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Till Britze announced as 2013 winner of Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind

Published:  29 October, 2013

First Drinks has announced the winner of this year's Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind competition as Till Britze of the The Last Word, Edinburgh.

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Jean Lenoir releases educational tool Le Nez du Whisky

Published:  22 October, 2013

Jean Lenoir, the famed "Nose" and creator of the Le Nez du Vin, is releasing a new book-style case with 54 aromas focused on the different essences of whisky with Le Nez du Whisky.

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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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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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Q&A: Dr Gareth Morgan, Cognac educator, Oinoudidasko Wine Education

Published:  09 October, 2013

The Cognac expert explains what it means to be an educator in his chosen field

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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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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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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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Whisky Show 2013 trade day line-up announced

Published:  27 September, 2013

Over 80 whisky brands, 400 whiskies and a selection of masterclasses will be on offer at this year's Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2013 trade session, in October.

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New Islay distillery on the cards

Published:  27 September, 2013

Scotland's Islay is to get its ninth distillery, although plans have yet to be made public.

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On-pack promotion for Mozart Gold chocolate liqueur

Published:  26 September, 2013

Mangrove, the spirits and liqueurs agency, has launched an on-pack competition offering consumers the chance to win a trip to Salzburg with promotional bottles of Mozart Gold chocolate liqueur.

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John Humphries: discovering the wonders of Grappa

Published:  24 September, 2013

I had it. A wrap. Concealed in a torn Mars Bar wrapper, a quarter of a gram. Of Saffron. La Mancha's finest from an obliging chef. I retraced my steps from Dean back to Wardour Street for the second session of a Grappa master class with Grappe Marolo from, Alba, Italy. I was attending for two reasons, to learn about a spirit that had always assaulted both by palate and my nostrils with its pungent, raw aromas and high alcohol. I had also volunteered to make a Grappa cocktail, a Sour, the classic recipe but with the aromatic intensity of a few sprigs of fresh rosemary added to the shaker.

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Scotch Whisky Association appoints new chief

Published:  23 September, 2013

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed a new chief executive.

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Douglas Blyde delights in three new releases from Glenfiddich

Published:  21 September, 2013

The minds behind Glenfiddich, the most awarded and potentially most exported single malt whisky, gathered in Piccadily at the HQ of the Royal Society of Chemistry to launch three newcomers to the range.

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Grasovka bison grass vodka launches in UK

Published:  20 September, 2013

Love Drinks has announced the addition of Polish bison grass vodka Grasovka to its portfolio.

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Glenfiddich's Malt Mastermind competition heads home

Published:  20 September, 2013

The fourth Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind competition will take place in October and, for the first time, will see the final held in Glenfiddich's hometown of Dufftown.

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