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Ardbeg malt whisky serve recreates Islay mist in bars

Islay's cult Ardbeg distillery has produced a carafe designed to replicate the island's mist in an on-trade serve.

Hennessy celebrates 250th anniversary with limited edition cognac release

The Hennessey cognac house is celebrating its 250^th anniversary by releasing The Hennessy 250 Collector's Blend, a limited edition signature blend of eaux-de-vies.

Fine wine investment requires 'visionary eye', says Moet chief at Wine Vision

Ardbeg celebrates return from space with release of SUPERNOVA 2014

Ardbeg is celebrating its upcoming return from space on September 12 by releasing its third edition of Supernova 2014.

Glenmorangie offers holidaymakers special golf trips and prizes

LVMH's wine and spirits business drags down overall performance of luxury group

Louis Vutton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) stock price is taking a hit as financial markets react to the conglomerate's half yearly results announced at close of business yesterday. This morning the stock was trading 6.12% lower, down from yesertday's close €141.25 per share to €132.75 (Bloomberg).

Chiefs of the week: Glenmorangie's Dr Bill Lumsden - the McWilly Wonka of whisky

This week we tip our proverbial cap to the one and only Dr Bill Lumsden, whisky creator extraordinaire, who says his latest limited edition for Glenmorangie is his finest whisky to date.

Glenmorangie Pride 1978 is my finest whisky yet, says Dr Bill Lumsden

Glenmorangie claims its new release, Pride 1978, which has been extra matured in casks of Grand Cru claret wine, is its most exclusive launch yet and follows on the success of the Pride 1981 which was released in 2011.

Open golf sponsorship has helped Glenmorangie drive the brand in key international markets

Glenmorangie is capitalising on its sponsorship of The Golf Open Championship to build the brand in the US and Asia and other key international markets.

Drinks journalists and whisky retailers dig deep to complete Ardbeg Islay Half Marathon

A team of more than 20 drinks writers and whisky retailers have helped raise over £6,000 for the National Brain Appeal in memory of drinks journalist, Alan Lodge, who died last year of a brain haemorrhage aged just 29 by taking part in last weekend's Ardbeg Islay Half Marathon.

Ardbeg celebrates next limited edition release with Ardbog Day on June 1

Ardbeg, the single malt scotch whisky producer, has announced its latest limited edition whisky will be called Ardbog and is to host a special "Ardbog Day" on June 1 to celebrate its launch.

Glenmorangie launches interactive Cask Masters campaign

Glenmorangie has launched Glenmorangie Cask Masters, an interactive whisky campaign that involves the brand's fans in the decision-making process behind a new limited edition.

Glenmorangie Ealanta - it's all about the wood

It's all about the wood for the fourth annual release of Glenmorangie Private Edition Ealanta 19 Year Old (rrp £74.99, 46% abv), which is fully matured in virgin American white oak casks.

Belvedere: UK premium vodka market 'very dynamic'

Belvedere president Charles Gibb says the UK vodka market is "very dynamic" and fast-growing and that it wants to be at the forefront of driving awareness of premium products.

Roger Federer: the new face of Moët & Chandon

Global tennis superstar Roger Federer is the new face of Moët & Chandon and will take a starring role in the brand's new advertising campaign which kicks off in March 2013.

Champagne Jacquart lines up acquisitions

Champagne Jacquart is eyeing acquisitions as it seeks to become a bigger international player.

Chinese red for Moët Hennessy

Moët Hennessy has announced plans to produce a red wine in China.

Seeing RED at Belvedere

On a charitable slant, Belvedere super premium vodka has launched Belvedere Red (rrp £34.49) in partnership with (RED) to raise proceeds for the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Finalists announced for Champagne Jacquart Rising Stars Trophy

Eight chef and sommelier teams have been chosen for the Grand Final of the Champagne Jacquart Rising Stars Trophy.