Alex Lawrence Milia has been promoted to managing director of Mr Lyan group and is now co-owner of the company’s venues.

Global drinks business International Beverage Holdings has announced the appointment of vice president of sales, Malcolm Leask, to the new post of managing director.

Diageo has announced plans to build a new $245m distillery for its Crown Royal Canadian Whisky brand.

Diageo has revealed plans to build a US$75m malt whisky distillery in southwestern China.

Elixir Distillers has been granted permission to build a new distillery in Islay with construction set to begin this year.

Angostura is poised to increase its daily production capacity to 13,500 litres after unveiling a multimillion-dollar water recovery facility.

Chivas Brothers boss Christian Porta has told journalists and analysts today that the next significant development for its scotch whisky business will be to build a new distillery.

Bombay Sapphire gin is to launch a global digital campaign, aimed at the social media market.

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