'No reason' UK gin exports can't match Scotch whisky's £4 billion says environment secretary

The environment secretary Elizabeth Truss has said the UK government has ambitions to help the gin industry match the UK's whisky exports, which topped £4 billion in 2014.

KWV plans export sales for Cruxland premium gin made from Kalahari truffles

South African wine and spirit producer KWV is planning an assault on export markets for a new craft London dry gin made with truffles.

Indian whiskies dominate world's fastest-growing spirit brands

Four out of the five fastest-growing spirits brands in the world are Indian whiskies, according to new research from the IWSR.

Analysis: The summer of gin

It's official: gin has gone global. No longer confined to English back bars, now the rest of the world wants a slice of the action.

Indian whiskies dominate world's fastest-growing spirit brands

Officer's Choice, produced by Mumbai's Allied Blenders & Distillers, is the fastest growing brand. Last year it overtook Diageo's Smirnoff to become the world's leading brand by volume, selling 28.4m cases.

William Grant invites London's leading bartenders to Highland fling

McKinley adds award-winning Cognac ABK6 to portfolio

McKinley Vintners has announced the addition of Cognac ABK6 to its portfolio. The Cognac is made by the father-and-daughter team of Francis and Elodie Abécassis under the name Domaines Francis Abécassis.

Gruppo Campari announces strong half-year sales and margins

Gruppo Campari has posted strong sales and higher margins for the first six months of 2015.

Analysis: What you need to do to win in gin

Craft gin is hot. But what should craft distillers be doing to maximise their chances of success?

Suntory explores space-aged whisky

Leading Japanese distillery Suntory is to send a batch of its whiskies to the International Space Station. The drinks giant wants to study the effect of zero gravity on the drink's maturing process.

Chinese distillers caught lacing drinks with Viagra in police raids

Police in China have seized over 5,000 bottles of popular spirit baiju as part of an investigation into whether distillers are lacing their products with the drug Viagra, which is designed to treat erectile dysfunction.

Quaglino's partners with Tanqueray to launch pop-up indoor garden

R&B crowd-sources location for new Borders distillery

Scottish whisky producer R&B Distillers is asking its customers to choose a location for a new distillery in the Borders. If completed, it will be the first distillery in the region since 1837.

Bacardí announces new global vice president

Bacardí has appointed Fabio Di Giammarco as its new global vice president. He will oversee the brand's global marketing, with a particular emphasis on improving the brand equity.

Herencia de Plata's award-winning tequila returns to UK shelves

Premium tequila Herencia de Plata is set to return to the UK through an exclusive partnership with Meximport. Earlier this year, it was awarded a silver medal in the Tequila Masters 2015 competition.

Arbikie launches Scotland's first single-estate gin

Arbroath-based farm-to-bottle distillery Arbikie has launched a new super premium Scottish gin. Kirsty's Gin takes its name from Arbikie master distiller Kirsty Black, who has spent the last two years developing it.

The Pogues launch their own Irish whiskey

Legendary Irish band The Pogues have joined the select list of artists to have their own branded drink product. The group has collaborated with West Cork Distillers to create The Pogues Irish Whiskey.

Silent Pool launches world's first gin cordial

Surrey-based distiller Silent Pool has released what is believed to be the world's first gin cordial.

Plantation picks Identity Drinks for UK distribution

Maison Ferrand has appointed the newly established Identity Drinks Brands to distribute its Plantation Rum brand in the UK.

Isle of Arran posts record growth despite slump of Scottish whisky sector

Independent whisky producer Isle of Arran Distillers has revealed record results for 2014.