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Nick Larsson-Bell and Freeman Ho join The Whisky Exchange

Published:  30 October, 2026

The Whisky Exchange has appointed Nick Larsson-Bell (pictured, left) as its buying director and Freeman Ho (pictured, right) as its head of auction, collectively bringing over 35 years of experience in spirits buying, retail, collecting and auction to its expert team.

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Dawn Davies: An ambition to connect

Published:  02 July, 2025

From somm to spirits buyer by way of the IMW, Dawn Davies is the inspiring face of Speciality Drinks. Andrew Catchpole dropped by for a dram.

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France Report: The Champagne bubble

Published:  26 June, 2024

David Kermode charts a bumpy ride for France’s favourite fizz.

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Trouble for gin

Published:  16 April, 2024

As cost pressures rise and gin distillery closures begin to rack up, Henry Jeffreys takes the temperature of this major category.

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Henry Jeffreys: Whisky goes global

Published:  24 November, 2023

Henry Jeffreys looks beyond Scotch and more latterly Japan, to those countries which have emerged as serious, sellable propositions for the trade.

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The dark and light of rum

Published:  28 January, 2021

Harpers’ recent consumer tasting panel revealed a category that is yet to emerge from its mixology-focused reputation. But rapidly growing awareness and availability of quality liquid mean it could soon sit on a par with top-level Cognac and whisky. Jo Gilbert gets the 360° view.

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