Bacardi adds to spirits portfolio with acquisition of Banks rum

Bacardi has bought the Banks rum producer and its brands for an undisclosed sum.

Smirnoff pledges to fight ban after regulator rules ad breached code

Diageo has said it will fight to overturn a ban on an ad for Smirnoff vodka imposed by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Beam Suntory marks launch of new Hibiki whisky with world first event in London

A London gallery is to be the first venue in the world to host an interactive tasting experience for a new Japanese whisky.

F1 stars sign up with Johnnie Walker for anti drink-driving pact

Johnnie Walker has joined up with the Honda Formula 1 team to launch a campaign for consumers to make an anti drink-driving pact.

Glenfiddich and Piper-Heidsieck supplier wins rugby World Cup deal

William Grant has been named as the official spirits and Champagne provider to this autumn's Rugby World Cup.

Amazon Prime Now to offer one hour delivery on wine and spirits

Amazon yesterday launched one hour delivery in London on select products including several of its beer, wine and spirits offerings with its new Prime Now service.

Davna vodka and Skipper rum brands joins Mangrove spirits agency line-up

Hi-Spirits adds Lazzaroni amaretto to its liqueur portfolio

The Fireball liqueur and Buffalo Trace bourbon distributor Hi-Spirits has added an authentic Italian amaretto to its armoury.

Tomatin releases first batch of 'ongoing' supplies of 36 Year Old single malt whisky

Ambassador to Guatemala and Honduras will head London office for whisky body

The Scotch Whisky Association has recruited the UK's ambassador to Guatemala and Honduras to be its director of global affairs.

The Benevolent seeks ambassadors to raise awareness in Buddies revamp

The Benevolent is calling for volunteers to become ambassadors to spread the word about the drinks industry charity and how it can help colleagues in need.

Schreil to head Absolut production as Asplund steps down after more than three decades

For the first time in 33 years there's to be a change in the person in charge of making Absolut vodka.

Off-trade brings growth for BWS, but wine and on-trade both decline as market stays 'fragile' - WSTA

A strong off-trade performance has dragged the UK alcohol market back into volume growth for the first time in five years, according to a report from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.

Parisian history inspires rebrand for Courvoisier Cognac

Beam Suntory has rebranded the Courvoisier Cognac range with a look inspired by its links with fin de siecle Paris.

Men spend almost twice as much as women on alcohol in the on-trade - report

Research by the online offers site vouchercodes.co.uk shows man spend on average twice as much as women on on-trade drinking and clubbing.

Campari reveals Futurist art labels for 2015 limited editions

Campari has unveiled its 2015 limited edition art label bottles, continuing a tradition that started for the Italian aperitif brand when it celebrated its 150^th anniversary in 2010.

Glasgow spirit shop branches out into wine and beer

Glasgow independent The Good Spirits Co has opened a second shop in the city.

Drinks groups reject Scotland's plans for deposit return scheme on drinks bottles

An organisation supported by leading drinks trade associations has rejected plans to introduce a deposit return scheme for packaging in Scotland.

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.