Gravity Drinks secures £4.5 million for export growth

Cheltenham-based drinks producer Gravity Drinks has secured a financing package of £4.5 million to support the company to grow its global exports

Global drinks companies form REfresh Alliance

The consortium will aim to accelerate renewable energy adoption in the drinks industry’s supply chain.

Maker's Mark appoints new master distiller

The bourbon brand has selected former senior director of innovation Dr Blake Layfield as its new master distiller

Holyrood Distillery appoints brand and marketing director

Inglis joins Holyrood from her most recent role as senior brand manager for whisky company Gordon & MacPhail

Global drinks companies for REfresh Alliance

The consortium will aim to accelerate renewable energy adoption in the drinks industry’s supply chain.

First distillation takes place at the Cabrach after more than 170 years

"This is a project that will serve as the economic lungs of our regeneration vision for this special place," said CEO Jonathan Christie

Bacardi reveals multi-million Scotch expansions

Drinks company Bacardi has updated on the expansions made to its Scotch whisky production facilities

Scotch whisky industry reacts to new UK budget

Diageo GB boss Nuno Teles called the expected increase of duty on alcohol a "betrayal"

Johnnie Walker Princes Street venue reaches 1m visitors

The venue opened in Edinburgh in 2021, and has now welcomed its millionth visitor

Fynoderee auctions rum in aid of RNLI

All auction proceeds from 'Bottle No 1' of Refuge Manx Rumwill be donated to the RNLI

Young Spirits appoints new managing director

The company has appointed its former director of operations Barbara Russell Scott as managing director

Highland Park refreshes brand design

Highland Park has refreshed the branding of its core-range 12, 15, and 18 Years Old single malt whiskies

Eden Mill partners with bio-tech firm MiAlgae

MiAlgae will use whisky by-products from Eden Mill to grow microalgae as a sustainable source of Omega-3s

Adnams pays tribute to head distiller

Adnams has paid tribute to head distiller John McCarthy, who passed away suddenly on 12 October at the age of 55

Drinksology Kirker Greer certified as B Corp

The company's spirits brands, such as Ukiyo, Born Irish Whiskey, and Kadoo Rums, are included under the certification

Mackmyra Distillery acquired after bankruptcy

Mackmyra, which filed for bankruptcy in August 2024, has been purchased by Lennart Hero and No 1 Capital AB

Ian Macleod Distillers releases ESG report

The report outlines the company's plans to reach net zero carbon emissions in line with SWA targets

Dewar’s toasts its story in new campaign

The 'Here's to the Story' campaign marks the first step of a brand refresh for the blended Scotch

New master blender appointed at Wyoming Whiskey

The distillery has welcomed Brendan Cook as its new master blender

Vendome expands manufacturing capabilities

The copper and brass works has opened its new facility dedicated to stainless steel tank production

Laphroaig appoints new distillery manager

George Campbell joins as distillery manager, returning to the distillery more than a decade since he first joined it as a tour guide

Laphraoig collaborates with illustrator for new whisky series

The Islay distillery with explore the people of its past with its Strong Characters collection

Indian drinks retailer launches in UK

Maharaja Drinks supplies Indian wines, beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks direct to the consumer

Glencairn designs bespoke decanters for East Asia Whisky Company

The decanters house 33-year-old Macallan whiskies selected by the independent bottler

Diageo trials paper-based bottle in on-trade

The 90 per cent paper-based 70cl bottle will be exclusive to Johnnie Walker Princes Street’s 1820 bar in Edinburgh

Edrington agrees sale of Famous Grouse

Edrington says the move, which will also see it sell brand Naked Malt Scotch Whisky, will allow it to focus on its ultra-premium spirits brands

Campari CEO steps down after six months

The Campari Board of Directors has appointed Paolo Marchesini and Fabio Di Fede as interim co-CEOs

Scotch Whisky Association affirms commitment to responsible marketing with new appointments

Four new members join the Independent Complaints Panel (ICP) for the SWA's Code of Practice for Responsible Marketing of Scotch Whisky

Rothes Glen to hold Ultimate Whisky Weekend

The luxury castle is offering a discounted rate for the whisky experience until the end of September

Johnnie Walker to unveil lightweight whisky bottle

Johnnie Walker has revealed Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra, in what the brand claims is the world’s lightest 70cl Scotch whisky glass bottle to date

Scotch whisky exports fell by 18 per cent in first half of 2024, SWA reports

"These figures are a reminder that the success of Scotch whisky cannot be taken for granted," said SWA chief executive Mark Kent

New managing director for UK, Ireland, and Nordic markets joins Rémy Cointreau

Lee James has been appointed to Rémy Cointreau, having departed Pernod Ricard after nearly two decades

