Diageo has agreed to sell 100% of its shareholding in Diageo Kenya Limited, which holds 65% of the shares in EABL, to Asahi including Kenyan spirits business, UDVK.

There’s no change in the top three, but the lower echelons see some shifts and a new entry.

There are definite signs of change being afoot in brands’ popularity stakes in this always exciting category.

This March, 818 Tequila, owned by model and entrepreneur, Kendall Jenner, has arrived in the UK. 

Trois Frères Distillery, the makers of Takamaka Rum in the Seychelles, has announced that it is launching into Taiwan through boutique importer and distributor Bring The Rocks.

The Islay Boys have announced plans to create Islay's 12th whisky distillery, Laggan Bay Distillery, at Glenegedale in Laggan Bay on Islay.

Martini has announced that all its Asti grape suppliers are on track to being certified sustainable by Equalitas in 2021.

US: Polish vodka brand Sobieski is to launch three new flavours in the US. Espresso, Cynamon and Bizon Grass are to be imported and marketed by Imperial Brands.