Diageo has bought “prestige” tequila brand DeLeón and formed a second joint venture with hip-hop star and luxury goods marketer Sean 'Diddy' Combs in attempt to “reclaim leadership position” in tequila in the US.

The pre-mixed drinks category, for so long the ugly duckling of the drinks world, has spread its wings and flown. 

Tito’s Handmade Vodka, one of the pioneer products of the US’s craft vodka industry, will be available in the UK on and off-trade later this month through Hi-Spirits.

A New Zealand-produced vodka distilled from milk sugars has launched in the US through Leche Spirits.

Hamish Smith visits Roussillon in France, a region on the up despite myriad challenges – including the hogs that are driving winemakers crazy

Brandy, outside of the classic Cognac, Armagnac and calvados sectors, is a huge, diverse category comprising mainly national brands. Christian Davis provides the picture

An old country with a new approach to its winemaking, Moldova is eyeing international markets. Jaq Bayles finds plenty to write home about

Hamish Smith travels to Porto and finds optimism where he was least expecting it

Bruce Jack is one of South Africa’s best and most high profile winemakers, in charge of all of Accolade’s SA wines. Christian Davis engages with an engaging character

Guest writer Ameet Chandarana, MD of design & digital marketing firm Maynard Malone, asks: What is your brand bringing to the party?