North Rhône Valley vineyards harvested earlier than south
Published: 06 September, 2018
The harvest of the northern sector of the Rhône Valley has occurred prior to the southern sector due to favourable weather.
Top Stories
Edrington adds Wyoming Whiskey to US portfolio
Published: 06 September, 2018
Edrington has formed a strategic partnership with Wyoming Whiskey which includes the acquisition of its US business.
Armagnac producer plants all 10 AOC grape varieties
Published: 31 August, 2018
Caroline Rozes and her family at Domaine d’Aurensan and Chateau de Léberon have planted all 10 grape varieties legally authorised for the production of AOC armagnac.
Pernod Ricard to 'monitor' cannabis legislation before investing
Published: 31 August, 2018
Pernod Ricard CEO Alexandre Ricard said the company will wait to see how cannabis legalisation effects the sales of premium spirits before investing in the emerging industry.
Analysis
Why beer can learn from spirits
Published: 05 September, 2018
The sales of big beer brands is dropping across large parts of the US and Europe and Chris Cassell, managing director at independant drinks marketing company White Label, explores how these brands should follow in the footsteps of spirits.
Bar news
Sherwood and Venning bros to open new bar Little Mercies
Published: 31 August, 2018
Alan Sherwood has collaborated with Max and Noel Venning of Three Sheets and Bar Three to launch a new bar called Little Mercies in London this September.
Exclusive: Elon Soddu made head bartender at The Beaufort Bar
Published: 30 August, 2018
Elon Soddu has been named head bartender of The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy hotel in London.