Former Bibendum head of spirits launches new distribution business

The former head of Bibendum's beer and spirits division is launching his own spirits distribution business in May.

Laphroaig to release limited edition 200th anniversary commemorative whisky

In celebration of Laphroaig's 200th anniversary the iconic Islay single malt scotch maker will be releasing a limited edition 15 year old.

Alcohol trends now shifting at a rate similar to other lifestyle categories

Alcohol trends are evolving at much more rapid rate than in the past and while they don't follow the fashion industry's seasonal six month cycles, the on-going shifts within the drinks categories are changing at a similar pace as other lifestyle industries, according to Euronmonitor International.

Diageo net sales slide in the third quarter as volumes fall

Diageo saw net sales fall 0.7% in the third quarter of this year, with volumes also down 0.8%.

Slowdown in China affects growth in LVMH wines and spirits divison

Remy Cointreau reports sales boost on back of liqueurs and spirit growth

Spirits company Remy Cointreau saw a "significant" boost to sales in the last quarter of 2014, and reported positive growth of 0.6% in the 12 months to 31 March.

Premium Spirits Round table: Defining premium spirits

Artisanal spirits may be all the rage, but, at a recently hosted roundtable, a panel of leading buyers and producers debated whether that meant they were premium.

Q&A: Chris Tomlinson, Tirril Brewery

Former pub owner turned brewer and distiller Chris Tomlinson of Tirril Brewery talks to Helen Arnold about the launch of Cumbria's first single malt whisky - the only malt in Britain made using a beer recipe

Record passenger traffic in UK airports could signal growing opportunity for wine and spirit brands

Three major airports across the UK hit record breaking traffic numbers last month, according to the most recent Moodie's Report figures, signalling the opportunity for wine and spirit brands in the travel retail channel could not be stronger.

Constellation Brands 2015 results: sales increase 24% and company to pay first dividend

Constellation Brands released it fiscal 2015 year end results showing an increase in consolidated net sales of 24% and following another strong year, the company announced it would initiate its first ever dividend payment in the company's history.

Jose Cuervo's Dons of Tequila global bartender competition kicks-off

Last week Jose Cuervo launched its Dons of Tequila competition, which provides the winning bartender the chance to harvest their own agave crop in Mexico and blend their own labelled tequila.

Bacardi grows its American and Scotch whisky portfolio through acquisition

Bacardi Limited has made two major moves into the whisky category this week with the acquisition of American bourbon brand Angel's Envy and the purchase of a stake in the Compass Box Whisky Co.

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.

Dufry to acquire majority stake in World Duty Free Group in "milestone" deal

Dufry's, a leading company in the travel retail sector, has reached a deal to acquire a 50.1% stake in World Duty Free Group (WDF) from Edizione.

Drambuie saw profits slide in run up to sale

Drambuie saw its profits slide nearly 10%, in the run up to its sale to William Grant & Sons, according to accounts filed at Companies House.

SPI Group 'extremely disappointed' by Dutch ruling returning Stolichnaya brand to Russia

Spirit International said it was "extremely disappointed" that a Dutch court has ordering the company to hand control of three vodka brands back to the Russia state-owned monopoly.

ACS criticises new health report and calls for positive measures to support the high street

The Association of Convenience Stores has called for more support for the high street in response to yesterday's Royal Society for Public Health's report.

Duty cuts last year benefited consumers and helped stem volume decline, WSTA claims

Last year's duty cuts have benefited consumers and helped halt volume sales declines, the latest research from the WSTA has found.

Adnams aims to double turnover on spirits as it ramps up production

Suffolk brewer and distiller Adnams is aiming to grow its spirits business to around £7m in the next three years as it more than doubles production.

Pernod Ricard's 'black op's' vodka brand announces London team

An urban micro-distillery initiated by Pernod Ricard is set to open in Hackney in June, headed by two local entrepreneurs from outside the spirits industry.