LVMH posts 7% revenue growth for wines and spirits in H1

Luxury wines and spirits producer LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has reported strong performance from wines and spirits in all regions, compared to flat profits in its fashion sector.

UK loses €25 million in spirits and €62 million in wine sales thanks to counterfeiting

A new report has revealed that €87 million in sales across wine and spirits is lost each year in the UK due to the counterfeiting industry.

First new New York whiskey makers since Prohibition looking to grow

An American Whiskey company is looking to expand worldwide after becoming the first American aged whiskey in New York since Prohibition.

Fever-Tree's H1 revenue jumps 69%

Fever-Tree continues to grow on the back of the current gin boom that has been sweeping the UK with revenue up 69% according to interim H1 results out today.

SMWS aims to remedy previous "laissez-faire" approach with push to drive US growth

El Dorado Golden Rum wins Sainsbury's listing

El Dorado's five-year-old Golden Rum has won its first listing with Sainsbury's, bolstering the supermarket's growing rum portfolio.

Rémy Cointreau Q1 sales suffer an expected slide

Famed cognac conglomerate Rémy Cointreau's first quarter reported sales slid -2.1% to €218.6 million for the three months ending on 30 June 2016.

Whisky barrel-aged beers spark international interest

A Scottish beer producerd has attracted the interest of key international markets by combining two of Scotland's best-loved drinks.

Current cocktail trends are crippling the RTD market in the UK

According to William Grant & Sons 2016 Market Report figures, ready-to-drink (RTDs) beverages may be falling out of favour with consumers.

Deliveroo partners with Majestic and BrewDog to offer alcohol delivery service

Food delivery startup Deliveroo has partnered with eight Majestic Wines across London and 20 BrewDog locations nationally in order to start delivering beers, wines and spirits.

Low and no-alcohol trend may be here to stay

According to the William Grant & Sons 2016 Market Report, the low-to-no alcohol trend is gaining momentum and alcohol producers will want to consider production of alternatives in their ranges to meet the growing demand.

New cabinet members historically voted in favour of alcohol duty hikes

While trying to establish beneficial trading terms with the EU should Article 50 be enacted will be a top priority for the new government, how the new cabinet members voted on alcohol duty may be a bit worrying for the drinks trade.

Premium spirits are driving growth in the category by offering unique experiences

Premium spirits are up 18.6% in the UK and are the primary driver of growth in the sprits category according to William Grant & Sons 2016 Market Report.

Cocktail craze in the UK still has room to grow

New research released from CGA Strategy's International Cocktail Report, Great Britain's cocktail consumption has evolved, but there are still opportunities that may be available if trends in the US are anything to go by.

New era for Distell whisky maker

Andy Watts is moving on from his role as distillery manager at South Africa's James Sedgwick after 25 years.

The Balvenie's David Stewart awarded an MBE for services to Scotch

The Balvenie's Malt Master David Stewart has been presented with an MBE medal by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to the Scotch whisky industry.

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Diageo announces first foray into non-alcoholic sector

Alcoholic drinks giant Diageo is set to offer consumers a no-hangover alternative with an investment in its first distilled non-alcoholic spirit.

Brexit: "Scots need to drink more Scotch"

A leading figure in global spirits branding has issued some advice to ensure the future prosperity of the Scotch whisky industry in a post-referendum market - to drink more Scotch domestically.

Government inquiry launched into licencing act which made 24-hour drinking possible

An inquiry has been set up to re-evaluate legislation which made it possible for consumers to buy alcohol "around the clock".