Profits slashed at Stock Spirits as Polish market woes take their toll

FTSE-250 Central and Eastern European branded spirits producer Stock Spirits posted disappointing 2015 results today on the back of problems in the pivotal Polish market.

Premium Malfy GDQI aims to bring Italian sunshine to UK gin category

Premium Italian gin Malfy GQDI has launched in the UK - backed the claim that Italy is the true homeland of gin.

Limited edition Ketel One release marks distillery's 325th birthday

Diageo Reserve Brand Ketel One Vodka is releasing a limited edition bottle to celebrate the Nolet family distillery's 325th anniversary.

Funkin partners with Cocktail Trading Co on Cocktails in the City serve

Cocktail-mixer producer Funkin is partnering with the Cocktail Trading Co on a new cocktail at this year's Cocktails in the City event in London.

Catalyst to launch Spanish best seller Larios Gin in the UK

Catalyst Brands is to take on Spain's Larios Gin in the UK as part of a partnership with Beam Suntory which begins on April 1.

Isle of Arran releases 18 Year Old Single Malt as distillery turns 21

Isle of Arran Distillers is to release an 18 Year Old Single Malt as it celebrates its 21st anniversary this year.

Taking a break from the mainstream

It's often said that Champagne sales are a pretty accurate economic barometer, their fluctuations closely matching the financial health of the nation, fast charting out the highs and lows of boom and bust.

Profile: Denis O'Flynn, Pernod Ricard

intDenis O'Flynn, managing director of Pernod Ricard, brings with him a clear strategy, an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for the industry - what could be better?

Maggie's Farm rum wins ACSA best in show second year running

Pennsylvania-based Allegheny Distilling has taken home the best-in-show medal from the American Craft Spirits Association's annual awards for its Maggie's Farm rum the second year in a row.

Wolfburn distillery returns to life after 150 years

The first whisky to be released in 150 years from the Thurso-based Wolfburn distillery will hit the UK market next month.

Gin Guild unveils line-up for third annual Ginposium

The Gin Guild has announced details of its third annual Ginposium one-day event.

Diageo brings back Johnnie Walker Green Label to drive Scotch growth

Diageo Reserve Brands is to re-introduce its Johnnie Walker Green Label blended malt to the core Johnnie Walker range worldwide.

Gatwick targets premium gin market with unique on-site distillery and bar

Gatwick's North Terminal has opened what is believed to be the world's first on-site airport gin distillery and bar.

UK Scotch sales bounced back in 2015 after 2% duty cut

Sales of Scottish whisky in the UK returned to growth last year after years of decline, according to figures released today by the Scottish Whisky Association.

Think Gin Awards: the winners

There was understandably tough competition for this year's Think Gin Awards, but the following category champions were singled out by our judges for their spirited and imaginative work with the gin category.

Think Gin 2016 hailed a success

Oversubscribed and packed with members of the on-trade, independent merchants, multiple and wholesale buyers, the second annual Think Gin event at London's Hospital Club was a buzzing event. 

Pernod Ricard taunts Bacardí with ultra-premium range for contested Havana Club brand

Pernod Ricard launched a new range of premium limited-edition Havana Club reserve rums yesterday, despite the recently re-ignited dispute for the brand's ownership with Bacardí.

Global redesign for Jim Beam as UK sales thrive

Iconic US bourbon Jim Beam is to launch a global packaging redesign later this year.

Enotria & Coe partner with key spirits brands to target regional on-trade

Cointreau launches £20,000 creativity award

The Cointreau Creative Crew launched a £20,000 grant scheme to champion creativity and artistic innovation worldwide this week.