Ordering a non-alcoholic or low-strength beer is becoming the norm in the UK, according to new research which comes a week after the government ruled against changing its current “confusing” labelling guidelines for low ABV drinks.

Marco Pierre White’s Black & White Hospitality group has signed a deal to stock a new gin brand created by Adam Woodyatt, who for the past 33 years has played Ian Beale on UK soap opera Eastenders.

Edrington-owned Scotch distiller The Macallan has teamed up with Monarch Air Group and Golden Yacht Charters to launch The Macallan Masters Journey, a private jet, yacht and whisky experience with prices starting at US$46,000.

The concluding third sale from the private collection of tech entrepreneur James Clark has made US$4.1 million in New York, bringing the total from the sales to over $8m.

ProWein will host its 25th event in Düsseldorf in March – ProWein 2019 – International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits – with around 6,800 exhibitors expected to fill 10 cavernous exhibitions halls over three days. 

Diageo-owned gin brand Tanqueray has launched a new global marketing campaign featuring blindfolded models, encouraging consumers to “forget about the gimmicks” and concentrate on flavour.

Edinburgh Gin has announced plans for a new multi-million-pound distillery in Edinburgh’s city centre, which will include a sensory experience detailing the history of gin-making and offer visitors the chance to make their own gin.

Henri-Frédéric Roch, the co-director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and owner of Domaine Prieuré-Roch has died at the age of 56.

db’s resident hedonist, Lucy Shaw, heads to The Bar at China Tang at The Dorchester hotel for exotic cocktails, jaunty jazz and delectable dim sum.