Penrhos Spirits has announced a new partnership with Fortitude Drinks UK as the brand’s first national distributor.

Shay Waterworth analyses the reasons behind the anomalous rise and fall of two of the world’s favourite classic cocktails

Dominican Republic’s Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs has announced the expansion of its distribution into the Caribbean, Central America and travel retail through a new agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

Thousands of microdistilleries are helping to change the face of Brazil’s national spirit, creating aged and wood-blended expressions that are pulling in new fans.

Distell International’s Amarula African Gin is set to debut in Europe next month, starting with the UK, along with its Amarula Cream Liqueur, which has entered the European market for the first time.

Barbera d’Asti Lequilibrio Montalbera 2009

Pernod Ricard has furthered its line of Absolut Vodka flavours with the launch of Miami and Gräpevine to the US market.

Belgian beers Duvel and Liefmans have been launched in India.