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Heineken has been hit by a carbon dioxide shortage in the UK that could affect beer supplies to the country's on-premise channel.

Western Herd Craft Brewery, The Chapel Gate's Dolmen Irish Whiskey Stout - Product Launch 21 Jun 2018

Ireland's Western Herd Craft Brewery has team up with whiskey bonder The Chapel Gate to release a barrel-aged stout flavoured with coffee beans and cocao.

C&C Group signs Tennent's deal with Scottish Rugby 21 Jun 2018

C&C Group has extended its Tennent’s Lager sponsorship of Scottish Rugby.

Pernod Ricard's Jameson drives Irish whiskey domestic volume growth - figures 21 Jun 2018

Irish whiskey's domestic volumes showed good growth last year, as they increased by 6% on the corresponding 12 months prior, new figures show.

Icelandic Glacial flavoured sparkling water range - Product Launch 21 Jun 2018

Icelandic Glacial Holdings has launched a three-strong range of flavoured waters under its namesake bottled water brand in the US.

Heineken funds US$53m Beavertown brewery project with minority stake 21 Jun 2018

Heineken has bought a minority stake in London brewery Beavertown.

Craft Brew Alliance CFO Joe Vanderstelt moves on 21 Jun 2018

The CFO of Craft Brew Alliance, Joe Vanderstelt, is to step down after three years with the brewer.

Intercarabao lines up US$1.3m UK Carabao promotion 20 Jun 2018

Intercarabao has announced an on-pack promotion for its Carabao energy drinks brand in the UK and Ireland.

Cannabis gets Canada-wide green light 20 Jun 2018

The Canadian Parliament has passed into law Bill C-45, legalising cannabis for adult use.

Roust signs Emirates Airline pouring deal for Russian Standard vodka 20 Jun 2018

Roust has won an exclusive pouring tender for its Russian Standard vodka brand with Emirates Airline.

William Grant & Sons signs Tullamore Dew deal with Aer Lingus 20 Jun 2018

William Grant & Sons has lined up a partnership for it Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey brand with Irish airline Aer Lingus.

Quintessential Brands' Feeney’s Salted Caramel Irish Cream Liqueur - Product Launch 20 Jun 2018

Quintessential Brands has readied the US, UK and Ireland release of a salted caramel iteration of the Feeney's Irish cream liqueur brand.

Cuvaison revamps portfolio packaging for US 20 Jun 2018

Californian winery Cuvaison has updated the packaging across its full range in an attempt to "enhance consumer engagement".

Kopparberg's Cranberry Light cider - Product Launch 20 Jun 2018

Kopparberg has added a cranberry variant to its low-calorie fruit cider range. Cranberry Light joins Summer Fruits Light and Raspberry Light in the UK off-premise.

Jawbox Spirits Co's Pineapple & Ginger Gin Liqueur, Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Liqueur - Product Launch 20 Jun 2018

Jawbox Spirits Co has added two gin liqueurs to its line up. The Northern Ireland-based gin distiller said today that Pineapple & Ginger Gin Liqueur and Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Liqueur will launch in the UK this summer.

China confirms US whiskey tariff increase amid growing trade tension - reports 19 Jun 2018

China has made good on a promise to hit US whiskey imports with a 25% tariff increase, as the prospect of a trade war between the world's top two economic powers looms.

Proximo Spirits CEO departs for Biggar and Leith 19 Jun 2018

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Proximo Spirits CEO Mark Teasdale is leaving the company to join New York-based rival spirits operator Biggar and Leith.

Sazerac CEO warns of white oak shortage threat to Bourbon 19 Jun 2018

The head of US spirits company Sazerac has called on the government to safeguard the white oak tree or risk harming the ongoing Bourbon boom.

Fentimans' Pink Rhubarb and Oriental Yuzu tonics - Product Launch 19 Jun 2018

Fentimans Pink Rhubarb and Oriental Yuzu tonics

Brewfitt’s Mr Fitz Aqua Spritz - Product Launch 19 Jun 2018