Penrhos Spirits has announced a new partnership with Fortitude Drinks UK as the brand’s first national distributor.

UK-based distribution and brand-building company, Chimera Brand Development, has announced the addition of three brands to its portfolio.

Mike Carthy, founder and owner of Slingsby Gin, has invested in Hacien tequila for an undisclosed sum.

St Andrews-based Eden Mill Distillery has been acquired from administration by a private equity firm, saving the jobs of its 42 staff members.

Brown-Forman has appointed Liviko as its exclusive representative across all Baltic countries. 

Diageo has paused production at Roseisle Maltings near Elgin, Moray, Scotland, until June 2026 at least, due to lowered demand.

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

Non-alcoholic Scottish spirit brand Feragaia has received a majority investment from independent luxury goods group Chanrossa.

Loch Lomond Group has announced the official opening of Luss Distillery, a new distillery and visitor experience centre.

Amber Beverage UK (ABUK) has completed an asset purchase deal with Kingsland Drinks-owned distribution business, Ten Locks.

Motel Mezcal has officially launched across six Asia Pacific markets, including Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Taiwan and New Zealand.

Tito's Handmade Vodka has acquired a majority stake in Lalo Tequila, the first strategic acquisition for the brand.

Maison Ferrand UK has added Adriatico Amaretto to its premium distribution portfolio, alongside the launch of Adriatico Zero, the brand's first non-alcoholic expression. 

Independent Scotch whisky firm Ardgowan Distillery Company has secured multiple distribution deals across Europe, North America and Asia.

South Africa has lowered the minimum alcohol by volume (abv) level requirement for spirits, aligning with the global norm.

Sweden-based distillery, Almqvist Destilleri, has appointed drinks industry stalwart Jake Burger as its head distiller.

Japanese shochu brand Iichiko has signed an exclusive partnership with premium spirits distributor Speciality Brands as of 1 September.

Kay Sake has announced a partnership with UK distributor Nightcap Brands to join its portfolio of premium beverages.

UK wine and spirits specialist Majestic Wine Group has announced that Enotria & Coe chief executive Julian Momen will retire and step down from his role later this year.

Diageo India has broken ground on The Good Craft Co. Flavour Market, its destination dedicated to Indian craft spirits.

Former Diageo president of North America, Deirdre Mahlan, has been appointed as interim chief financial officer for the company.

Zamora Company, owner of Licor 43 and Ramón Bilbao, has published the fifth edition of its Conscious Company Report for 2024.

French spirits group La Martiniquaise-Bardinet has acquired a majority stake in English gin producer Warner’s Distillery, for an undisclosed sum.

Canada has seen the sales of American spirits fall by 66% after stores began pulling US products in response to tariffs.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and Edrington have announced the expansion of their distribution agreement to California.

Wales-based Hensol Castle Distillery has announced an agreement with Molson Coors Beverage Company to list a portion of its spirits across the UK.

Scottish spirits company Edrington has announced its financial results for the year to 31 March 2025, which saw revenue fall by 10%.

Fine wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros & Rudd has appointed Jamie Ritchie as managing director of international and auctions, with responsibility for leading its business in the US and Asia.

Diageo India, also known as United Spirits Limited, has announced the purchase of a majority controlling stake in Goa-based gin producer Nao Spirits for INR 130 crores (US$15.2m). 

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has launched an updated version of its Level 3 Award in Spirits qualification, in response to the growing demand for spirits education.

Luxardo, the family-owned Italian distillery, has announced a change in its distribution in the UK market.

According to forecasts by IWSR, leader in beverage alcohol data and insights, the global beverage alcohol market is expected to grow by $16bn over the next five years.

Diageo India has partnered with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) to offer Level 1 Spirits training sessions for women bartenders and junior professionals across the country.

After months of negotiations, the UK and EU have agreed on a new post-Brexit trade deal, with talks still continuing on a youth mobility scheme.

Maverick Drinks has announced the introduction of Bols Blue 1575 to its portfolio, as the liqueur launches in the UK for the on and off trade from this month. 

Jack Daniel’s owner Brown‑Forman has announced the start of its own distribution business in Italy to bring its portfolio directly to Italian consumers for the first time. 

French gin brand Gibson’s has introduced its first gin and tonic in a can, created with Gibson’s London Dry Gin and tonic water.

The UK and India have agreed a new trade deal which will see tariffs on gin and Scotch whisky fall to 40%.

Women Leading Rum has announced the expansion of its organisation to now include those involved in spirits, becoming Women Leading Rum & Spirits.

From July, spirits protected by geographic indicator (GI) status will see current fees associated with the Spirit Drinks Verification (SDV) scheme replaced by a lower flat rate.

Johnson Brothers has entered into the Texas market with the acquisition of Maverick Beverage Company, a leading distributor of fine wine and spirits.

Saga Spirits, a new whiskey company from Wes Henderson, co-founder of Angel’s Envy, has entered into a distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits for its portfolio of whiskey products.

Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has completed commissioning of its new distillery, with both gin and single malt whisky now being produced on-site.

Monarq Group and Familia Torres, the Spanish wine and spirits producer, have announced a new regional distribution agreement for Torres Brandy and El Gobernador Pisco.

Diageo has exchanged majority ownership of the brand rights for Cîroc vodka in North America, for majority ownership of tequila brand Lobos 1707.

Stock Spirits Group has announced its acquisition of The Drinks Company, a UK-based independent spirits importer and distributor.

IQ Spirits, a new distributor dedicated to premium independent spirits in France, has announced its launch.

The Boatyard Distillery has announced a new partnership with Banfi Vintners to become the exclusive sales agent in the US for its Boatyard Double Gin. 

Campari Group will sell its production facility in Australia to local canning and bottling business Garage Beverage Manufacturing.

A Diageo India chief believes that the company has ambitions to "build a portfolio" of craft spirits in India.