Champagne provides some fizz for Pernod Ricard as annual sales nudge ahead by 2%

Champagne and Irish whiskey were among the main drivers of global growth for Pernod Ricard in 2014/15, though the spirits giant turned in only a modest overall sales increase of 2%. The company described the performance as "solid".

Brown-Forman sales take 2% hit in Q1 on back of currency woes

Jack Daniel's producer Brown-Forman reported a 2% decline in net sales to US$900 million (£581.2 million) in the first quarter, to July 31, after being hit by currency exchange fluctuations.

Cotswolds Distillery invites whisky fans on maturation journey with new-make spirit pack

The Cotswolds Distillery has released a three-bottle pack of new make spirit.

William Grant in Rugby World Cup ticket giveaway

William Grant has launched a social media campaign for consumers to win Rugby World Cup tickets and merchandise.

Three age-statement single malts released by Bacardi's Royal Brackla distillery

Bacardi-owned John Dewar has unveiled a new range of whiskies from its Royal Brackla distillery.

Bowmore to release single malt aged in rare Japanese oak

Whiskey and glass pack for Jim Beam Apple as flavours lift producer's bourbon sales

Maxxium UK is looking to give its new Jim Beam Apple flavoured bourbon a boost with the introduction of a value added pack in Asda stores.

Kingsbarns bottles new make spirit

New Scotch whisky venture Kingsbarns Distillery is giving visitors the chance to buy bottles of its new make spirit.

Douglas Laing has grain expectations with release of four single cask Scotch whiskies

Independent whisky bottler Douglas Laing has released a range of four single cask whiskies from Scotland's pre-eminent grain whisky distilleries.

Dalwhinnie releases Winter's Gold single malt whisky with a frozen perfect serve

A single malt whisky recommended to be served frozen has been launched by Diageo-owned Scotch whisky producer Dalwhinnie.

Bourbon and Brewdog mix wins Bristol bartender Wild Turkey award

A Bristol bartender has won Wild Turkey's annual cocktail competition with a concoction containing the bourbon mixed with a Brewdog beer and egg white.

Release lined up for first single malt ever to be bottled in Shetland

The first ever whisky bottled in Shetland is scheduled to go on sale at the start of September.

Whisky Show to host 'world's most expensive tasting' to raise money for Nepal

What is being billed as the world's most expensive whisky tasting will be held in London in October.

Quiet Man opens Derry's first new whiskey distillery in 150 years

Cream liqueur manufacturer Niche Drinks is to open a distillery in Derry, Northern Ireland, the city's first in 150 years.

R&B crowd-sources location for new Borders distillery

Scottish whisky producer R&B Distillers is asking its customers to choose a location for a new distillery in the Borders. If completed, it will be the first distillery in the region since 1837.

The Famous Grouse sets up house at Edinburgh Fringe

Blended whisky brand The Famous Grouse is to set up a pop-up bar for visitors to the Edinburgh International Festival Fringe.

Isle of Arran posts record growth despite slump of Scottish whisky sector

Independent whisky producer Isle of Arran Distillers has revealed record results for 2014.

Bladnoch Distillery returns to production

Bladnoch, the southern-most distillery in Scotland is to start producing whisky again.

Euromonitor: Global spirits grow at the slowest rate in 2014 since 2008

Euromonitor International's most recent report, Trends in the Global Spirits Markets, reveals that despite the hype around spirits, the category grew at the slowest rate in 2014 since the start of the global financial Crisis.

Suntory agrees sale of Louis Royer Cognac to Tullibardine whisky owner Terroirs Distillers

Japanese drinks giant Suntory has announced in Tokyo that it is to sell the Louis Royer Cognac brand to Terroirs Distillers.