Jinro soju has retained its position as the number one selling spirit brand in the world, ahead of Emperador brandy, according to Drinks International’s Millionaires’ Club 2015.

Rob McPherson, former president of Bacardi Canada, has urged Facundo Bacardi not to “let Bacardi go off the cliff”. 

After decades of rum dominance Bacardi is no longer the best selling rum, having been been usurped by United Spirits’ McDowell’s no.1 Celebration, according to The Millionaires’ Club 2015.

Philippine gin Ginebra San Miguel has strengthened its position as the world’s best-selling gin, adding 10% in sales volume last year, according to The Millionaires' Club 2015.

Officer’s Choice is the best-selling whisky in the world for a second year running, extending its lead over McDowell’s No.1 whisky and Johnnie Walker in 2014.

The leading French cooperative wine group, Val d'Orbieu-UCCOAR, has unveiled a new name, Vinadeis, and announced a strategic partnership with France’s number one French agricultural cooperative group.

Vinexpo chairman Xavier de Eizaguirre and CEO Guillaume Deglise have announced that the 2017 Vinexpo will be just four days, from Monday to Thursday.

A man called Sparrow is trying to save a cat from extinction. Christian Davis meets the Snow Leopard’s best friend

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These are exciting times for German winemakers and their wines, says Andrew Catchpole

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Ali Reynolds of Hawksmoor Spitalfields has won Diageo Reserve World Class UK Bartender of the Year.