Constellation upbeat despite sales fall

Constellation Brands has reported a 15% drop in consolidated net sales in the first quarter of its current financial year, largely impacted by the sale of its value spirits business.

Diageo to shed 900 jobs in Scotland

Diageo is to cut 900 jobs with the closure of a whisky packaging plant in Kilmarnock and its Port Dundas distillery in Glasgow over the next two years.

Scotch wins after talking Turkey

Scotch whisky producers have won a battle over discriminatory tax rates in the Turkish market.

Cooley Distillery cleans up with gold awards

Ireland's only independent whiskey distiller, the Cooley Distillery, cleaned up with eight gold medals in the US, at two separate spirits competitions which took place in New York and Los Angeles.

SAB offers 10% equity to black community

Black drinks retailers in South Africa are being offered a 10% stake in South African Breweries as part of SABMiller's commitment to an economic empowerment programme.

Glenrothes honours 'quiet man of blending'

A limited-edition expression of The Glenrothes has been created by John Ramsay, who retires this month after overseeing production of the malt whisky since the early 1990s.

Wines in the press June 26 - 28

What the critics have to say in this weekend's news.

Sergi Arola unveiled as new face of Berberana

Two-Michelin starred Spanish chef Sergi Arola has been offically unveiled as the new face of wine brand Berberana.

New sparkling wine screwcap is launched

Adding to the ever increasing choice of wine closures, a new aluminium screwcap specifically designed for slightly sparkling wine has been created by the Guala Closures Group.

Pernod Ricard shakes up global team

Pernod Ricard has announced some senior changes to its international management team structure.

Drinkaware appoints chief medical adviser

Drinkaware has appointed alcohol expert Professor Paul Wallace to the new position of chief medical adviser.

Madrid wines come to London

The first London tasting of wines from Vinos de Madrid will be held at Century Club, Soho on July 1.

Vivat Bacchus introduce new restaurant line up

Farringdon's Vivat Bacchus unveils a new restaurant line up in the shape of a two-woman team.

Amarula creates oasis in Scottish capital

Cream liqueur brand Amarula has created an African oasis in the middle of Edinburgh as part of its summer marketing campaign.

SWA wins battle against Italian 'Scotch'

The Scotch Whisky Association has finally claimed victory in a long-running legal case, winning injunctions against Italian whiskies which claimed Scottish heritage.

Vinexpo organisers say figures down, but confidence up

An early release of Vinexpo attendence figures show a decline in numbers from 2007's event, but organisers are saying that Vinexpo 2009, has marked a turning point in business confidence.

Amarula's marketing campaign hits Edinburgh

Cream liqueur brand Amarula has created an African oasis in the middle of Edinburgh as part of its summer marketing campaign.

Prosecco awarded DOCG status

Prosecco producers are celebrating today after the region has finally been awarded DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status after 40 years.

Cavit appoints new general manager

Trentino co-operative Cavit has appointed a new general manager, Enrico Zanoni.

Morgan's Spiced back on TV

The first Morgan's Spiced TV campaign for over five years forms the centrepiece of a £3m marketing spend on the rum brand by Diageo this summer.