Scotch whisky leader Diageo has paused its annual Special Releases collection with immediate effect, meaning the 2026 edition has been cancelled. Will the Diageo 2025 Special Releases Unbound Horizons ...

Fratelli Branca will host the international final of Carpano House of Aperitivo tomorrow (28 October) in Turin, Italy. The winner of Carpano House of Aperitivo will be announced tomorrow in Turin The ...

A US court has denied Fawn Weaver’s request for an injunction to prevent the potential sale of Uncle Nearest’s assets while her appeal against the receivership is pending. Fawn Weaver founded Uncle ...

Rémy Cointreau’s luxury Cognac brand Louis XIII has unveiled a mandala-inspired limited edition coffret for Diwali 2026. The coffret is inspired by mandala art The Diwali edition is decorated with ...

Cocktail sales in the UK on-trade reached £733 million (US$981m) in the 12 months to March 2026, according to a new trends report from Think Drinks. Twists on classic cocktails and global flavours are ...

UK-based Tequila brand Hacien has raised more than £300,000 (US$400,000) on crowdfunding platform Republic Europe in 24 hours. Hacien Tequila hopes to raise a further £30,500 (US$40,650) through its ...

The global value of spirits in the US$100-plus price tier fell by 10% last year as China slumped while agave was the only category in growth. China’s spirits market has struggled in recent years ...

It took just two weeks for a limited edition, 40-year-old vintage Cognac from Frapin to sell out. The 40-year-old was the oldest vintage to date from the Cognac house The 1985 vintage Cognac launched ...

The Dalmore Distillery has added Cigar Malt Signature Reserve Aged 18 Years to its Principal Collection. The whisky builds on The Dalmore’s staple Cigar Malt Reserve expression The whisky joins the ...

Pernod Ricard’s organic sales in India were up by 19% in the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal 2027 as the French firm’s troubles in China and the US persisted. Jameson was up by double digits in India, ...

The new core expression from Japanese producer Nikka is a blended whisky available exclusively at selected Majestic Wine stores nationwide. Nikka Frontier has been described as a tribute to the ...

Sales of non-alcoholic drinks surpassed US$1 billion in US retail with spirits alternatives growing the fastest. Diageo-owned Ritual Zero Proof moved into RTDs earlier this year Data from NIQ for the ...