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.

Carlsberg's Crown Cellars launches 'no-fuss' wine range

Carlsberg's wine and spirits division Crown Cellars has launched new "no-fuss" wine range O&E (Open & Enjoy), which...

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.

Beer sales continue to struggle

Total UK beer sales were down 4.8% in the last quarter, according to the British Beer & Pub Association's quarterly Beer Barometer, published today.

Furleigh Estate sparkles at UKVA awards

Furleigh Estate in Dorset has scooped three trophies for its sparkling wines at the UK Vineyards Association annual awards ceremony.

Quintessential Brands launches new company

G&J Greenall owner Quintessential Brands has set up a commercial production, sales and distribution arm called Essential...

Jo Ahearne MW to consult on I Heart wine brand

Former Harrods wine and spirits head Jo Ahearne MW has been appointed consultant winemaker for Copestick Murray's I Heart wine brand.

Diageo strengthens ties with Shuijingfang baijiu

Diageo is to acquire the remaining 47% of baijiu brand Shuijingfang's major shareholder for £223 million.

Symington and Fladgate: Port education is key to China

Giant Port producers Symington Family Estates and the Fladgate Partnership are expanding their joint education programme in China as they look to widen interest and distribution for Port in Asia. 

Hi-Spirits to distribute Justin Timberlake's 901 Tequila in UK

Hi-Spirits is to distribute Justin Timberlake's 901 Tequila in the UK, which has an rrp of £32.85 for 70cl and has been listed in JD Wetherspoon.

Oddbins revisits Odd Bin video campaign

Buffalo Trace named National Historic Landmark

Kentucky distillery Buffalo Trace has been named a National Historic Landmark by the United States...

Retailers enjoy sales boost as summer finally arrives

As the country basks in what has been a fortnight of hot weather, supermarkets and wine merchants have been reaping the rewards, with increased sales across the beers, wines and spirits category.

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.

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.

Raymond Blanc blown away by English wines

Michelin-starred French chef, Raymond Blanc, writes exclusively in this week's Harpers and harpers.co.uk about his love for English wine and how, at their best, they are now matching wine from his home country.

The Wine Society leads the way in IWC 2013

The Wine Society was named overall Merchant of the Year at this week's International Wine Challenge Awards ceremony, which also saw Marks & Spencer named Supermarket of the Year for the fourth time since the Merchant Awards started in 1990.

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.

Australian winemakers are pick of the crop at IWC

Wolf Blass's Chris Hatcher and Australian Vintage's Neil McGuigan were named Red and White Winemaker of the year respecitvely at last night's International Wine Challenge 2013 awards at London's Grosvenor Hotel.

Michael Cox and Hugh Johnson win IWC awards

Michael Cox, Master of the Worshipful Company of Vintners and wine writer and author, Hugh Johnson, were both recognised for their services to the wine trade at last night's International Wine Challenge 2013 awards.