The UK chancellor has announced a £10 million-a-year (US$13.4m) boost for small producers; however, products above 8.5% ABV remain excluded. The Budget was John Healey’s first as chancellor Small ...

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 ...

To celebrate the Day of the Dead, Diageo’s Tequila Don Julio has launched a global campaign, El Puente Eterno, ‘The Eternal Bridge’. Patricio Campillo created the latest Tequila Don Julio 70 Añejo ...

This year’s Scotch Whisky Masters competition showcased the diversity and quality of the category, from delectable blends to standout single malts. We have gathered 10 expressions that stood out from ...

Alcohol distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits has agreed to pay US$12.5 million to resolve a long-running investigation into alleged bribery and false invoicing practices. Southern Glazer’s ...

The global travel retail sector offers brands the chance to provide exciting and experimental limited edition drops. Our annual taste test showed which ones are worth looking out for. These are some ...

Sazerac-owned ready-to-drink (RTD) brand BuzzBallz has partnered with Pop-Tarts toaster pastries to introduce two limited edition flavours. The two BuzzBallz x Pop-Tarts flavours are available in the ...

Buzzballz owner Sazerac has signed a deal to acquire UK-based Au Vodka brand along with its line of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails. Au Vodka will soon join Sazerac’s expanding portfolio The signed ...

A 1,000-year-old Irish oak tree, which collapsed in a storm, has been converted into rare casks for a planned Irish whiskey. The tree fell during Storm Elin in December 2023 The project has been ...

North Carolina-based Next Century Spirits has acquired four brands from Grain & Barrel Spirits, including Chicken Cock Whiskey and its two Kentucky visitor experiences. Chicken Cock Whiskey has a new ...

Dutch rum specialist and supplier E&A Scheer has appointed former Maison Ferrand ambassador Mitch Wilson as head of global rum development. Mitch Wilson will be based in Amsterdam (Image credit: ...

Third-party producer MGP Ingredients has expanded its team with four new hires including former Diageo and Pernod Ricard executive Tom Neiheisel as vice-president of Distilling Solutions sales.