The trade deal that slashes tariffs on European produce in India has been hailed by the European Commission and Spiritseurope as a major positive for both sides. Shay Waterworth reports

Increasing grape values and showcasing longer-aged wines are among the initiatives being harnessed by cava producers to improve the way consumers see the sector. Shay Waterworth reports

Mermaid Gin launched a decade ago as one of the pioneering brands in a new wave of British, craft premium gin. Now, the Isle of Wight brand has set its sights on the US and has outlined 2026 as a year of expansion in the region. 

Cheng International is on a mission to introduce China’s national spirit to an international audience. Oli Dodd has the details

Jack Teeling talks to Oli Dodd about the opportunities for Irish whiskey to continue its growth despite 15% tariffs from the States.

In a Brands Report first, this year’s Bartenders’ Choice is straight in at the top of the pile

Susan Zimmerman peels back the layers on Mongolia’s affinity with vodka and the rituals surrounding its consumption.

As the low and no space continues to evolve, producers and bartenders are turning to bitter iterations to achieve body, flavour and more sophisticated offerings. Oli Dodd reports

Industry veteran Johnny Harte launched Five Farms Irish Cream in 2017 in a joint venture with Missouri-based McCormick Distilling Company, which produces its own namesake Irish cream liqueur.

In the wake of the UK autumn Budget, independent breweries brace for higher tax and further financial challenges. By Eleanor Yates

As the end of another volatile trading year looms, Joe Bates looks back on an eventful 12 months which have seen the Middle East and India continue their rise to prominence

Shay Waterworth finds limoncello embracing the Spritz trend to positive effect in many markets

Offering brand involvement to individual investors carries risks but can also create a sense of ownership and connection that builds a bigger audience, finds Oli Dodd

Shay Waterworth meets Woodford Reserve’s visionary master distiller, Elizabeth McCall, to discuss the brand and future of bourbon.

Having split from the Equiano Rum brand, Ian Burrell has turned to a new concept which he hopes will be something he can leave to his children. Oli Dodd reports

Shay Waterworth catches up with Simon Ho of The Spirit of York Distillery in Toronto

Franciacorta has invested in ancient grapes and on-trade collaboration to drive the future of the category, finds Eleanor Yates

There’s an appetite for smoky whiskies in Asia created with the help of peat – both home grown and imported. Shay Waterworth reports on the brands taking cues from Islay

Just under 1,000km separates the two dominant brandy-producing regions of Spain. Between the north eastern Consejo Regulador del Brandy Penedès to the south western Consejo Regulador del Brandy de Jerez are three mountain ranges, four major cities and two different personalities. They both create Spanish brandy, but the products and the philosophies are very different.

Shay Waterworth uncovers some of the processes that encourage the release of desirable components in the maturation of rye whiskey

Oli Dodd explores the trajectory of vermouth and how modern brand owners are developing the category to both preserve its history and push the boundaries of flavour

This year’s TFWA World Conference dwelt on the many challenges facing the travel retail sector, not least the unsettled geopolitical environment and the seismic impact of new AI technology, as Joe Bates reports

While port is starting to feel the effects of high duty in one of its most crucial markets, the category is looking elsewhere to target new consumers. By Eleanor Yates

Tonic water faces greater than ever opposition from other mixers, but there are still opportunities to keep the sector fizzing, finds Shay Waterworth

The massive boom has quietened down, and now it’s up to the sector to self-regulate and ensure consumers get the quality they expect. Oli Dodd reports