John Humphries: a history and tribute to Cassis

For many years I have worked in the wine trade in London. One spring afternoon I returned to our cellar near Borough Market to find that my boss...

Louis Royer Cognac appoints Mangrove as UK distributor

Mangrove has been appointed UK distributor to Cognac distillery Louis Royer in a bid to increase distribution in the UK.

Brugal rum moves into the off-trade

Maxxium UK-distributed Brugal rum is now available in the UK off-trade after seeing an impressive uplift in the on-trade of 200% MAT volume growth.

Bacardi snaps up St-Germain elderflower liqueur

Bacardi has acquired premium elderflower liqueur brand St-Germain from The Cooper Spirits Company.

Scotch whisky industry more productive than City of London

Scotch whisky is now worth more than £4 billion to the Scottish economy and is more productive than the City of London, according to a report commissioned by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

Chase vodka calls for end to 'fake distilleries'

Chase Vodka founder William Chase has accused large and smaller distilleries of passing off mass-produced spirits as...

Lidl 'collectors' item' malt whisky sells out within days

The 33-year-old Lidl own-label single malt whisky, which was deemed a "collectors' item", sold its entire stock within just three days of being on the shelves.

Earliest known vintage Cognac to be sold in Harrods

Harrods is to showcase a 233-year-old cognac, which has been recently recognised as the earliest known vintage.

Counterfeit distilling and bottling plant seized in Liverpool

An illegal distilling and bottling plant set up to produce branded counterfeit spirits and wine has been seized by Trading Standards officers and Merseyside Police in Liverpool.

Fire at West Midlands plant won't affect gin production

A fire that devastated an alcohol plant in the West Midlands will not affect gin production, according to the company.

Belvedere: UK premium vodka market 'very dynamic'

Belvedere president Charles Gibb says the UK vodka market is "very dynamic" and fast-growing and that it wants to be at the forefront of driving awareness of premium products.

Drive to restore British gin to 'former glory'

The former founder of Tyrrells crisps is rolling out a British gin in the wake of new figures that show an annual 11.6% increase in gin sales.

Drambuie helps re-open Edinburgh's Tron Kirk

This New Year's Eve, Drambuie will be bringing the traditional Hogmanay celebrations back to its roots, as it...

Alcohol strategy consultation to launch this week

The government is set to launch the alcohol strategy consultation this Wednesday, which will consider at what level the minimum unit price should be set.

The Times launches spirits club

The Times has upped its focus on spirits with the launch of an online spirit shop the Whisky Club and a new drinks columnist Alice Lascelles.

Martell Cognac teams up with Raymond Blanc and Jamie Cullum

Martell Cognac has teamed up with renowned chef Raymond Blanc and jazz musician Jamie Cullum to host a series of exclusive experiences for consumers across the UK and France.

Salvatore Calabrese launches Salvatore's Liquore di Limone

Leading bartender and drinks consultant Salvatore Calabrese has officially launched a lemon liqueur named Salvatore's Liquore di Limone.

William Grant launches 25 Year Old blend

William Grant & Sons has launched its Grant's 25 Year Old blend for the first time outside the travel retail market.

The Whisky Shop launches flagship London store

The Whisky Shop is launching its flagship store in London's Piccadilly with the aim of taking high street whisky retailing to a new level.

Chase Distillery launches Extra Dry Gin