Exports of Cognac increased for a fourth consecutive year in 2018, with strong growth in the Far East offsetting a downcast performance in Europe.

New Holland Brewing Company, West Michigan-based craft brewer and distiller, is kicking off 2019 with the announcement of two new seasonal brands and an addition to the Dragon’s Milk brand family.

Lakefront Brewery has announced an addition to its year-round lineup in the form of a New England-style IPA called Hazy Rabbit.

Independent Scotch whisky bottler Douglas Laing has released a trio of limited edition single cask expressions to celebrate Chinese New Year – the year of the pig.

Diageo has revealed further details of its limited edition Game of Thrones Single Malt Collection, which is now available to pre-order from Amazon.

pFriem Family Brewers, one of the most award-winning breweries in Oregon, announced today that the brewery’s beloved IPA and Pilsner will be available in cans beginning in early March

US trade group the Distilled Spirits Council has hit out at “misinformation” about the impact of cannabis on alcohol, stating that legalisation of the drug’s recreational use has not affected spirits sales.

Customers of UK online wine merchant Naked Wines can have a bottle of wine posted through any letterbox thanks to a partnership with Garçon Wines, which last year launched an innovative flat wine bottle.

Canadian rapper Drake has expanded his drinks empire, once again teaming up with American drinks entrepreneur Brent Hocking to launch a Champagne range called Mod Sélection.

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