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Gin Guild strengthens board of directors with two appointments

Published: 18 January, 2016

The Gin Guild has announced the appointment of two new members, Dr Anne Brock and Jim Long, to its board of directors.

Bacardi and Pernod Ricard return to battle for Havana Club brand

Published: 18 January, 2016

The US Patent and Trademark Office has reignited the long-running battle between Bacardi Ltd and Pernod Ricard for the Havana Club rum brand by awarding the mark to Pernod Ricard.

Climate change threatens to wreak havoc on Australian harvest

Published: 15 January, 2016

A range of extreme weather events are making Australia's winemakers fearful for the 2016 harvest, which is due to start in around six weeks, global news agency Reuters is reporting.

Free Run Wines returns to NZ tasting with Selaks Winery

Published: 15 January, 2016

Marlborough-based off-trade supplier Free Run Wines will be exhibiting four wines from New Zealand winery Selaks Wines at the New Zealand Wine Annual Trade Tasting in London on Monday.

Value and exclusivity key drivers at duty free, new survey shows

Published: 15 January, 2016

Value for money and travel retail exclusives are key to the attraction of duty free shopping for buyers of alcohol, a new survey from the Tax Free World Association has revealed.

SWA backs EU moves to end market rigging in Colombia

Published: 15 January, 2016

The Scotch Whisky Association has welcomed moves by the European Union to end restrictive trade practices in Colombia.

Bouvet Ladubay launches sparkling red Bouvet Rubis in Majestic

Published: 15 January, 2016

Bouvet Ladubay, the largest producer of traditional method sparkling wines in Saumur, has launched a demi-sec red sparkling wine, Bouvet Rubis, in Majestic.

Second annual Think Gin event to showcase premier distillers worldwide

Published: 15 January, 2016

The second annual Think Gin event is to take place in London on March 1.

GrapePip receives The Vintners' Benevolent Award for 2016

Published: 14 January, 2016

Caspar and Victoria Bowes of GrapePip have won The Vintners' Benevolent Award for 2016 for their oustanding commitment to raising both money and awareness for The Benevolent.

Chinese wine market continues to contract

Published: 14 January, 2016

The Chinese wine market continued to fall last year, according to the Shanghai Daily newspaper.

Courvoisier launches global Champagne cocktail competition

Published: 14 January, 2016

Premium cognac house Courvoisier has announced its first global bartender competition.

Greenwood takes UK & Ireland helm at William Grant

Published: 14 January, 2016

Family-owned distillers, William Grant & Sons has appointed Rita Greenwood as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland.

Aldi to launch online offering

Published: 13 January, 2016

Mike James, wine buying director of Aldi, outlined his range strategy ahead of launching the discounter retailer's online wine offering, which is expected to launch in the first two months of the year.