Spirits giants Edrington and Beam Suntory have agreed to an equity swap of stakes in their jointly-owned distribution companies in Spain and the UK.

Leading bourbon producer Jim Beam has given the beleaguered travel retail sector a vote of confidence by launching an exclusive expression into the channel.

Beam Suntory have released a collaborative American whiskey made by Jim Beam master distiller Fred Noe and Suntory chief blender Shinji Fukuyo called Legent.

Beam Suntory is investing $60 to build a new distillery at its existing operations in Clermont, Kentucky.

A Jim Beam rickhouse containing around 45,000 barrels of whiskey burned to the ground on Wednesday.

David Miles, senior whisky specialist for Edrington Beam Suntory joined Drinks International to discuss the creation of a brand’s signature serve.

Diageo’s Bulleit holds both top spots for the third year running. Shay Waterworth reports

This year the World Whisk(e)y charts aren’t dominated by the usual suspects.

Beam’s newest Jim Beam is Red Stag by Jim Beam Hardcore Cider.

Johnnie Walker’s has been knocked from the apex of the whisky category after United Spirits’ aptly named McDowell’s No.1 sold more bottles in 2012, according to The Millionaires’ Club 2013.

Beam has reported half-year net sales increases of 8% on a comparable basis, thanks in part to the succes of product innovation. 

Beam and Maxxium Travel Retail (MTR) have jointly launched a travel retail-exclusive Jim Beam bourbon at Frankfurt airport.

Maxxium Travel Retail’s sales grew by 11% last year, outpacing European travel retail growth of 8%, according to findings by International Wine and Spirits Research (IWSR).

Beam Global and Maxxium Travel Retail have ramped up travel retail activity in Europe.

Jim Beam has launched its Red Stag bourbon-based drink in the UK market and in travel retail outlets across Europe.