New GTR appointment at Rémy Cointreau

David William Dang has been appointed to the role of managing director global travel retail (GTR) APAC for Rémy Cointreau GTR

Seedlip founder opens non-alcoholic distillery

Ben Branson, the founder of Seedlip, has announced the launch of Sylva, a non-alcoholic distillery and maturation lab

Connacht Distillery acquired by Terroirs Distillers

Terroirs Distillers has announced that it has acquired Irish distillery Connacht

Holyrood Distillery announces partnership with Dutch distributor

A new partnership with High Spirits will see Holyrood's portfolio stocked in independent retailers across the Netherlands

Kirker Greer Spirits expands listings for Ukiyo

The Japanese spirits brand has gained retailer listings in the Netherlands and Germany

Two senior appointments at International Beverage

The spirits company has appointed a distilleries general manager and a marketing director

McMillan Coppersmiths reflects on growth

The manufacturer was acquired by Briggs of Burton in 2020

Penrhos Spirits calls on farmers to “save the raspberries”

Artisan gin brand Penrhos Spirits has issued a call to fruit farms to “save the raspberries” in a new campaign

Mackmyra declares bankruptcy

Swedish distillery Mackmyra has filed for bankruptcy. The news comes in the same year the distillery marks its 25th anniversary

Chivas Regal named official whisky of Arsenal

Chivas Regal has announced a multi-year partnership with London football club Arsenal

Co-op creates its first Fairtrade rum in partnership with Kingsland Drinks

The selected rum was made in collaboration with the Fairtrade Foundation, and is the first Fairtrade rum under Co-op's brand

Malibu teams up with Tom Daley for safe drinking campaign

The campaign raises awareness of the dangers of drinking alcohol in or around water

Scientists extract valuable chemicals from whisky co-products

The researchers believe the new technique could offer both economic and environmental benefits

Additive Free Alliance becomes independent organisation

The change has been made in response to consumer demand for transparency in labelling of Tequila and other spirits

Larceny launches new packaging and “Seize Tonight” campaign

New initiatives pay homage to John E Fitzgerald, the US treasury agent who inspired the Larceny and Old Fitzgerald brands

Chivas Brothers and Simpsons Malt invest in low-carbon fertiliser

The low-carbon fertiliser produced by OCI is being trialled by Chivas Brothers' Wheat Growers Group

RD1 Spirits announces new research and development master distiller role

Former University of Kentucky distilling researcher Jarrad Gollihue PhD will lead the position

AB InBev sells Atom back to founder

"We are once again a fully independent and 100 per cent founder-owned business," announces founder Justin Petszaft

Have the ultimate whisky weekend in Speyside this November

From 21–24 November 2024, Rothes Glen Castle in Scotland will host a weekend for whisky enthusiasts

Speciality Brands to partner with Starward

Starward's whisky is heading to the UK exclusively via Speciality Brands from September

Cotswolds Distillery unveils Wetlands Ecological Treatment System

According to the distillery, the Wetlands will naturally process three quarters of waste water created by making whisky at the distillery

Mahiki returns with pivot from clubs to spirits

The 90s nightclub brand has revealed a new line-up of drinks

Benbecula Distillery appoints returning local as distillery manager

New distillery Benbecula has appointed Mary Margaret Connarty as distillery manager

Brockmans Gin to launch lighter weight bottle

Through the new bottle, Brockmans aims to further align its product with the brand's sustainability goals

Renais Gin partners with French distributor

The collaboration with Maison Villevert is key for Renais, which uses grapes from a Chablis vineyard to make its gin

Maison Ferrand acquires Identity Drinks

Through the acquisition, the company has established Maison Ferrand UK

Almqvist brings its gin and aquavit to UK

The expansion is the distillery’s first launch in a new market since it opened in Sweden in 2022

Pernod Ricard establishes North American Distillers

The formation of the new company comes as Pernod Ricard seeks to focus on its spirits portfolio

Pernod Richard establishes North American Distillers

The formation of the new company comes as Pernod Ricard seeks to focus on its spirits portfolio

Lancaster Spirits Co begins whisky production

The whisky will be made in the brand’s new Whisky Room, a distillery and warehouse specially designed for Lancaster’s whisky

Fifth whisky released in Chichibu 7even Gods of Fortune line

The single-cask series is bottled by Dutch distributor Salud Spirits

Desi Daru Vodka seeks investment

The brand is looking to raise £1 million in investment in order to grow production and distribute internationally

Wildjac releases range in paper bottles

The bottles were produced by sustainable packaging company Frugalpac

Grey Goose vodka teams up with Idris Elba

The partnership is part of the brand’s ongoing campaign around its latest release, Grey Goose Altius

Ben Lomond Gin releases first non-alcoholic spirit

The Non-Alcoholic Botanical Spirit is inspired by the brand's flagship gin

Casa Redondo acquires Safari from Diageo

Diageo has announced the sale of fruit-flavoured liqueur Safari to Casa Redondo, a Portugal-based drinks company

Cordusio achieves B Corp certification

The Italian red berry aperitif brand says it is the first Italian spirit to achieve the certification

Aceo plans Dallas Dhu Distillery's return

The plans will see Dallas Dhu back in production and a visitor centre opened onsite

Sustainability consultancy launched by Avallen Spirits founders

The Calvados makers have launched Avallen Solutions, a sustainability consultancy for the drinks and hospitality industries.

