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International Cognac Summit puts the focus on women

Published:  27 January, 2012

The fifth annual International Cognac Summit (ICS) concluded this week, following four days of intensive analysis and discussion by an international panel on the theme of "Cognac and women".

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Beefeater launches 'Forever London' pack

Published:  17 January, 2012

Pernod Ricard owned, Beefeater, has launched a 'Forever London' limited-edition pack celebrating the brand's heritage in the capital.

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Morrison Bowmore Distillers appoints Rachel Barrie as master blender

Published:  11 January, 2012

Morrison Bowmore Distillers (MBD), producers of Auchentoshan, Bowmore and Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, has appointed Rachel Barrie as master blender.

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British Retail Consortium - December figures up, but 2012 will remain "challenging"

Published:  10 January, 2012

UK retail sales values rose in 2011 against December 2010, but 2012 will prove an "equally challenging" year, according to the British Retail Consortium.

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Rémy Martin discontinues existing VSOP

Published:  04 January, 2012

Rémy Martin is withdrawing its original VSOP from the European market and launching a mature cask finish expression in its place.

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Blog: what the king of bling can teach Champagne

Published:  15 December, 2011

Champagne producers certainly have a thing or two to learn from their French neighbours in Cognac about remaining true to their luxury roots.

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Sainsbury's survey shows gin to be Xmas spirit of choice

Published:  13 December, 2011

Gin is tipped to be the spirit of choice for consumers at Sainsbury's this Christmas, after it recorded a yearly uplift in sales of 61%1 amongst city dwelling 18-24 year olds.

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Penfolds gets its own managing director

Published:  07 December, 2011

Iconic wine brand Penfolds has appointed Gary Burnand as its managing director.

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Reserve Brands Group launches off-trade gifting range

Published:  28 November, 2011

Reserve Brands Group, the division of Diageo dedicated to growing the premium spirits category, has launched a range of off-trade gifting options.

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Coma-inducing fake vodka could have reached the on-trade

Published:  24 November, 2011

A harmful, illegal brand of vodka that has been seized in retailers throughout the UK, may have also reached pubs and clubs, according to The Food Standards Agency.

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Bowmore partners Savile Row tailor to create bespoke Christmas gift

Published:  24 November, 2011

Bowmore, the first Islay Single Malt whisky has collaborated with Savile Row tailor, Malcolm Plews to create a bespoke tailoring session as a Christmas gift.

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Chivas Regal to target London city males in festive campaign

Published:  22 November, 2011

Pernod Ricard is to target 25-34 year old males at high-footfall London sites, in a festive marketing campaign for its brand, Chivas Regal.

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Coma-inducing fake vodka seized in Salford

Published:  21 November, 2011

Around 150 bottles of fake vodka which could induce a coma have been seized in Salford.

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Red Stag ramps up party night sponsorship

Published:  11 November, 2011

Red Stag by Jim Beam is aiming to increase brand awareness among its target audience in the run up to Christmas through sponsoring a series of cult party nights.

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Major TV ad campaign for Bell's

Published:  11 November, 2011

Diageo GB is aiming to maximise the relevance of Bell's blended scotch whisky to its target audience through a new heavyweight marketing campaign.

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Diageo launches £1.35m campaign to re-invigorate Bell's

Published:  11 November, 2011

Diageo GB is to re-invigorate and re-position Bell's blended scotch whisky through a new £1.35m TV ad campaign, to help grow the category.

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Courvoisier pushes punch using Dickens link

Published:  09 November, 2011

Courvoisier is continuing with its misson to promote punch with a new, Christmas-themed Charles Dickens tour around London.

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Stiffy's vodka ruled irresponsible over sexually suggestive name

Published:  08 November, 2011

Stiffy's vodka liqueur products will be removed from sale after a ruling from the drinks watchdog said the name is inappropriately linked to sexual success.

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Balblair launches 2001 vintage and new whisky centre

Published:  07 November, 2011

Single malt Scotch whisky Balblair is celebrating the launch of its latest vintage with the opening of a new visitor centre.

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Diplomatico launches ultra premium rum

Published:  14 October, 2011

Venezuelan rum producer Destilerias Unidas has launched its first ultra premium bottling of Diplomatico rum.

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