Spirit of Speyside contributes £750k to economy
The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival contributed nearly £750,000 to the Scottish economy this year, attracting 26,000 visitors, a survey has shown.
The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival contributed nearly £750,000 to the Scottish economy this year, attracting 26,000 visitors, a survey has shown.
Pernod Ricard has reported a 10% rise in first-quarter sales, helped by strong growth in Asia.
Sterling gained against the US dollar yesterday as George Osborne outlined plans for UK spending cuts but it fell against the euro as the Bank of England minutes showed one member voting for further Quantitative Easing.
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Read more...Winners of the inaugural international Golden Rum Barrel Awards have been announced by The Rum Experience.
Read more...Napa Valley winegrowers are predicting exceptional wines from this year's harvest, despite challenging growing conditions from the cooler than average temperatures.
Read more...Sterling slipped across the board yesterday as weak UK factory orders caused concerns amongst investors ahead of today's government spending review.
Read more...Sweet wine drinkers can be amongst some of the best tasters and judges of wine, according to a new US report released today.
Read more...The trade has rejected calls from an alcohol charity for further restrictions on drinks advertising.
Read more...The Chilean government has bestowed the highest honour available to non-Chileans on UK director of Wines of Chile Michael Cox.
Sterling slips from its near nine month high against the dollar in today's foreign exchange analysis from Smart Currency Exchange. If you would like to receive free bespoke currency advice then go to www.smartwinespirits.com.
Read more...Alcohol Awareness Week has got under way with a call for a national enquiry into the way harmful drinking among parents impacts on their children.
Read more...Sterling rose to the highest level against the US dollar since the end of January on Friday after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said that low inflation gave a case for more intervention by the Federal Reserve.
Read more...Pernod Ricard Group has sold some of its New Zealand Wine brands, including Lindauer, to a consortium of buyers from Lion Nathan and Indevin, for NZ $88 million (circa £42 million).
Glenfiddich has announced the launch a global advertising campaign - One Day You Will.
Read more...Eight drinks businesses have been named among the 250 leading mid-market private companies by the Sunday Times.
Read more...A new report has predicted that 6,300 pubs, bars and restaurants will close by 2015.
Read more...A boardroom shake-up at Wetherspoons saw two directors step down from the 784-strong managed pub chain yesterday.
Gin and vodka maker Greenall's is investing £250,000 in the opening of a third production line at its Warrington headquarters.
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