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Majestic experiences strong Christmas sales

Published: 23 July, 2008

Despite a disappointing start, sales at Majestic rallied in the nine weeks of Christmas trading.

Brown to keep 24-hour alcohol license

Published: 23 July, 2008

UK: Round-the-clock drinking law not responsible for binge drinking, the Government claims

Edrington chief rewarded with Knighthood

Published: 23 July, 2008

The chair of the Edrington Group, John James Griffin Good, has been rewarded with a Knighthood for services to Scotland in the New Year's Honours List.

2008 industry predictions

Published: 23 July, 2008

David Gleave, managing director, Liberty

Scotch distillery to be bought out

Published: 23 July, 2008

Glenglassaugh distillery, which manufactures the Famous Grouse whisky brand, looks set to be sold to an investment group.

Chile appoints new director

Published: 23 July, 2008

There will be a new man at the top for generic promotional body Wines of Chile from next month.

Rhythm & Vines still on after earthquake

Published: 23 July, 2008

NEW ZEALAND: Vineyard to hold the country's largest New Year's Eve music festival despite earthquake.

Covela accepted into biodynamics magic circle

Published: 23 July, 2008

Portuguese winery Quinta de Covela has been accepted into "La Renaissance des Appellations", an exclusive international group of organic and biodynamic wine producers.

Pernod Ricard wineries damaged in earthquake

Published: 23 July, 2008

NEW ZEALAND: An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit three wineries owned by Pernod Ricard New Zealand on Dec 20.

Christie's 2007 wine sales set record

Published: 23 July, 2008

It has been a record year for global wine sales for Christie's International Wine Department.

2008 industry predictions

Published: 23 July, 2008

Richard Bigg, owner, Camino

2008 industry predictions

Published: 23 July, 2008

Robbie Bargh, owner, Gorgeous Group

2008 industry predictions

Published: 23 July, 2008

Christine Parkinson, wine buyer, Hakkasan

2008 industry predictions

Published: 23 July, 2008

Bill Rolfe, owner, 10 International

Absolut Vodka goes on US marketing drive

Published: 23 July, 2008

V&S owned label Absolut Vodka has mounted a digital marketing drive in the US over the Christmas period.

S&N gets responsible at Scotland's Hogmanay celebrations

Published: 23 July, 2008

Scotland: Scottish & Newcastle - the official drinks suppliers to the city's Hogmanay celebrations - is to promote responsible drinking to party-goers in Edinburgh at the New Year.