On-trade hit by decline in spirits sales across all venues

Declining year-on-year spirits sales in the on-trade will have brand owners hoping for a substantial pick up in the last few months of the year leading up to Christmas.

William Grant & Sons invests in new global whisky innovation role

William Grant & Sons has promoted Kevin Abrook to become the company's first global whisky specialist for innovation and will start his new role on September 1.

UK spirits market is "more polarised than ever" says new William Grant & Sons report

Glenfiddich rolls out £2m global ad campaign to push its family roots

Glenfiddich is to spend £2 million on a new global advertising campaign focused on celebrating and promoting its 126 years of family-owned independence.

Monkey Shoulder gets UK brand ambassador

Fast-growing malt whisky brand Monkey Shoulder has appointed bartender Grant Neave as its full-time UK brand ambassador.

?Rémy Cointreau moves distribution in-house

First Drinks Brands has announced the end of its distribution agreement with Rémy Cointreau from March 2014.

Dorchester hosts Louis X111 Cognac experience

Cognac lovers and aficionados should head to the Bar at the Dorchester hotel in London this week to see the Louis...

Premium brands on top, finds First Drinks Market Report

Premium drinks brands are outperforming the rest of the sector, according to the third Market Report published by First Drinks.

Premium brands on top, finds First Drinks Market Report

Premium drinks brands are outperforming the rest of the sector, according to the third Market Report published by First Drinks.

Disaronno Mixing Star creates Killer Cocktail

Dutch bartender Tess Posthumus has been crowned Disaronno Mixing Star 2013 at the European final...

UKBG announces Bénédictine finalists

Twenty-two regional mixologists are to compete in the last leg of the UK Bartenders Guild National Cocktail...

Grant's wins big at Scotch Whisky Masters 2013

Grant's 18 Year Old blended Scotch whisky was awarded the Master title at the 2013 Scotch Whisky Master Awards and also received a gold medal for its 25 Year Old.

William Grant releases Nordic Glenfiddich expression

William Grant has launched Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams, an expression of the Scotch whisky which is finished in Nordic oak.

The Balvenie launches new batch at whisky fête

William Grant is to launch The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 at The Balvenie Whisky Fête in London's Tavistock Square this week.

First Drinks cages Monkey Shoulder

First Drinks has launched a gift pack for its Monkey Shoulder Scotch whisky brand.

First Drinks to boost spirits in convenience sector

First Drinks has launched a programme to boost spirits sales in the convenience and wholesale channels.

Prince Harry to join Team Glenfiddich on Antarctic trek

Prince Harry has announced he will join Team Glenfiddich, an expedition group comprised of wounded service personnel, in a 335km trek to the South Pole in December.

Tia Maria challenge to create cocktail with a twist

Tia Maria is inviting creative bartenders to come up with a twist on the classic Tia Espresso Martini in an online...

The Balvenie Fifty marks malt master's lengthy career

The 50-year career of Balvenie's malt master David Stewart is being celebrated with the launch of a rare limited edition, The Balvenie Fifty.

Mount Gay in Cowes Week link-up

Following several years of sponsorship, Mount Gay Rum will once again be the official regatta rum at this year's Aberdeen...