The Vindependents has launched its first gin, with rum, bourbon, cognac and vodka to follow, as this independent merchant member-owned buying group looks to expand its portfolio into premium spirits.
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Diageo has agreed to sell 19 brands to Sazerac, the US distiller, for $550 million.
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William Grant & Sons has appointed Ifan Jenkins to the role of marketing director for UK and Ireland.
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BrewDog has appointed David Gates, former managing director of Diageo Futures, as managing director of its distilling arm.
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The UK has been pinpointed as the fourth most costly country in the EU when it comes to buying alcohol and tobacco.
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The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has revealed the nominees for its outstanding Alumni Award.
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Pub landlords and spirits importers will be breathing a sigh of relief this morning, but not the nation’s wine trade – which is looking at an extra £90 million bill in duty next year.
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Investing in Britain’s future was one of the anthems that ran through Philip Hammond’s autumn Budget speech this afternoon.
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Drinks brand owner and distributor Proof Drinks is gearing up for the next phase of its growth as the company confirms the appointment of Jeremy Hill as managing director.
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The appetite for craft spirits in the United States - arguably the nation behind the boom in craft drinks worldwide - still packs a major punch new research suggests.
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Cognac has two faces, neither of which appeal to millennial consumers. James Lawrence finds a spirit trying to revitalise its image
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Pernod Ricard’s first quarter figures revealed strong growth underpinned by China and India the Asian markets.
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Fulfilling those “last mile” orders is expensive – especially for small businesses, but there are innovations that could help businesses better reach their local customer base.
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Maker’s Mark has produced a limited edition run of 252 Private Select bottles in the UK to tap Brits’ thirst for American whisky.
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“Functional booze is not our game. We need to tell a story,” says Pierpaolo Petrassi, head of buying, beers, wines and spirits at Waitrose.
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On-trade operators at Bar Convent were urged to ditch a “vanilla” approach in favour of taking a more political stance with the brands they pour and activities they run.
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International Beverage has appointed Cara Chambers as its new marketing director, taking over from Karen Walker.
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With its new three day format and increasingly international reach, Bar Convent Berlin (BCB) shines spotlight on professionalism, mentoring and entrepreneurial skills.
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The Gin Guild has welcomed 23 new members to its fold boosting its membership to 300.
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William Grant & Sons has reported strong profit growth of 12.6% to £250.2 million after tax for the year ended 31 December 2017.
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