Absolut celebrates once-lost Warhol painting

The vodka brand has revealed an Absolut Warhol design from a painting rediscovered in 2020

Watsons’ Renais gin to launch in US

The gin will initially launch in on-trade premises in California in July, before rolling out across 40 states later in 2024

Santo Spirits launches still strength Tequila nationwide in US

The Santo 110 Proof Blanco was previously available in limited US outlets

The Antiquary returns with new expressions and new look

The blended Scotch whisky brand from Tomatin has announced the release of three new expressions and a refreshed look

Bacardí awarded for Bombay Sapphire river protection

Bacardí has been recognised by the Wildlife Habitat Council for river protection work at Bombay Sapphire distillery

Cambio Tequila launched by chef

The new brand has launched its inaugural Blanco and Reposado expressions to select markets in the United States

Casa Del Sol Tequila launches in France

The Tequila brand, which was co-founded by Eva Longoria, will also partner with Vogue100 and Vogue World Paris

Hermitage releases 100-year-old Cognac

Named for the ‘Golden Century’ in France, just 68 one-litre decanters of the Cognac have been released

Cotswolds launches campaign for flagship gin

The ‘Today will be Cloudy and Dry’ campaign focuses on Cotswolds' flagship dry gin

Pinnock Distillery in Shakespeare-inspired collaboration

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, has collaborated with Pinnock Distillery to create a gin inspired by A 'Midsummer Night’s Dream'

Elle Fanning is the face of Roku Gin campaign

Roku Gin has launched its new Come Alive with the Seasons campaign in collaboration with Elle Fanning and Sofia Coppola

Arbikie launches gin with Caledonian Sleeper

The limited-edition gin will raise money for the Railway Children charity's Glasgow project

Mount Gay releases rum in tribute to late distiller

The Coffey Still Expression is the first release from the brand since its copper Coffey still was refurbished in 2019

Speyburn refreshes core collection and branding

The Speyside distillery has revealed updated branding and new entries to its core collection

Desi Daru Vodka selects UK distributor

The brand will partner with UK distributor and sales agency Nightcap Brands to grow its on-trade presence

Maison Courvoisier releases special design for Harrods anniversary

The Cognac house has announced an exclusive design of Courvoisier Extra for the 175th anniversary of luxury department store Harrods

Chivas Brothers launches sustainable agriculture programme

The pilot programme aims to support Scottish farmers to reduce the barley-growing industry’s carbon footprint

Blanco Tequila to be released by Volcan de mi Tierra

The brand has announced Blanco Tahona, which joins its range of premium Tequilas

Bunnahabhain launches Fèis Ìle whiskies in US

The Islay distillery will launch 14-year-old and 23-year-old expressions in the US, following the initial festival release

James May asks fans to create ads for his gin

May will launch the 'Gin of the People' campaign on his YouTube channel on 8 June, in celebration of World Gin Day

Papa Salt gin to launch in the UK

The Australian gin brand, co-founded by actress Margot Robbie, will launch in the UK via Harvey Nichols

Benromach Distillery adds limited-edition whisky to its Contrasts range

Benromach Distillery has launched the latest addition to its Contrasts range – a 10-year-old limited-edition, single malt whisky matured in American new oak casks.

The Echlinville Distillery launches inaugural single estate whiskey release

Echlinville – The Beginning, from The Echlinville Distillery, features two field-to-glass whiskeys distilled exclusively from barley grown, harvested and floor malted on the distillery farm.

Bushmills adds 23-year-old expression to travel retail portfolio

The release will initially be exclusive to Avolta’s World Duty Free stores at Heathrow Airport, before a global release to Avolta travel retail stores

Two Stacks Irish Whiskey to be imported and sold exclusively by Foley Family Wines

Campari’s airport installation celebrates Cannes festival

Campari will be an official partner of the film festival for the third year

Padstow Distilling re-releases its Cornish vodka

The vodka has been redesigned to highlight the North Cornwall coastline and the grain used in its production

Chrome Horse Society appoints director of marketing

Kara Zacconi joins the luxury Tequila brand as director of marketing, USA

The Oxford Artisan Distillery becomes Fielden

The brand is currently building a new distillery in Yorkshire, and has announced a partnership with Berry Bros & Rudd