Sommelier Association unveils improved CSC

The UK Sommelier Association has announced an improved Certified Sommelier Course beginning this September, which includes a selection of new wines in the curriculum.

Heatwave prompts sales boom in UK off-trade

The summer heatwave has seen sales in alcohol jump across the UK off-trade, with figures showing a "significant" rise on 2012 on top of last year's London Olympics and Silver Jubilee helping hand. 

Fuller's to list Casa Silva Cool Coast in UK

Casa Silva has announced it has secured a new UK on-trade listing for both its Cool Coast Sauvignon Blanc and Cool Coast Pinot Noir with London-based traditional family brewer Fuller's.

Hatch Mansfield joins forces with the Woodland Trust

Hatch Mansfield has announced the removal 223 tonnes of carbon by planting 1,000 native British trees through the Woodland Trust under the charity's Woodland Carbon scheme.

The Macallan sponsors Women's British Open golf tournament

Maxxium-distributed luxury single malt whisky brand The Macallan is teeing up its first summer sponsorship with the Ricoh Women's British Open 2013.

Berry Bros unveils whisky range in travel retail exclusive

Black Grouse Scotch whisky launches new expression

The Black Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky has launched new expression the Alpha Edition, which is due in selected Waitrose stores this August.

The Ultimate World Whiskey battle is on

Ireland, Scotland and the US are to go head to head to compete for the title of Ultimate World Whiskey in a "light-hearted battle" to help celebrate The Gathering Ireland 2013.

Penfolds scoops Winery of the Year award

Penfolds has been awarded the title of Winery of the Year at the first James Halliday Australian Wine Companion Awards.

Carol Emmas - why keeping it simple works every time

Lately there seems to be just too much choice in life and it's tiring. For instance, only a few years ago we had just five TV stations, now there are hundreds and it takes forever to pick a channel if you're just lazily scrolling through via remote control. Then take social media; if you want to keep up with what is going on there is Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and blogs galore. We could lose days of our lives on Twitter alone choosing what links we want to click on to. If you totted up all the minutes spent making across-the-board choices, I reckon we'd lose months of our lives.

Sake Experience 2013 comes to London next week

Eleven Japanese breweries will take part in the Eat-Japan Sake Experience 2013 at Hyper-Japan Earl's Court on July 26-28.

UK wineries welcome 'perfect' conditions

The current heatwave being enjoyed across the UK could produce a quality vintage on a par with 2009, according to English wine producers.

Interactive Courvoisier store opens in Munich

Maxxium Travel Retail has unveiled a dedicated Courvoisier store at Munich International Airport to showcase its...

English winemakers welcome 'perfect' conditions

This year's record summer temperatures could produce a quality vintage on a par with 2009, according to English wine producers.

Restaurant review: Chapters all day dinning

With every restaurant in spitting distance of the next, there is certainly no shortage of places to eat in Blackheath.

Wines of Germany calls on producers

Entrants have one month before the deadline of Wines of Germany's  "Get it on..." competition, which aims to help...

Champagne Deutz to be distributed by González Byass UK

González Byass UK has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Champagne Deutz with effect from August 1.

Research unveils high demand for pre-mixed drinks

The drinks industry could be missing out on a huge opportunity among female consumers who are thirsty for more pre-mixed drink choices, according to new market research compiled by OnePoll.

Cutty Sark whisky sales growing 'rapidly'

The Edrington Group-owned Cutty Sark whisky has halted its declining sales to see the brand launch into over 30...

Maxxium UK adds Snow Leopard vodka to portfolio

Maxxium UK has added luxury vodka Snow Leopard to its portfolio of brands with immediate effect.