East London spirits brand Hoxton has announced a new distribution partnership with Atom Group.

The Bartender Knowledge Exchange, a programme of peer-to-peer learning opportunities for bartenders, has returned to London Cocktail Week for a third year.

The Whisky Exchange has appointed Natalie Tennent as its new managing director which will be effective from 7 July 2025.

Sakari Sake has announced a partnership with Speciality Drinks to distribute its range in the UK.

Spirits giant Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to acquire The Whisky Exchange from founders Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh.

Pernod Ricard has announced the acquisition of online retailer The Whisky Exchange for an undisclosed fee.

The Whisky Exchange has stopped selling Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible  as the backlash against his “sexist” reviews continues to gather pace.

US Spirits company Fortune Brands today begun trading as Beam on the New York stock exchange, following the separation of its businesses.

Diageo has extended the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project campaign with the release of city and country-themed bottles to selected global markets.

Diageo has announced that Madonna will partner Smirnoff in the next instalment of the Nightlife Exchange Project.

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