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Loch Lomond Group opens multi-million pound distillery

Published: 20 October, 2025

Spirits producer Loch Lomond Group has announced the opening of Luss Distillery on the banks of Loch Lomond.

Taylor’s set to raise funds for conservation charity

Published: 20 October, 2025

Taylor’s, the historic Port house, is partnering with The Secret Bottle Shop to raise funds for the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT).

Bonhams’ Locanda Locatelli cellar auction ends with all lots sold

Published: 20 October, 2025

Bonhams’ online auction of well-known Italian restaurant Locanda Locatelli’s wine cellar is now over, having sold all lots.

Domaine Bousquet partners with Enotria

Published: 20 October, 2025

Argentine winery Domaine Bousquet has announced a new distribution partnership with Enotria.

Co-op tasting: New wines invite consumers to explore

Published: 17 October, 2025

At the Co-op’s Autumn & Winter tasting fresh additions including a number of own-label propositions highlighted there is an appetite for exploration amongst the retailer’s customer base.

Port of Leith Distillery-owner appoints two new board members

Published: 17 October, 2025

Muckle Brig Ltd, the Edinburgh-based spirits producer and distributor that operates both the Port of Leith Distillery and the Lind & Lime Distillery, has made two new appointments to its board of directors.

Flint Wines expands US portfolio with addition of five wineries

Published: 17 October, 2025

Flint Wines, the London-based fine wine merchant, has announced the expansion of its US portfolio, becoming the exclusive UK distributor of five new wineries.

Black Chalk reports on bumper early harvest

Published: 17 October, 2025

Black Chalk has released its harvest report for 2025 detailing an early, high-yield and high quality harvest.

Ukrainian Wine Company UK shipment robbed

Published: 16 October, 2025

A lorry that had travelled from Ukraine transporting 12 pallets of wine on behalf of Ukrainian Wine Company UK was robbed 1am Monday (13/10) at a CCTV-monitored parking area as the shipment awaited transport on its way from Dover to London. The wineries affected include Kolononist, Grande Vallee and Chateau Chizay.

Bonhams bolsters global wine team following period of growth

Published: 16 October, 2025

Bonhams, the international network of auction houses, has announced that it is expanding its global wine team following a period of fast growth.

Pernod Ricard sees overall decline in sales over Q1

Published: 16 October, 2025

Pernod Ricard, the wine and spirits giant, has experienced declines across most of its major markets in the first quarter. Overall, Q1 organic net sales were down -7.6%, while reported sales fell -14.3%.

Celebrating 50 years of Crémant de Loire

Published: 15 October, 2025

At the stylish Searcys bar in St Pancras, Vins de Loire celebrated 50 years of the Crémant de Loire AOC.

Winners of Barca-Velha Golden Vines MW scholarships announced

Published: 15 October, 2025

Liquid Icons, the Gérard Basset Foundation and Casa Ferreirinha have announced the winners of the 2025 Barca-Velha Golden Vines MW scholarships – Leila Killoran (pictured) and Sera Svitlana Karamshuk.

Majestic strengthens with three new senior buyers

Published: 15 October, 2025

Majestic Wine, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has strengthened its buying team, adding three senior buyers – Phil Edwards, Karen O’Donoghue and Catherine Forbes-Taylor.

Benbecula Distillery secures £1.5m investment from British Business Bank

Published: 15 October, 2025

Benbecula Distillery, which is one of Scotland’s newest whisky producers, has acquired a £1.5m investment boost from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland.

Be Inclusive Hospitality award winners announced

Published: 14 October, 2025

Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) has announced the winners of its fourth BIH Spotlight Awards at an awards ceremony at Quaglino’s London last night.

Paso Robles producer DAOU and Bibendum announce distribution partnership

Published: 13 October, 2025

Paso Robles producer DAOU Vineyards has penned a distribution partnership with wine wholesaler Bibendum. The California producer is seeking to grow distribution through independent and luxury retail, as well as in the UK on-trade.

Distillers One of One auction raises £2.9m for charity

Published: 13 October, 2025

The third edition of the biennial Distillers One of One auction has surpassed its pre-sale estimate and raised £2.9m for charity. The majority of the proceeds will go to the Youth Action Fund, a charity that supports disadvantaged young people in Scotland.

Ramón Bilbao becomes official partner of Spanish Football

Published: 13 October, 2025

Spanish wine heavyweight Ramón Bilbao has been announced as an official partner of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

Vikki Bruce gains Keeper of the Quaich honour

Published: 13 October, 2025

Vikki Bruce (pictured, centre), MD of whisky specialist MacLean & Bruce, has been inducted as a Keeper of the Quaich at the esteemed society’s 70th anniversary ceremony at Blair Castle. The honour acknowledges Bruce for her contributions to the Scotch whisky trade.