Diageo has introduced Captain Morgan 100 Proof Spiced Rum in the US. The new blend is described as having a robust taste balanced with spices. Captain Morgan vice president Nagisa Manabe said: "Captain Morgan 100 Proof Spiced Rum offers a hint of vanilla and dry fruits, creating an exceptionally different and…

Corona Extra beer has launched a Corona Save the Beach campaign to help promote the preservation of global beaches. The Mexican brand has committed to recovering at least one beach per year, starting this December. The project will be unveiled via a series of events designed to promote the spirit of beach culture. The tour will kick off with…

Glenmon Distillers, based in Goa, India, is now a 50:50 joint venture partner with South American Demerara Distillers. The partnership will mean a greater distribution network in Europe, Africa and Asia subcontinents. Glenmon CEO Dr Mohan Krishna…

The Finnish government plans to hike alcohol tax by 10 percent in a bid to discourage heavy drinking. Finland’s government plans to make the changes…

A Scottish whisky distillery is seeking £184m compensation from its local council. Gordon and MacPhail, who own Benromach Distillery…

SABMiller has commited to reduce water consumption across its global operations. The group aims to reduce water use per litre of beer by 25% by 2015. This initiative will save around 20 billion litres of water every year by 2015 – enough…

All-inclusive drinks deals and cheap supermarket alcohol should be banned, according to British MPs. The UK Home Affairs select committee’s Policing in the 21st Century report has suggested setting a minimum price on alcohol, in a bid to stop reckless drinking over-burdening police.  The report said that the biggest challenge for police was violence and disorder caused by excessive drinking of…