03 July, 2025

If there's one spirit poised to dominate UK bars this summer, it's tequila. Recent CGA data revealed that while overall spirits sales have declined, tequila's value in the on-trade rose by 3.2% in 2024, reaching £276 million. 

Australian winemaker Neil McGuigan has joined forces with Hunter Valley-born TV presenter and chef John Torode to create a Pinot Noir Rosé.

Smirnoff launches new flavours

14 November, 2011

US: Diageo has launched two new Smirnoff flavours. Whipped Cream and Fluffed Marshmallow are to be fronted by model and socialite Amber Rose. 

Drambuie has reported operating profits of £2.81m – up 2% on last year.

AB InBev’s buoyant Asia-Pacific and Latin America markets have offset negative growth in North America and Europe, to spur overall revenue growth.

Scotch whisky exports are up 17% compared with last year, with nine of the category’s top ten markets in growth.

Diageo’s chief financial officer is to step down. Nick Rose will stand down from the board at the company’s AGM on 14 October 2010.

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