William Grant & Sons has announced the acquisition of the Drambuie Liqueur Company. 

The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) has announced shipments of cognac have fallen by 6.7% in volume and 10.2% in value from August 2013- July 2014.

Sazerac - the New Orleans-based company – has announced the addition of Bond & Royal Spirits to focus on developing brands within the specialty and craft spirits space. 

Despite a challenging year Siobhan Thompson, CEO Wines of South Africa (Wosa) is optimistic that South African wines are on the up.

Pernod Ricard UK managing director, Denis O’Flynn has been elected as the next chairman of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), succeeding Nick Hyde in January 2015.

Australian brewery Redoak was named the Supreme Champion at the International Beer Challenge awards ceremony on Monday. 

 Bacardi has announced the limited release of The Facundo Rum Collection in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California.

Diageo and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs have announced the newest addition to its ultra premium Cîroc vodka flavour portfolio.

The Glenlivet has unveiled The Glenlivet Nàdurra First Fill Selection, the second permanent expression in its Nàdurra range. 

Premium Somerset cider maker Thatchers has announced a partnership with Innis & Gunn to enter the US market. 

Abderrahim ‘Absou’ El Asfar’s bar concept – winner of the Ballantine’s entrepreneurial competition with more than 50% of the vote – opened at Le Chacha, Paris last night. 

William Grant & Sons has reported increased turnover of £1.2bn, up 5.2% on the previous year. 

Vantguard – formerly Global Premium brands - has announced plans for a US launch of its entire portfolio. 

Bacardi has announced the Bacardi Legacy Global Final 2015 will be held in Sydney. 

Spain is experiencing a great gin renaissance and is a must-embrace market for premium producers, reports Holly Motion

What does it take to make and maintain a great cocktail list? Christian Davis asks around

TheFloatingRumShack.com and CheekyTiki are launching a competitive cocktail challenge to find a ‘Cocktail Kahuna’.