The fifth annual International Cognac Summit (ICS) concluded this week, following four days of intensive analysis and discussion by an international panel on the theme of "Cognac and women".
Read more...Pernod Ricard owned, Beefeater, has launched a 'Forever London' limited-edition pack celebrating the brand's heritage in the capital.
Read more...Morrison Bowmore Distillers (MBD), producers of Auchentoshan, Bowmore and Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, has appointed Rachel Barrie as master blender.
Read more...UK retail sales values rose in 2011 against December 2010, but 2012 will prove an "equally challenging" year, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Read more...Rémy Martin is withdrawing its original VSOP from the European market and launching a mature cask finish expression in its place.
Read more...Champagne producers certainly have a thing or two to learn from their French neighbours in Cognac about remaining true to their luxury roots.
Read more...Gin is tipped to be the spirit of choice for consumers at Sainsbury's this Christmas, after it recorded a yearly uplift in sales of 61%1 amongst city dwelling 18-24 year olds.
Read more...Iconic wine brand Penfolds has appointed Gary Burnand as its managing director.
Read more...Reserve Brands Group, the division of Diageo dedicated to growing the premium spirits category, has launched a range of off-trade gifting options.
Read more...A harmful, illegal brand of vodka that has been seized in retailers throughout the UK, may have also reached pubs and clubs, according to The Food Standards Agency.
Read more...Bowmore, the first Islay Single Malt whisky has collaborated with Savile Row tailor, Malcolm Plews to create a bespoke tailoring session as a Christmas gift.
Read more...Pernod Ricard is to target 25-34 year old males at high-footfall London sites, in a festive marketing campaign for its brand, Chivas Regal.
Read more...Around 150 bottles of fake vodka which could induce a coma have been seized in Salford.
Read more...Red Stag by Jim Beam is aiming to increase brand awareness among its target audience in the run up to Christmas through sponsoring a series of cult party nights.
Read more...Diageo GB is aiming to maximise the relevance of Bell's blended scotch whisky to its target audience through a new heavyweight marketing campaign.
Read more...Diageo GB is to re-invigorate and re-position Bell's blended scotch whisky through a new £1.35m TV ad campaign, to help grow the category.
Read more...Courvoisier is continuing with its misson to promote punch with a new, Christmas-themed Charles Dickens tour around London.
Read more...Stiffy's vodka liqueur products will be removed from sale after a ruling from the drinks watchdog said the name is inappropriately linked to sexual success.
Single malt Scotch whisky Balblair is celebrating the launch of its latest vintage with the opening of a new visitor centre.
Read more...Venezuelan rum producer Destilerias Unidas has launched its first ultra premium bottling of Diplomatico rum.
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