Police uncover illicit vodka plant near Bristol

Police have discovered an illicit alcohol still near Bristol, and believe fraudsters were producing fake vodka and selling it under the Chekov Imperial and Chundoff Russian brands.

Bars and restaurants should capitalise on Christmas overnighters

Bars and restaurants should capitalise on the opportunity that one in three people will make a Christmas shopping trip this year which will include an overnight stay, according to Retail Eyes.

Currency update, August 26: a quiet day for sterling

Sterling had a fairly quiet day yesterday and remains range bound against the euro and US dollar.

Diageo wine sales up 20% in Great Britain

Diageo wine sales have grown 20% in Great Britain over the last year - led by Blossom Hill and innovative grocery sector launches.

Edinburgh: new Whiski Bar concept

Glenrothes to launch whisky making competition

Glenrothes is launching a global cometition giving four consumers a chance to become Glenrothes whisky makers for a week.

UK revival for Romanian wine?

Romanian wine is being stocked at Oddbins once again following a 10-year hiatus ? prompting claims that the country's wines are undergoing a UK revival.

Berry Bros & Rudd to match red wine with fish

Berry Bros & Rudd is using science in an attempt to prove that red wine does go with fish after all.

Corks Out installs Enomatic machines

Wine merchant Corks Out will install Enomatic machines to four of its five shops and offer sampling to both on and off-trade customers.

Century-old recipe inspires Glenmorangie expression

Glenmorangie has used a rediscovered century-old recipe to create the latest addition to its Private Edition range.

Currency update, August 25: sterling falls to one month low

Yesterday sterling fell to a one month low against the US dollar and ended four days of gains against the euro over fears of a double-dip recession.

New cafés and restaurants will replace closing pubs

New cafés or restaurants will replace around 2,000 pubs or bars in the UK that are set to close over the next three years.

Trade urged to be ready for rules changes

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association is urging drinks operators not to be caught out by the introduction of mandatory code regulations on October 1.

Head winemaker for Mont Tauch

Mont Tauch, Fitou's largest cooperative, has appointed Jean-Philippe Trollet as head winemaker.

Search is on for malt whisky 'Mastermind'

Glenfiddich is offering a £1,000 prize in a competition to find the Malt Mastermind of the Year.

Glenfiddich in search for Malt Mastermind

Glenfiddich has launched a search to find the bartender worthy of the title Malt Mastermind of the Year.

Currency update, August 24: sterling's recovery cut short

Currency update for August 24 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling's high yesterday proves to be short lived.

WSET announces 11% increase in diploma graduates

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust has announced an 11% increase in graduates on 2009 for its flagship qualification the Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits.

Foster's hit by wine write-downs

The Foster's Group has reported a loss of A$464 million loss in the year to June 30 after write-downs in its wine business of A$1.3 billion.

Constellation to end Aussie share listing

Wine producer Constellation Brands is to voluntarily drop is listing on the Australian Stock Exchange.