European plans could bring higher tax by the back door for RTDs says duty expert

A European Commission consultation could bring lower tax rates for small wine and spirits producers - but is threatening the UK's RTD manufacturers, a leading excise duty consultant has warned.

Harpers Global Design Awards winners announced

The judges have spoken and the results are in. See the good-looking crop of winners in this year's Harpers Global Design Awards.

Wemyss adds extra-peaty Kiln Embers blend to range

Independent whisky bottler Wemyss Malts is launching an extra-peaty blended whisky.

Morrisons follows c-store disposal by revealing falling profits and store closures

Morrisons has followed yesterday's deal to sell-off of its convenience store business by reporting a 35% fall in profits and the announcement of a further 11 store closures.

Micropubs on the rise as proportion of outlets serving real ale hits 70% says Camra

The Campaign for Real Ale says seven out of 10 British pubs now serve cask ale.

Cold press coffee liqueur from Australia joins Love Drinks line-up

Love Drinks has added the Mr Black cold press coffee liqueur to its spirits portfolio.

Trade body launches revamped website to promote Sherry Wines around the world

The Consejo Regulador for Jerez has launched a revamped website to promote the Spanish region's famous drink under the Sherry Wines banner.

Morrisons agrees £25m deal to offload convenience stores

Chile's Errazuriz plans assault on top-end wine market in 2016

Chilean wine producer Errazuriz is lining up a UK release for two top-end wines from its cool climate Aconcagua Costa vineyards in the spring of 2016.

Glenfiddich delves into the archives to remake its original single malt

Glenfiddich is to launch a modern re-creation of the original whisky that it produced to kick-start the single malt whisky market in 1963.

Rhubarb-growing astrophysicist sends beer into ... Waitrose

A home-brewing Cambridge astrophysicist is to have a beer go on sale in Waitrose after winning a competition run by Derbyshire craft brewer Thornbridge.

Buffalo Trace lines-up 2015 Antique Collection whiskey range release

The UK is to receive a small allocation of the 2015 Antique Collection whiskeys from Kentucky distiller Buffalo Trace.

Rare vintage release for Kapi Vineyard Tokaji

Tokaji producer Disznoko has released the 2011 vintage of its Kapi Vineyard Aszú 6 puttonyos wine.

Ex-Selfridges buyer Davies among record number of new Masters of Wine

Former Selfridges buyer Dawn Davies is among 19 wine trade professionals to gain the Master of Wine qualification.

Jackson Estate launches premium Sauvignon and Pinot Noir in UK

New Zealand's Jackson Estate has released two new wines for the independent wine merchant and on-trade sectors.

Beavertown scoops top brewer award at International Beer Challenge

London's Beavertown Brewery has been named Supreme Champion Brewer in the 2015 International Beer Challenge run by Harpers' sister magazine Off Licence News.

Ardbeg reveals results of mission to mature spirit in space

Cult Islay malt whisky distillery Ardbeg says the results of an experiment to spend its spirit into space could have far-reaching implications for the industry.

Conviviality Retail confirms £200m deal to buy Matthew Clark

Conviviality Retail has confirmed a deal to buy Matthew Clark from Accolade Wines and Punch Taverns for £200 million.

Revamped Absolut vodka bottle heads to global markets

Pernod Ricard has unveiled a new-look bottle for Absolut vodka, the first redesign for the brand in over 30 years.

The future of drinking lies in the cheesy cocktails of the past says top advertising agency in report