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

Published: 17 June, 2015

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

Majestic asking investors for 'a lot of faith' - City analyst

Published: 16 June, 2015

A city analyst has said yesterday's year-end profits announcement by Majestic Wine has left investors being asked to "display a lot of faith" as the company looks to get back on track.

Absolut takes on rainbow colours to celebrate LGBT links

Published: 16 June, 2015

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

Scots' alcohol consumption down, but still ahead of rest of UK - report

Published: 16 June, 2015

Per capita alcohol consumption in Scotland is in decline - but still far exceeds levels in other parts of the UK, a new report shows.

Harveys woos bartenders with cocktail push for sherry range

Published: 16 June, 2015

Harveys is asking bartenders to help make sherry more exciting in a new cocktail competition.

First quarter restaurant sales flat for Beefeater owner Whitbread

Published: 16 June, 2015

Restaurant sales are taking a smaller share of the product mix of Whitbread, the owner of Costa and Premier Inn.

Ardbeg malt whisky serve recreates Islay mist in bars

Published: 15 June, 2015

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

French President Hollande opens Vinexpo 2015

Published: 15 June, 2015

French President François Hollande opened the 18th bi-annal Vinexpo 2015 yesterday.

Edinburgh launches gin with flavours of the seaside

Published: 15 June, 2015

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

Full recall for shattering Wine Society Prosecco

Published: 15 June, 2015

The Wine Society has recalled all remaining bottles of its house Prosecco after more bottles spontaneously shattered in members' wine racks.

London to get smaller format Majestics as Gormley tests ways to get chain back on track

Published: 15 June, 2015

New Majestic Wine boss Rowan Gormley has spelled out his vision for the future of the company in a bid to return the company to profit growth.

Celebrate World Gin Day tomorrow June 13

Published: 12 June, 2015

Tomorrow June 13 people the world over will be celebrating the classic English tipple- gin.

French media given green light to name-check wines in law change

Published: 12 June, 2015

France's controversial Evin law which bans alcohol advertising has been amended to allow the media to talk about wines in copy.

Stolichnaya grasps the spirit of Ibiza in hotel deal

Published: 12 June, 2015

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

Wine body rules out export group for Western Australia

Published: 12 June, 2015

The Australian Grape & Wine Authority has distanced itself from reports there were plans to open an export development office for Western Australian wines.

Martini looks to its roots for premium vermouth launch

Published: 12 June, 2015

Martini is trying to take the famous vermouth upmarket with the launch of two products under the Riserva Speciale name.

Campari disposes of Enrico Serafino Italian wine operation

Published: 11 June, 2015

Italian drinks giant Gruppo Campari has sold off its Piedmont-based Enrico Serafino wine operation.

Pernod Ricard UK turns 40 and celebrates responsibly with its 5th annual "Responsib'all Day"

Published: 11 June, 2015

Pernod Ricard UK celebrated its Ruby Anniversary as well as raised a glass to several key milestones over the last 40 years while also promoting it's "Responsib'all Day".