Wall Street analysts see the positives as Brown-Forman seeks savings – in part via job cuts – to “position the company for continued growth”.

UK-based spirits maker Distil has granted Global Brands with full distribution rights for its portfolio in the UK.

A media report in France has indicated LVMH's Champagne is being sold into Russia through US duty-free distributors.

WhistlePig Whiskey CEO Jeff Kozak is stepping down from the US distiller to “pursue other opportunities”, the company has said.

Australia-based drinks firm Lion and White Claw owner Mark Anthony Brands will end their distribution deal for the RTD brand later this year.

US-based Spindrift Beverage Company has sold a majority stake to private investment firm Gryphon Investors, and appointed a new CEO.

More than 600 Brown-Forman workers are to lose their jobs as the spirits and wine maker seeks to realise up to $80m in costs savings.

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has made a series of executive changes, including developing a new position to head up its energy-drinks business.

Kevin Pietersen, the former England cricketer, has made an undisclosed investment in new Indian spirits group Ardent Alcobev.

Neil Everitt, the founder of UK gin business Brockmans, has been appointed chair of Scotch whisky group Compass Box.

Paulaner Brauerei has sued Berenzten Gruppe for "alleged infringement of its colour trademark" for the Spezi brand, Berenzten said.

Just Drinks sat down with Ed Cottrell, recently appointed CEO of Fortitude Spirits Group, to discuss future growth plans for the business.