Distell Group has agreed a deal to acquire a 26% stake in KWA Holding East Africa Limited (KHEAL), a leading spirits manufacturer, bottler and distributor in Kenya.

Patrón Spirits has introduced Roca Patrón, a tequila purely made using the traditional tahona wheel process.

Crème de Cassis de Dijon was named Supreme Champion at the International Spirits Challenge awards ceremony last night at the Honorable Artillery Company in London.

The Famous Grouse has announced it will release a Limited Edition Commonwealth Games Whisky for Glasgow 2014.

The UK is the first market to stock Diageo’s new single grain scotch whisky, Haig Club, with Selfridges offering the product from this month.

Berry Bros & Rudd Spirits has released The Glenrothes Sherry Cask Reserve to its key global markets.

Single malt is growing in travel retail with increased premiumisation and demand for exclusivity. It tells us a lot about the category’s burgeoning fortunes around the globe. Joe Bates reports

Armagnac is claimed to be the oldest brandy in France, and in the past was consumed for its therapeutic benefits. Christian Davis gets a prescription

The winemakers of Rioja are doing exceptional things in their attempts at diversification. Hamish Smith reports

Wray & Nephew master blender, Joy Spence, recieved the Outstanding Contribution award at the ISC 2014. Hamish Smith got her reaction.

There’s plenty to look forward to at the annual cocktail-fest – including new elements. Hamish Smith previews the event

Masahiro Urushido has been named Chivas Regal’s first ever Chivas Master, at the NoMad Hotel in New York this week.