First quarter results issued this week have revealed mixed fortunes for the sector's major drinks companies with Pernod Ricard posting an organic net sales loss of 1%, whilst Diageo returned an organic net sales growth of 3.1%.
Read more...The number of finalists competing for the Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind 2013 title has been increased from six to seven, due to the high calibre of the candidates.
Read more...Jean Lenoir, the famed "Nose" and creator of the Le Nez du Vin, is releasing a new book-style case with 54 aromas focused on the different essences of whisky with Le Nez du Whisky.
Read more...Negotiations concluded last week for a Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada, which will help UK distillers and wine producers import and compete more easily in Canada.
Read more...If spirit companies are to generate growth in a depressed market they are better to concentrate on protecting margins than trying to drive volumes, according to Rabobank, financial experts for the drinks industry.
Read more...A team of whisky experts have unveiled plans to build a distillery in Glasgow city centre, on the banks of the River Clyde.
Read more...Disaronno has joined forces with fashion brand Moschino to release a limited-edition charity bottle.
Read more...Jose Cuervo has joined forces with Selfridges to celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead festival.
Read more...Chivas Regal has joined forces with the Savile Row Bespoke Association - its latest in a string of partnerships with key brands in the fashion industry.
Read more...Boutique Scottish spirits producer Wemyss Malts is releasing its largest ever parcel of single cask, single malt whiskies this month.
Read more...The Gin Guild has welcomed 19 new members - which include brand owners and ambassadors, distillers, bartenders and writers - to the ranks.
Read more...Bacardi claims its new Bombay Sapphire distillery and visitor centre in Laverstoke, Hampshire, will give the gin industry a user experience to rival the Scotch whisky market and bring the Bombay Sapphire brand alive.
Read more...A change of environment can enhance the experience of enjoying whisky by up to 20% according to new research.
Read more...First Drinks-distributed William Grant & Sons is breaking with convention to release a new expression that comes from its 50-year-old Girvan Patented still.
Read more...Courvoisier hopes to attract key targeted premium spirit consumers to the Cognac category with a new campaign that looks to bring fresh excitement to what has often been seen as a traditional and elite drink.
Read more...Cumbria's first whisky distillery for over 100 years, the Lakes Distillery, has created a new concept "British Isles blend" for its inaugural product, called The One.
Read more...This month sees Absolut vodka add another limited edition bottle to its collection.
Read more...The Glenlivet single malt Scotch whisky is calling on its consumers to select its next limited edition release.
Read more...The Fair spirits company has brought its premium rum to the UK, following success in France.
Read more...Maxxium UK has announced its biggest above the line advertising campaign for its Sourz liqueur brand called 'This is Our Shot' and hopes to target key consumers with a link up with Vevo the video social media site.
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