Guacho's tribute to 1930s Buenos Aires

New ultra-premium rum from Venezuela launched today

Distillnation to launch two styles of Ron Botran onto the UK market

Cachaça brand adds two spirits to its range

Cafe Pacifico and Olmeca Altos have announced a new partnership.

Chicago's triumph in Mexico City

Tapatio and El Tesoro's master distiller visited London recently to present a new product

There was little to excite the judges in this new category. Here’s hoping for better things from the pair in 2012

A good selection of medals from across the New World shows this is a category with real strength in depth

Good wines, good prices and a variety of styles, Syrah was one of the stand-out varieties for the New World

More ambitious pricing but some decent wines too, with Australia, Argentina and South Africa leading the way

Food Match Awards

Astonishing value for money from the Chileans, as you’d expect, but not enough wines with the wow factor

Still no Golds for Viognier, though certainly lighter, fresher, more food-friendly wines than in previous years

A frankly disgraceful showing by Italy was largely redeemed by a surprise hit from an unexpected quarter