Liqueur sales hit £1.3bn

Sales of liqueurs have hit their highest level to date with 43 million bottles sold across the on and off-trade in the last 12 months, equating to £1.3bn.

New MD for Mast-Jägermeister UK

Mast-Jägermeister has appointed Michael Cleary as its new managing director for the UK.

Aperol continues to lead the way for Campari Group

The demand for Italian aperitifs is still going strong, after sales of Aperol jumped 56% in the UK last year.

France versus Italy: why the French are winning the aperitif game

This year marks 100 years since the birth of the new king of the cocktail world. Named after a thirsty Count who requested gin rather than soda water to be added to his favourite tipple, the negroni has played the long game, delighting drinkers with simple balance of Campari, sweet Italian vermouth, and of course, the juniper-based spirit. Today, it is number one cocktail served with gin – even more popular than the martini.

The Amazon inspires bartenders to reimagine liqueur category

There are few in the international drinks trade that wouldn’t know the names of bartenders Alex Kratena, Monica Berg and Simone Caporale, so anticipation has been high for their new range of liqueurs, Muyu.

British liqueur gains national listing

UK-made blackurrant liqueur, British Cassis, has secured its first national listing with Waitrose and will also be appearing on the shelves of Majestic.

Back in fashion liqueurs boost sales for Gruppo Campari

The owner of Aperol Spritz posted solid results in the first half of 2017 in the UK where strong sales of the orange-based liqueur boosted the bottom line.

Cellar Trends continues Rosolio resurrection with new deal

Branded alcohol distributor, Cellar Trends, has taken on the distribution and marketing for Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto with the hopes of launching the Rosolio category into the UK.

Model Laetitia Casta helps launch Cointreau 'Creative Crew' campaign

Cointreau launches the 'Creative Crew' philanthropist programme focused on supporting the creativity of women.

Armagnac Academies expands to China

French brandy Armagnac is setting its sights on China with the launch of its Armagnac Acadamies there later this month. 

Advocaat brand Warninks launches new liqueur

Disaronno liqueur releases Versace-designed bottle

Amaretto liqueur Disaronno has partnered with fashion house Versace to create a designer look for its bottle.

Douglas Blyde takes a trip back in time with Luxardo and Maraschino liqueurs

In honour of today's British visitors, the Union Jack is draped alongside the bandiera d'Italia at Luxardo's distillery near Padua. But both are motionless given the lack of breeze.

Special Yorkshire liqueur recreated in honour of the Brontë family

Sir James Aykroyd, former chairman of Speyside Distillers, has recreated a special liqueur in honour of the Brontë family and their home in Yorkshire.

Fireball liqueur under fire from ASA

Hi-Spirits has come under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority for its Fireball cinnamon whisky liqueur...

Drambuie helps re-open Edinburgh's Tron Kirk

This New Year's Eve, Drambuie will be bringing the traditional Hogmanay celebrations back to its roots, as it...