Hawksmoor's Reynolds takes UK title in Diageo World Class contest

The UK final of Diageo Reserve's World Class bartending competition has been won by Ali Reynolds of Hakwsmoor in London's Spitalfields.

Vinexpo: Spirits globally are bouncing back

Spirits globally are bouncing back according to the latest Rabobank Spirit Quarterly Q3 2015 report, which made Vinexpo's new "Spiritual" zone a big draw for attendees.

Selfridges buyer Davies to leave after nine years for new challenge

Selfridges beer, wine and spirit buyer Dawn Davies is leaving the post after nine years.

NB hopes world will take note of 'first' London Dry citrus vodka

A Scottish distiller has created what it claims is the world's first London dry citrus vodka.

Edinburgh launches gin with flavours of the seaside

The plethora of premium gin launches has continued with Edinburgh Gin launching a product with botanicals sourced from the local coastline.

Celebrate World Gin Day tomorrow June 13

Tomorrow June 13 people the world over will be celebrating the classic English tipple- gin.

Industry collective takes a trip down Gin Lane with launch

A mystery cabal of drinks industry professionals is behind the launch of a new range of four gins.

Pinkster Gin expands sales and brand team

The Pinkster gin brand has taken a further step on its expansion path by recruiting the retail director from Cambridge Wine Merchants.

Fenavin wine fair has positioned itself as a gateway to Spanish diversity

Having emerged as Spain's pre-eminent wine fair, Fenavin has positioned itself as a gateway to Spanish diversity as well as value. 

Gin producers eye up European growth

British gin producers are eyeing up new markets in Europe after a British gin tasting in Brussels yesterday hosted by Wine and Spirit Trade Association and the UKTI.

Distil 'optimistic' following Blackwoods gin and vodka success, despite overall fall in turnover

Distil has reported a "satisfactory year" as it completed it transition from UK third distributor to brand-focus drinks company, despite a large fall in turnover.

Jack Daniel's delivers another "superb" year of growth for Brown-Forman's 2015 year end results

Brown-Forman reported another year of growth with net sales increasing 4% to $4.096m and operating income increasing 6% to $1.027m for the fiscal year end of 2015.

Brown-Forman to invest $50m to build a distillery on Slane Castle Estate

Brown-Forman the corporation that owns famed American Bourbon brand Jack Daniel's has purchased SlaneCastle Irish Whiskey Limited and plans to invest $50m into the site in Ireland.

Pernod Ricard to overhaul business as it looks to boost profits 5% and overtake Diageo

Sipsmith's Chiswick distillery 'disappointed' after it is refused a license for late night distillery tours

London distiller Sipsmith has been refused a late licence, after opposition from residents near its Chiswick distillery.

Tanqueray master distiller Tom Nichol reflects on 42-years in the industry

Tanqueray's master distiller, Tom Nichol, who is retiring from Diageo after a 42-year career, has been awarded a lifetime award by the Gin Guild, at its annual dinner. 

Waitrose reports boom in gin sales, as craft and artisan styles increase

Waitrose has seen a surge of gin sales, up 7% on the same time last year, boosted by the growing interest in new styles.

Scotch whisky tourism hits record numbers and worth over £50m a year

Scotch whisky distilleries are attracting record numbers of visitors with over 1.5m people visiting Scotland last year generating more than £50m at distilleries.

As many as 3.4m UK middle aged drinkers are at risk of health problems despite industry warnings

Drinkaware, the alcohol education charity, found that 3.4m middle aged drinkers are "regularly drinking about the lower risk limits despite many recognising the potential health arms" according to a new report.

Diageo revamps Smirnoff bottles following launch of new ad campaign

Diageo is rolling out new packaging for Smirnoff following the launch of its £4.5m "We're Open' campaign across Europe earlier this month.