Twitter campaign launched to find the UK's favourite craft spirits

Today sees the launch of a new Twitter campaign aimed at identifying the UK's best-loved independent spirit brands.

UK launch for Barcelona Spirits Brands four-strong 5th Gin range

Barcelona Spirit Brands has announced the launch of all four of its 5th Gin range in the UK.

Campari strengthens premium spirit portfolio with Grand Marnier acquisition

Italy's Gruppo Campari is to acquire the producer of Grand Marnier as part of a friendly takeover which values the business at £537 million.

Fever-Tree riding high on premium gin trend

Pioneering premium mixer supplier Fever-Tree continued its exponential rise in 2015 - its first full year of trading as a listed company - according to results announced today.

Laphroaig honours 200-year legacy with latest release

The Laphroaig distillery on the Isle of Islay's southern coast is to launch a new single malt, described as its "richest ever".

Premium Malfy GDQI aims to bring Italian sunshine to UK gin category

Premium Italian gin Malfy GQDI has launched in the UK - backed the claim that Italy is the true homeland of gin.

Limited edition Ketel One release marks distillery's 325th birthday

Diageo Reserve Brand Ketel One Vodka is releasing a limited edition bottle to celebrate the Nolet family distillery's 325th anniversary.

Catalyst to launch Spanish best seller Larios Gin in the UK

Catalyst Brands is to take on Spain's Larios Gin in the UK as part of a partnership with Beam Suntory which begins on April 1.

Wolfburn distillery returns to life after 150 years

The first whisky to be released in 150 years from the Thurso-based Wolfburn distillery will hit the UK market next month.

Diageo brings back Johnnie Walker Green Label to drive Scotch growth

Diageo Reserve Brands is to re-introduce its Johnnie Walker Green Label blended malt to the core Johnnie Walker range worldwide.

Think Gin 2016 hailed a success

Oversubscribed and packed with members of the on-trade, independent merchants, multiple and wholesale buyers, the second annual Think Gin event at London's Hospital Club was a buzzing event. 

Pernod Ricard taunts Bacardí with ultra-premium range for contested Havana Club brand

Pernod Ricard launched a new range of premium limited-edition Havana Club reserve rums yesterday, despite the recently re-ignited dispute for the brand's ownership with Bacardí.

Global redesign for Jim Beam as UK sales thrive

Iconic US bourbon Jim Beam is to launch a global packaging redesign later this year.

Enotria & Coe partner with key spirits brands to target regional on-trade

Cointreau launches £20,000 creativity award

The Cointreau Creative Crew launched a £20,000 grant scheme to champion creativity and artistic innovation worldwide this week.

Chivas Regal unveils £2,000 ultra-premium expression

Pernod Ricard's premium whisky brand Chivas Regal has launched a new ultra-prestige expression aimed at the luxury market.

Wyborowa celebrates exploration with Pathbreaker app and competition

Polish vodka brand Wyborowa - also known as Wybo - has launched a new app named Pathbreaker which is part of a three-month competition to celebrate exploration, the new and the unknown.

GlenDronach releases limited edition 1968 sherry-aged single malt

Aberdeenshire distillery GlenDronach has announced its oldest release yet, a 1968 single cask in a limited edition of just 301 bottles.

Ron Zacapa celebrates art of slow dining at Lee Westcott's Typing Room

Premium rum brand Ron Zacapa is partnering with leading young London chef Lee Westcott to create a food-and-drink pairing menu that celebrates slow dining.

Instil bets on big year for premium rum with The Real McCoy listing

Instil Drinks has added premium Barbados rum The Real McCoy Rum to its portfolio ahead of the company's relaunch in London on March 1.