Cognac sales up 30% in 2010

2010 was a record year for Cognac, as shipments reached an all-time high of 1.86 billion Euros (£1.58 billion).

Founder of Pusser's Rum awarded MBE

Founder and chairman of Pusser's Rum, Charles Tobias, has received an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours List.

Vinexpo: World wine industry is robust

Vinexpo insists the world wine industry is in good health - despite big companies looking to dispose of assets.

UK spirits market on course for growth

Spirits consumption in the UK will continue to increase over the next four years, according to research carried out by Vinexpo/IWSR.

WSTA expands to take on gin and vodka role

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association is expanding its role in the spirits sector following the decision to cease operations of the Gin and Vodka Association.

New look for Cuvée Pierre Frapin

The new packaging for the ultra-premium Cuvée Pierre Frapin 1888 features stylish detail.

New look for Cuvée Pierre Frapin

The new packaging for the ultra-premium Cuvée Pierre Frapin 1888 features stylish detail.

Hennessy gears up for 54th Gold Cup

Hennessy is gearing up for this year's Gold Cup at Newbury which will mark 54 years of continuous partnership.

Cognac launches iPhone app

A new mobile phone application for Cognac has been launched by the region's generic body, the BNIC.

Golden Rum Barrel Award winners announced

Winners of the inaugural international Golden Rum Barrel Awards have been announced by The Rum Experience.

Pernod Ricard sells Renault Cognac

Pernod Ricard has sold the Renault Cognac brand to the Finnish drinks operation Altia for €10 million.

Cognac auction raises €70,000 for charity

The fifth annual Part des Anges, or angel's share, charity auction of specially-made Cognacs, has raised more than €70,000.

Second wave of Absolut vodka TV ads

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.

Russian Standard Vodka launches on-pack promotion

Russian Standard Vodka has announced the launch of an on-pack promotion giving consumers the chance to win free tickets to music gigs.

Super premium launch for Mount Gay Rum

First Drinks has extended its Mount Gay Rum range with an ultra premium addition.

New Taste - a vodka, a rum and a Rioja

What happens when vodka companies run out of ideas for flavours - will they jump on the bandwagon like crisps and start producing the likes of fish and chip or hoisin duck flavours? We'll have to wait and see if that quirky initiative ever sees the light of day. In the meantime, Diageo GB is rolling out a new variant for its popular flavoured vodka range - Smirnoff Blueberry (rrp £14.79) in a bid to fuel further growth of the category. So far, so good - according to Diageo its Bristol trial saw "outstanding" results. Smirnoff Blueberry is promoted to be served with lemonade, making it easy for consumers to create a long, mixed spirit drink at home.

Appleton launches 30-year-old rum

Appleton Estate is launching a rare 30-year-old rum in the UK market that has a world wide distribution of less than 1500 bottles.

Milk and Honey to represent UK in Appleton rum's world final

Josh Ivanovic of London's Milk and Honey bar is to represent the UK in the final of the Appleton Estate Bartender's Challenge in Jamaica after winning the British competition this week.

Pusser's Rum awarded golds in USA and UK

Pusser's Rum, has won two world-beating awards in competitions held both in the USA and the UK.