Innovation in the category is aimed at attracting younger consumers, especially through cocktails.

Our brandy category takes into account any brandy outside the Cognac region and embraces a hugely diverse collection of spirits.

The adoption of local produce has been one of the biggest trends within the global drinks industry over the past few years, particularly in the on-trade where the influence of sustainability has encouraged consumers to look closer to home for their drinking choices.

The major Rioja producer, Marqués de Riscal, has held a charity auction in Beijing of 100 vintages dating from 1862 to 2005.

Beam Global Spirits & Wine has launched gin brand, Larios 12, to Spanish travel retail.

The Supreme Court of Spain has ruled in favour of Pernod Ricard and the Cuban government in the Havana Club trademark dispute with Bacardi.

Pernod Ricard has sold its shares in Ambrosio Velasco to Diego Zamora for €33.1 million (excluding debt).