Diageo’s Johnnie Walker is once again the bestselling whisky from Scotland with 23% of the poll naming it the house pour.

Brand development agency GHF has announced the acquisition of English whisky brand Fielden for an undisclosed sum.

Two new brands debut as bestsellers, adding to the pool of premium brands slugging it out for a place in top bars

After a two-year hiatus, the Italian wine showcase, Borsa Vini, returns to London with a trade tasting featuring over 300 wines from the region.

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced the appointment of Rita Greenwood, chief investment officer at William Grant & Sons, as the new chair of the SWA Council.

It’s never been a more closely fought battle for the top spot in tequila as it was this year.

Wines and spirits distributor Enotria has announced the appointment of Phillip White as its new chief executive officer.

Independent bottler House of Rum has announced a distribution agreement with Skylark Spirits to target on and off-trade channels across the UK. 

De Kuyper Royal Distillers has announced the launch of its De Kuyper cocktails in KeyKeg in a 20-litre format.

Spirits educators The Mixing Class have announced the launch of The Mixing Class Studios, a multidisciplinary creative consultancy. 

For the 10th time in Brands Report history Tanqueray has been named the bestselling gin.

In a Brands Report first, this year’s Bartenders’ Choice is straight in at the top of the pile

The Drinks International Brands Report 2026 has officially launched online.