Beam Suntory has launched a collection of whiskies from its Scottish and Irish distilleries.

Irish Distillers is opening the doors to its Irish Whiskey Academy to the general public with in-depth courses available to spirits enthusiasts from December this year.

Introducing minimum unit pricing on alcohol in England would be up to 50 times more effective in tackling problems caused by cheap drink than the government’s recent policy of a ban on below cost selling, according to researchers from the University of Sheffield.

Stolichnaya Premium Vodka has announced plans to unveil Night Edition 2014, the second in a range designed to target nightlife, at TFWA Cannes.

Beam Suntory has announced it has completed the organisational integration of Suntory Holdings’ spirits business. 

The Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor Centre has reported the arrival of two copper pot stills yesterday. 

Disaronno has unveiled a new bottle, designed by luxury fashion house, Versace.

Cointreau has announced plans to unveil Cointreau Noir to the UK at London Cocktail Week.

Chapel Down, the market leader in English wines and beers, has completed its equity crowdfunding offer in 24 days by raising the maximum allowable amount of £3.95m and achieving a new world record in the process.

Belvedere Vodka is opening a three-day ‘Drink, Eat, Live’ pop-up during London Cocktail Week. 

Guestwriter Steve Raye of Brand Action Team tells us his practical advice for exporters looking for a US importer. 

As we continue our journey through the best city bars in the world, Helmut Adam from Mixology magazine, investigates the German capital

Three UK bartenders were named the “most promising” in the country at the Bacardi Legacy UK Final last night. 

Sarah Mitchell has been named Maxxium UK’s most spontaneous bartender, at the Courvoisier Chateau in Jamac.