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Spirits companies should work harder to protect margins, warns Rabobank

Published:  21 October, 2013

If spirit companies are to generate growth in a depressed market they are better to concentrate on protecting margins than trying to drive volumes, according to Rabobank, financial experts for the drinks industry.

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Whisky experts unveil plans for £10m Glasgow distillery

Published:  21 October, 2013

A team of whisky experts have unveiled plans to build a distillery in Glasgow city centre, on the banks of the River Clyde.

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Disaronno in charity link-up with Moschino

Published:  16 October, 2013

Disaronno has joined forces with fashion brand Moschino to release a limited-edition charity bottle.

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Celebrate Day of the Dead with Jose Cuervo tequila

Published:  15 October, 2013

Jose Cuervo has joined forces with Selfridges to celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead festival.

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Chivas Regal joins forces with Savile Row Bespoke Association

Published:  14 October, 2013

Chivas Regal has joined forces with the Savile Row Bespoke Association - its latest in a string of partnerships with key brands in the fashion industry.

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Wemyss Malts releases largest ever parcel of whiskies

Published:  14 October, 2013

Boutique Scottish spirits producer Wemyss Malts is releasing its largest ever parcel of single cask, single malt whiskies this month.

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The Gin Guild welcomes 19 new members

Published:  11 October, 2013

The Gin Guild has welcomed 19 new members - which include brand owners and ambassadors, distillers, bartenders and writers - to the ranks.

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Bombay Sapphire has grand plans for its new UK distillery

Published:  11 October, 2013

Bacardi claims its new Bombay Sapphire distillery and visitor centre in Laverstoke, Hampshire, will give the gin industry a user experience to rival the Scotch whisky market and bring the Bombay Sapphire brand alive.

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Whisky research reveals taste can be affected by environment

Published:  09 October, 2013

A change of environment can enhance the experience of enjoying whisky by up to 20% according to new research.

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William Grant releases experimental Scotch whisky

Published:  09 October, 2013

First Drinks-distributed William Grant & Sons is breaking with convention to release a new expression that comes from its 50-year-old Girvan Patented still.

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Courvoisier launches campaign to attract younger consumers

Published:  08 October, 2013

Courvoisier hopes to attract key targeted premium spirit consumers to the Cognac category with a new campaign that looks to bring fresh excitement to what has often been seen as a traditional and elite drink.

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Lakes Distillery to produce first British blended whisky

Published:  07 October, 2013

Cumbria's first whisky distillery for over 100 years, the Lakes Distillery, has created a new concept "British Isles blend" for its inaugural product, called The One.

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Absolut Originality added to limited edition range

Published:  04 October, 2013

This month sees Absolut vodka add another limited edition bottle to its collection.

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The Glenlivet tasks consumers with selecting next release

Published:  03 October, 2013

The Glenlivet single malt Scotch whisky is calling on its consumers to select its next limited edition release.

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Fair spirits company brings Belize rum to the UK

Published:  03 October, 2013

The Fair spirits company has brought its premium rum to the UK, following success in France.

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Maxxium UK announces Vevo partnership for its biggest Sourz ad campaign

Published:  01 October, 2013

Maxxium UK has announced its biggest above the line advertising campaign for its Sourz liqueur brand called 'This is Our Shot' and hopes to target key consumers with a link up with Vevo the video social media site.

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LVMH chief said to be looking to his children to succeed him

Published:  01 October, 2013

Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy's chief executive officer, 64-year-old Bernard Arnault, may be grooming both his son Antoine and daughter Delphine as possible successors to the world's largest luxury goods company, according to Bloomberg News Agency.

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Q&A: Agnès Aubin, Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac

Published:  01 October, 2013

The director of communications and promotion for the BNIC on how Cognac is going from strength to strength

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La Hechicera rum launches bartender competition

Published:  30 September, 2013

La Hechicera, an aged rum from Colombia, is launching a competition called Wanderlust Columbia, which will give two bartenders from the UK the chance to live and work in the capital of Colombia, with accommodation and a month's salary.

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William Grant & Sons tops £1 billion turnover for second year running

Published:  30 September, 2013

William Grant & Sons, which produces and distributes leading spirits brands inculding Glenfiddich, Hendrick's Gin and Monkey Shoulder, has reported a 7% increase in sales on core brands year-on-year to hit a record topping £1.06 billion.

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