Smirnoff pledges to fight ban after regulator rules ad breached code

Diageo has said it will fight to overturn a ban on an ad for Smirnoff vodka imposed by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Benriach earmarks £25m to expand warehouse capacity and buy mature stocks to fuel growth

Beam Suntory marks launch of new Hibiki whisky with world first event in London

A London gallery is to be the first venue in the world to host an interactive tasting experience for a new Japanese whisky.

F1 stars sign up with Johnnie Walker for anti drink-driving pact

Johnnie Walker has joined up with the Honda Formula 1 team to launch a campaign for consumers to make an anti drink-driving pact.

Davna vodka and Skipper rum brands joins Mangrove spirits agency line-up

Hi-Spirits adds Lazzaroni amaretto to its liqueur portfolio

The Fireball liqueur and Buffalo Trace bourbon distributor Hi-Spirits has added an authentic Italian amaretto to its armoury.

Write-down of Brugal rum value puts dent in Edrington figures

Famous Grouse producer Edrington has written down the value of its Brugal rum brand to reflect revised future expectations of the brand's performance.

Tomatin releases first batch of 'ongoing' supplies of 36 Year Old single malt whisky

Schreil to head Absolut production as Asplund steps down after more than three decades

For the first time in 33 years there's to be a change in the person in charge of making Absolut vodka.

Global enters canned cocktails arena by setting off Flare

Global Brands is aiming to make the spirit of cocktail flairing available to everyone with a range of premix drinks.

Parisian history inspires rebrand for Courvoisier Cognac

Beam Suntory has rebranded the Courvoisier Cognac range with a look inspired by its links with fin de siecle Paris.

Campari reveals Futurist art labels for 2015 limited editions

Campari has unveiled its 2015 limited edition art label bottles, continuing a tradition that started for the Italian aperitif brand when it celebrated its 150^th anniversary in 2010.

Hawksmoor's Reynolds takes UK title in Diageo World Class contest

The UK final of Diageo Reserve's World Class bartending competition has been won by Ali Reynolds of Hakwsmoor in London's Spitalfields.

Bruichladdich stars for Rémy Cointreau as sales almost double

Islay's Bruichladdich distillery almost doubled sales in the year to March according to latest financial results from its parent Rémy Cointreau group.

NB hopes world will take note of 'first' London Dry citrus vodka

A Scottish distiller has created what it claims is the world's first London dry citrus vodka.

Absolut takes on rainbow colours to celebrate LGBT links

Absolut vodka is celebrating its links with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual community with its latest special pack.

Ardbeg malt whisky serve recreates Islay mist in bars

Islay's cult Ardbeg distillery has produced a carafe designed to replicate the island's mist in an on-trade serve.

Edinburgh launches gin with flavours of the seaside

The plethora of premium gin launches has continued with Edinburgh Gin launching a product with botanicals sourced from the local coastline.

Stolichnaya grasps the spirit of Ibiza in hotel deal

Stolichnaya Russian vodka is using a new campaign to position itself as the "vodka of Ibiza", the holiday destination of choice for party people.

Industry collective takes a trip down Gin Lane with launch

A mystery cabal of drinks industry professionals is behind the launch of a new range of four gins.