Smirnoff is launching its first 100-proof flavoured vodkas. The 50% abv spiced root beer and dark roasted espresso vodkas are being introduced into the US market as extensions to the Smirnoff blue brand.
Read more...Appleton Estate rum has launched a new website that will showcase the best bars around the world that serve cocktails made with the spirit.
Read more...E& J Gallo is to stop distribution of a number of key lines in the UK as part of its ongoing restructuring of its UK operation.
Read more...Diageo is the only drinks company to be named in a list of the top 50 companies for women executives.
Read more...Wines of Chile has established a UK appeal to raise money for victims of the country's earthquake.
D&D Wines International has been appointed as the principal off-trade agent for Jeanjean Languedoc and RIGAL.
PLB has added two Spanish producers to its portfolio: Navarra's Bodegas Ochoa and Rioja's Miguel Merino.
Read more...Scotland Yard has made six arrests in connection with a suspected fine wine investment scam.
Read more...Laithwaites is donating 5% of sales on all Chilean wines during March to the Chilean Embassy Earthquake Appeal.
Read more...Diageo and Coca-Cola Enterprises are to launch a joint campaign to build sales of quality, long mixed drinks in the on-trade.
Read more...Graham's Vintage Port 2007 has been awarded 97 points and described as "a candidate for wine of the vintage" by Robert Parker and his Wine Advocate.
Read more...Former Thresher franchisees have won the legal battle to be allowed to trade as independents.
Read more...Government figures have revealed that fines for selling alcohol to children have become much steeper in recent years.
Read more...Plans to introduce minimum pricing on alcohol in Scotland suffered a setback after the European Court of Justice ruled that similar measures on tobacco were illegal.
Read more...The funeral took place last Friday of Eileen Halewood, co-shareholder and founder of Halewood Vintners Ltd, now Halewood International Holdings Plc.
Read more...Chile has lost 125 million litres of wine due to damage caused in the earthquake last Saturday, it has emerged.
Read more...Tesco and Morrisons face licence reviews in Scotland after a publican accused them of breaching the law with "irresponsible drinks promotions".
Read more...Montana is embarking on its first TV advertising campaign in the UK.
Read more...The government has rejected a call for supermarkets to be barred from claiming back VAT on loss-leading alcohol sales.
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