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Drinks writers run Ardbeg Half Marathon in memory of Alan Lodge

Published:  25 July, 2013

A team of over 20 drinks writers and representatives of Scottish whiksy distillery, Ardbeg, are to take part in the annual Islay Half Marathon on August 3 to help raise money for the National Brain Appeal in memory of Alan Lodge of The Spirits Business who died from a brain haemorrhage aged just 29 last year.

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UKBG crowns Bénédictine cocktail competition winner

Published:  24 July, 2013

The UK Bartenders Guild has announced the winner of its National Cocktail Competition, sponsored by Bénédictine...

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Quintessential Brands launches new company

Published:  24 July, 2013

G&J Greenall owner Quintessential Brands has set up a commercial production, sales and distribution arm called Essential...

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Eager juice maker launches spirit

Published:  23 July, 2013

Juice maker Eager Drinks has launched a raspberry and blackberry spirit called Rigg's.

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Greenall's gin signs cricket sponsorship deal

Published:  23 July, 2013

Greenall's Original London Dry Gin has been named the official gin of Lancashire County Cricket Club at Emirates Old...

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Diageo strengthens ties with Shuijingfang baijiu

Published:  23 July, 2013

Diageo is to acquire the remaining 47% of baijiu brand Shuijingfang's major shareholder for £223 million.

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Hi-Spirits to distribute Justin Timberlake's 901 Tequila in UK

Published:  23 July, 2013

Hi-Spirits is to distribute Justin Timberlake's 901 Tequila in the UK, which has an rrp of £32.85 for 70cl and has been listed in JD Wetherspoon.

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Absolut launches price-marked packs for indies

Published:  22 July, 2013

Pernod Ricard-owned Absolut vodka is releasing a £13.49 price-marked 50cl bottle aimed at driving sales in the independent off-trade.

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Bibendum's Instil Drinks Co takes on specialist spirits staff

Published:  22 July, 2013

Instil Drinks Co, the new beers and spirits business set up by Bibendum, continues to recruit senior specialilst staff to help...

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Fireball liqueur under fire from ASA

Published:  19 July, 2013

Hi-Spirits has come under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority for its Fireball cinnamon whisky liqueur...

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Cognac auction on track to break records

Published:  19 July, 2013

The 8th annual La Part des Anges Cognac auction held on September 19th, 2013, in Château Brillac...

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Premium brands on top, finds First Drinks Market Report

Published:  19 July, 2013

Premium drinks brands are outperforming the rest of the sector, according to the third Market Report published by First Drinks.

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Premium brands on top, finds First Drinks Market Report

Published:  19 July, 2013

Premium drinks brands are outperforming the rest of the sector, according to the third Market Report published by First Drinks.

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Douglas Blyde meets distiller Olivier Blanc

Published:  19 July, 2013

"I was officially in charge of half the world of perfume," says Olivier Blanc, leaning forward from his director's...

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Interactive Courvoisier store opens in Munich

Published:  19 July, 2013

Maxxium Travel Retail has unveiled a dedicated Courvoisier store at Munich International Airport to showcase its...

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Disaronno Mixing Star creates Killer Cocktail

Published:  16 July, 2013

Dutch bartender Tess Posthumus has been crowned Disaronno Mixing Star 2013 at the European final...

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Maxxium UK rolls out on-pack pricing

Published:  15 July, 2013

Maxxium UK is to extend its range of price marked packs (PMPs) to drive sales in the convenience channel.

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Hoxton Gin secures Tesco listings

Published:  12 July, 2013

Hoxton Gin has announced it has secured listings in 103 Tesco stores nationwide.

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Miss Whisky and Glengoyne host Marie Curie tea party

Published:  11 July, 2013

Miss Whisky, aka Alwynne Gwilt, is hoping to raise money for the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity by hosting...

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Speyside distilleries release their oldest single malts

Published:  10 July, 2013

BenRiach and GlenDronach distilleries, both located in Speyside, have announced the release of their oldest...

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