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Roberson Wine & Orbiel & Frères

Published:  11 October, 2010

Fed up with the lack of wine available in the UK at a low enough price for Roberson Wine to retail it sub-£6 and wholesale at around £4, senior buyer Mark Andrew embarked on a hunt for a range of great, superb-value wines.

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Laura Clark reviews The Criterion

Published:  16 September, 2010

Originally opened in 1875, the Criterion's lavish marble floor, gold-gilded ceiling and mirrored walls are in stark contrast to the gaudy billboards and fluorescent lights of Piccadilly Circus.

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Sommelier Diary - Laurent Richet

Published:  16 August, 2010

Sommelier and head barman/cocktail specialist - Hotel TerraVina

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Carol Emmas reviews Inter Beaujolais

Published:  29 July, 2010

Unless you've been residing on another planet these past few weeks, it's unlikely the hype of the 2009 Beaujolais vintage has passed you by. Xavier Barbet, vice-president of Inter Beaujolais, says this is the best vintage he's ever seen.

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Sommelier Diary - Giuseppe Albaceli

Published:  07 June, 2010

The most enjoyable part of my job is to familiarise all passengers about the fine wines we have onboard the Venice Simplon Orient-Express.

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Glenrothes whisky tasting

Published:  03 March, 2010

Claire Hu savours the atmosphere, and flavour, of a vertical Glenrothes tasting in Speyside.

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A clear modern twist

Published:  15 April, 2009

A new absinthe plays on the notorious history of the spirit, with a skull depicted on the front label.

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Martin Miller's Gin celebrates its 10th anniversary

Published:  03 April, 2009

Martin Miller Gin is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

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It's only natural

Published:  03 April, 2009

Tomintoul Distillery in Speyside is expanding its malts range with the release of Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet 14 Year Old.

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Old Smoky

Published:  03 April, 2009

Contemporary whisky brand Smokehead is launching a super-premium, 18-year-old version called Smokehead Extra Black.

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Mellowing with age

Published:  23 February, 2009


A new range of Armagnacs focuses on age and origin in a bid to give the French brandy a premium image.

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Russian Standard creates Christmas cocktail range

Published:  24 November, 2008

Russian Standard, the "essential vodka to ensure a truly magical Christmas this year", has created a range of Christmas cocktail recipes to be enjoyed with its Imperia vodka brand.
Source: Russian Standard

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Diageo unveils Christmas gift packs for key whiskey brands

Published:  24 November, 2008

With Christmas just around the corner, Diageo Great Britain has unveiled its gift packs for key Whiskey brands Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Bushmills Irish Whiskey, as well as ultra-premium brand Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky.
Source: Diageo

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PLB brings Solera 7 rum to the UK

Published:  24 November, 2008

Solera 7 - the premium solera-aged rum from Matusalem - is now available in the UK for the first time via newly-appointed agent PLB.
Source: Solera 7

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Diageo launches limited edition Johnnie Walker

Published:  17 November, 2008

In a quarter of a century of operation, the amazing shopping experience provided by Dubai Duty Free has totally revolutionised the airport shopping experience at Dubai Airport, placing it alongside the very best in the world.
Source: Diageo

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Global Brands introduces 1.5l Corky's vodka

Published:  16 November, 2008

The UK's best selling flavoured vodka shot range, Corky's, will now be available in a 1.5l format for optics - a first in the vodka shot category.

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Sauza expands presence with funkin partnership

Published:  12 November, 2008

Tequila range Sauza's presence in the long drinks market is set to expand with the launch of the Sauza Passionfruit Margarita, via a partnership with the UK's leading supplier of 100% fruit purées, funkin.
Source: Beam Global UK

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Sourz mixes it up in the on-trade

Published:  12 November, 2008

Maxxium UK is launching new mixability POS kits for the on-trade to boost sales of its successful Sourz range.
Source: Maxxium UK

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Beam's rare cognac down to last nine bottles

Published:  12 November, 2008

Beam Global UK's world renowned L'Esprit de Courvoisier is now rarer than ever with just nine bottles remaining in the UK.
Source: Beam Global UK

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Scotch Malt Whisky Society celebrates 25 years with new look

Published:  10 November, 2008

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is celebrating its 25th anniversary in true style as it launches a distinctive new look, with a beautiful new bottle, a sophisticated new Membership Box and its largest ever bottling list for members to enjoy.
Source: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

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