English Wine Producers welcomes new members

As its annual trade and press tasting approaches, English Wine Producers has announced the addition of two new members - Henners and Bluebell, both in East Sussex.

Restaurant review - Sweet Thursday, London

Angostura launches world's most expensive rum

A mere 20 decanters of Legacy have been produced, just two are available in the UK and the rum sports a price...

Beefeater to challenge consumers with premium gin

Beefeater has announced plans to launch a unique hand-crafted, ultra-premium gin in June, designed to challenge the way...

Maxxium UK launches Jim Beam RTD

Maxxium UK has announced plans to launch Jim Beam Lime Splash in the UK, following its successful reception in Germany.

Angostura launches world's most expensive rum

The world's most expensive rum, Legacy by Angostura, designed to celebrate 50 years of independence in Trinidad, has been launched in the UK.

Fladgate Partnership declares 2011 vintage on St George's Day

The three Port houses belonging to the Fladgate Partnership have chosen today, St George's Day, to declare the 2011 vintage.

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.

Armit adds four wine estates to portfolio

Following a strategic review of the business, London-based Armit Wines has announced the addition of four estates to its portfolio.

Armit adds four wine estates to portfolio

Following a strategic review of the business, London-based Armit Wines has announced the addition of four estates to its portfolio.

Women hit hardest by alcohol price rises

Wine and spirits tax rises will hit women drinkers the hardest, wiping out any benefit pubs might have felt from the cut in beer tax in the process, according to the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.

Hush Hush Estate produces range of ciders

Kent's Hush Hush Estate has branched out into the world of cider making, with the imminent release of a range of still and sparkling ciders under the Jake's Orchard label.

William Curley snaps up trophy for wine and dessert match

William Curley Dessert Bar in London has won the fourth edition of the Wines of Roussillon Dessert Trophy European final, which took place in Perpignan.

Grant's and Three Barrels to roll out collectible glasses

First Drinks is planning to launch limited-edition packs of Grant's Scotch whisky and Three Barrels brandy, complete with free branded glass, exclusively to the convenience, specialist and wholesale channels.

Thiénot unveils UK distribution arm

Thiénot Bordeaux-Champagnes has unveiled Thiénot UK, which follows both Thiénot Inc USA and Thiénot Asia in establishing direct distribution for the brand around the world.

Bibendum introduces exclusive sherries after extensive search

Bibendum has launched its first exclusive sherries for over a decade after searching for more than two years.

Smirnoff vodka launches TV ad campaign

Smirnoff will return to our TV screens this month with the second round of its Nocturnal Awakening ad campaign.

Romanian wine exports to UK in growth

Romanian Winegrowers has announced it will be returning to the London International Wine Fair this year, on the back of significant growth in exports of Romanian wine to the UK.

Christina Pickard meets biodynamic winemaker Alvaro Espinoza

In a country where the majority of wines are made industrially and conventionally, Alvaro Espinoza is something of an oddity in Chile - albeit an extremely successful one.

Liberty Wines takes on SA winery Excelsior

Liberty Wines has been appointed UK agent for South African producer Excelsior.