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Morgenrot imports two new brews from Spain's Alhambra

Published: 18 August, 2015

Spanish beer brand Alhambra has launched two new draught products in the UK.

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

Published: 18 August, 2015

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

Thornbridge links with Finnish drinks company to open craft beer bar in Helsinki

Published: 18 August, 2015

Derbyshire-based craft brewer Thornbridge is planning to open a bar in the Finnish capital Helsinki.

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

Published: 18 August, 2015

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

Sourz gears up for sponsorship of Holi Festival of Colours

Published: 17 August, 2015

Sourz will have an LED bar showcasing its Rainbow Ice variant at the Holi Festival of Colours in London on September 12 and 13.

Fells takes UK distribution for Australia's Brown Brothers

Published: 14 August, 2015

Australia's family-owned wine producer Brown Brothers has appointed Fells to handle its UK distribution.

Liberty bags Sainsbury's logistics expert to bolster customer service

Published: 14 August, 2015

Award-winning supplier Liberty Wines has recruited a logistics specialist from Sainsbury's to improve its service to customers.

Conviviality wins exclusivity agreement in bid to wrap up Matthew Clark deal by September 4

Published: 14 August, 2015

Conviviality Retail has edged closer to a deal to buy Matthew Clark after signing an exclusivity deal as the preferred bidder for the business.

Kendermann adds fruity and fizzy alternatives to lower-alcohol B by Black Tower range

Published: 13 August, 2015

German wine brand Black Tower has added new flavours and styles to its 5.5% abv range of drinks.

Torres claims a Chilean first for wine from slate terraces

Published: 13 August, 2015

Bodegas Torres has produced what it claims is the first Chilean wine to be grown on terraced slate terrain.

Adnams revamps Copper House vodka under East Coast name

Published: 12 August, 2015

Suffolk brewer and distiller Adnams has renamed its Copper House barley vodka as East Coast Single Malt Vodka.

Northern Lights inspire Aurora expression for Dan Aykroyd's Crystal Head vodka

Published: 12 August, 2015

Dan Aykroyd's Crystal Head vodka will launch a new expression in the UK in October.

Bryant takes the hot seat as chief winemaker for Jacob's Creek

Published: 12 August, 2015

Pernod Ricard has appointed Ben Bryant as chief winemaker for its Jacob's Creek Australian wine brand, replacing Bernard Hickin, who will retire in June 2016.

On-trade venues line up programme of events to celebrate National Champagne Week

Published: 12 August, 2015

Nineteen on-trade venues have signed up for National Champagne Week which runs from October 1-7.

Gosling's rum owner Castle Brands sees sales surge by 37.8% in Q1

Published: 11 August, 2015

The owner of Gosling's rum and Jefferson's bourbon has reported a 37.8% increase in net sales in the first quarter of its financial year, to June 30.

Analysis: UK warehousing shortage may make outsourcing logistics more attractive

Published: 11 August, 2015

With the UK currently hit by a warehousing shortage, some drinks companies are outsourcing to better suit their needs.

People: Molson Coors' head of wine Gary Keller looks at what is driving wine growth at the beer giant

Published: 10 August, 2015

For Molson Coors' Gary Keller, customer service and quality are key to driving growth in the beer giant's wine offer. He shares how the company goes above and beyond for its customers.

Analysis: The Vindependents is an agency for independents, run by independents

Published: 07 August, 2015

Tired of dealing with big importers, a group of indies have launched a new agency to up profits and share business philosophies called The Vindependents.