This week Iron Maiden’s Trooper beer crossed 3.5 million pints sold just one year after its launch, proving that bands and beer is still a winning combination.

Like Krug, Salon won’t be making a vintage from the acclaimed 2012 harvest, Salon president Didier Depond confirmed at the launch of the Champagne’s 2002 release last night.

Suntory has claimed to “challenge the status quo” of Japanese whisky with two new no-age-statement whiskies from its Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries.

As Ornellaia unveiled the artistic collaboration for its latest 2011 vintage release, the Super Tuscan brand claimed that its wines are proving a “more solid” investment than gold or oil.

Glassware giant Riedel has released its latest innovative decanter featuring a concave horse figure cleverly appearing to sip its contents.