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 ...

Phoenix features 30-year-old Bourbon that was distilled before the 1996 fire at Heaven Hill’s old distillery. Heaven Hill Phoenix blends 18-year-old whiskey with 30-year-old Bourbon distilled before ...

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 ...

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 ...

Joanne Wilson will become Diageo’s chief financial officer (CFO) on an unspecified date in 2027, replacing Nik Jhangiani. Jhangiani will leave after two years with Diageo Jhangiani joined Diageo from ...

The quality of vodka might be as high as it’s ever been, as brands from all segments of the market impressed our judges. The results are in – these were the top scorers from The Vodka Masters 2026 ...

The Johnnie Walker owner unveiled a US$1 billion restructuring plan after reporting a net sales decline of 2% for the year ended 30 June 2026. Spirits sales proved challenging for Diageo in F26, while ...

This year’s staging of our annual competition showed that no matter which type of Scotch is your favourite, there are outstanding offerings from every region. Scotch whisky demonstrated great options ...

The past decade has seen the rise and fall of hard seltzers as they have morphed into other RTD categories. Can the sector regain the effervescence that initially made it so popular? Hard seltzers are ...

Camp Buffalo Trace will combine summer camp-inspired activities, Bourbon education and an overnight stay at the distillery in Kentucky. Interested parties must enter the sweepstakes to be in with a ...

The first part of our two-strong gin tastings this year showed that when it comes to taste and quality, the sector is in blooming health. Gin is blooming and quality abounds, as our latest ...

While the top five best-selling rum brands endured a frustrating year of declines, one brand nearly doubled its sales in 2025 after selling one million nine-litre cases for the first time. Which rum ...