This month saw the launch of Bollinger's latest R.D expression, a duo of de-alcoholised wines from Australian wine producer McGuigan, and a "mysterious" code breaker whisky from The Glenlivet.
Diageo has announced the forthcoming release of nine rare and limited edition whiskies that will be released this autumn as part of its annual Special Releases collection, with the tenth yet to be unveiled.
Diageo plans to invest £150 million in Scotch whisky tourism – the biggest sum ever allocated to the sector – to create a Johnnie Walker immersive visitor experience in Edinburgh that will bring together the "four corners" of the industry.