Pure Milk Vodka rapped by ASA

Pure Milk Vodka has been rapped by advertising watchdogs following a quartet of complaints in relation to ads for its Black Cow spirit.

Ramón Bilbao reveals "more daring" look for Altura Tempranillo Garnacha

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao is poised to unveil a new look for its Viñedos de Altura Tempranillo Garnacha at this year's Wines from Spain tasting taking place in London tomorrow.

Why increasing duty is counterproductive to raising a new generation of educated drinkers

There seems to be little expectation in the trade that duty rises on wines and spirits will be frozen in this coming Budget, let alone cut by the 2% that the Scotch Whisky Association and WSTA have been calling for (on spirits, and wines and spirits, respectively). 

Black Tower celebrates 50th birthday with new campaign

Black Tower - the producer of Liebfraumilch - is celebrating its 50th birthday with a new campaign and an on-pack promotion.

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Halewood and Pernod Ricard show commitment to flavoured spirits

The trend for flavoured spirits is showing no signs of slowing down with further launches this week from Halewood and Pernod Ricard.

The SWA issues final call for cut in duty

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has issued a final call for a 2% cut in spirits excise duty ahead of this week's Budget.

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Heineken targets food outlets with artisanal cider duo

Heineken has added an artisanal duo to its Bulmers cider portfolio created with premium and food outlets in mind.

Yellow Tail receives first makeover in 15 years

The updated bottles, rolling out from this week, feature labels designed to highlight the wine's family ownership and "authentic" credentials, including the addition of John Casella's signature alongside a stronger emphasis on the brand's iconic kangaroo, 'Roo'.

China poised to overtake the UK as the second biggest wine market

New data has revealed that China's still and sparkling wine market would reach US$21bn compared to US$16bn in the UK by 2020, pushing the UK into the third place in the process.

SWA appoints its first female CEO

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed a new CEO.

Halewood makes its first foray into beer

Halewood Wine & Spirit has acquired a majority stake in Lake District brewery Hawkshead marking its first foray into beer.

Shop Rioja

he month of October is quickly becoming synonymous with Shop Rioja - Wines from Rioja's month-long promotion which brings the full diversity and dynamism of Spain's foremost wine region to the UK's independent retailers.

Heineken expands craft beer range

Heineken has expended its craft beer portfolio with two new brews.

Jumping Juniper

Yes, I published a book about gin last year (I promise that's it for the shameless promotion), but I have no reservations about confessing that I didn't see this current trend for gin lasting so long. Whether it was an over-saturation of the market, familiarity-bred

Campari posts 4.2% growth on the back of Grand Marnier acquisition

Gruppo Campari has reported 4.2% annual growth to €1.7bn boosted by a solid contribution from the Grand Marnier acquisition.

Spirit sales across Western Europe in sharp decline

Spirit sales across Western Europe have been hit by poor performances from the majority of countries, with only the UK and four other countries showing growth.

Chilean wine hits the spot with convenience shoppers

The convenience channel has posted a near 20% leap in sales in an overall flat UK category.