Reh Kendermann has announced that it has taken a share in Yapp Brothers, one of the leading importers of French wines in England, effective from now.

SABMiller has been granted an extension for Anheuser-Busch InBev to make a formal takeover offer. 

Bourbon is the fastest growing, most under-developed whisky category and could outgrow Scotch, according to Sazerac Company.

The Rhône Valley has experienced “one of the best harvests in recent years” and the “red wines are showing an incredible level of potential”, according to Côtes du Rhône Wines. 

One Eyed Spirits - the makers of Ron de Jeremy Rum and Spirit Cartel - is launching Ron de Jeremy XO Rum in the UK.

Diageo has unveiled three “exceptionally rare” single malt Scotch whiskies for Travel Retail.

An early Monday morning, and the BBC radio newsreader has reached the final item of the 7am bulletin. As is the convention with any news story preceded with an “and finally”, the item is meant to signal a change of pace, offering some light relief. 

Cocktail guru Jan Warren shares a travelogue of his cocktail adventures

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Hamish Smith finds in Charles Joly a man who doesn’t make compromises – but does make great bars

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Joe Ballinger of Berry and Rye in Liverpool was named Buffalo Trace UK champion yesterday, after winning the national final in Lexington, Kentucky.