Raymond Blanc and Martell to host live dining experience

French chef, Raymond Blanc, has teamed up with luxury cognac brand, Martell, to host Harrods' first live dining experience in its Brompton Road windows.

Geoffrey Dean: is that a £200,000 Cognac trunk in Harrods window?

Anyone walking past Harrods on Brompton Road by the corner of Hans Road before October 22 can have a look at the sumptuous Martell 'trunk' on display behind the famous old London store's windows. It's shaped more like a bookcase than a suitcase and, thanks to its special contents, carries a cool RRP of £200,000. Only two have been made - the other being in the Far East - and for serious Cognac connoisseurs with money to blow, this represents a must-have toy.

Beam begins trading on New York Stock Exchange

The world's fourth largest premium spirits company, Beam Global has begun trading as an independent company on the New York Stock Exchange.

Le Bon Vin to distribute Sullivans Cove whiskies

Sheffield based wine merchant Le Bon Vin, is to distribute Tasmania Distilleries, Sullivans Cove whiskies in the UK.

DQ Vodka - make mine a mini

Following the re-launch of Spirit Cartel's DQ Vodka it is now been released in mini form.

Russian Standard vodka moves to Whyte & Mackay

Dalmore 1962 sells for £125,000

Whyte & Mackay has announced at the Tax Free World Association Show in Cannes, it has sold the most expensive bottle of retail whisky ever.

Dominic Roskrow to present whisky medal winners at Pure Festival

Whisky writer and author of the World's Best Whiskies, Dominic Roskrow is to present The World Whisky Masters Medal Winners at the whisky and music event, the Pure Festival.

Rare Cognacs go up for auction

Twenty-five rare Cognacs will go under the hammer at the sixth annual Cognac charity auction.

Number One Drinks Company gains Japanese distillery stock

The remaining inventory from Mercian's Karuizawa Distillery has been acquired by an Asian-based company on behalf of its international importer and distributor, Number One Drinks Company.

Alcohol sales hit travel retail high

Wine and spirits sales in the travel retail sector have hit their highest levels since 1999, according to a new report.

Maxxium UK announces cognac back in growth

Maxxium UK has announced the UK cognac market is back in growth by 10% in volume and value, due to its brand Courvoisier, which it says is propelling the spirit forward.

Martell launches on-pack promotion to win luxury home

Pernod Ricard owned Martell has launched an on-pack promotion offering consumers a chance to win a luxury home in Cognac.

Absolut adds 'Mango' to flavoured vodka range

Pernod Ricard owned Absolut, has added Absolut Mango to its flavoured vodka portfolio.

Courvoisier pedals punch sampling drive

An eight metre high pedal powered punch machine will be the main attraction in Courvoisier's new summer sampling campaign.

Warning, this blog may make you hungry

Food matching with wine may have caught on in a big way, but when it comes to whisky the concept still has a long distance to go before it earns such widespread acceptance.

Dan Aykroyd's Crystal Head Vodka launched to UK market

Hollywood actor Dan Aykroyd and artist John Alexander have launched their premium Crystal Head Vodka in the UK.

Absolut Vodka launches cocktail iPad application

Absolut Vodka has launched the Drinkspiration Home Edition - a comprehensive cocktail application for the iPad that can be downloaded for free from iTunes.

Rémy Cointreau in exclusive talks over Champagne sale

Rémy Cointreau has entered into exclusive negotiations with EPI over the sale of its Champagne division.

Distell sales hit hard by exchange rate

South African wine and spirits conglomerate Distell's sales gains have been hard hit by unfavourable exchange rates and a less profitable sales mix.