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Drinks brands go head to head in Harpers Design Awards 2013

Published:  30 July, 2013

Passers-by may not have realised but leading wine and spirits brands were going head to head yesterday at Jamie Hutchinson's The Sampler South Kensignton venue for the judging of the 2013 Harpers Design Awards.

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Pernod Ricard to digitise Malibutique experience

Published:  29 July, 2013

Pernod Ricard UK is introducing digital smartphone-enhanced technology to its Malibutique concept this summer.

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The Ultimate World Whiskey battle is on

Published:  29 July, 2013

Ireland, Scotland and the US are to go head to head to compete for the title of Ultimate World Whiskey in a "light-hearted battle" to help celebrate The Gathering Ireland 2013.

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Bowmore releases 23 YO limited Scotch whisky

Published:  29 July, 2013

Islay single malt Bowmore has released a 23-year-old limited-edition whisky matured in Port casks.

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Dorchester hosts Louis X111 Cognac experience

Published:  27 July, 2013

Cognac lovers and aficionados should head to the Bar at the Dorchester hotel in London this week to see the Louis...

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Drinks writers run Ardbeg Half Marathon in memory of Alan Lodge

Published:  25 July, 2013

A team of over 20 drinks writers and representatives of Scottish whiksy distillery, Ardbeg, are to take part in the annual Islay Half Marathon on August 3 to help raise money for the National Brain Appeal in memory of Alan Lodge of The Spirits Business who died from a brain haemorrhage aged just 29 last year.

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UKBG crowns Bénédictine cocktail competition winner

Published:  24 July, 2013

The UK Bartenders Guild has announced the winner of its National Cocktail Competition, sponsored by Bénédictine...

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Quintessential Brands launches new company

Published:  24 July, 2013

G&J Greenall owner Quintessential Brands has set up a commercial production, sales and distribution arm called Essential...

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Eager juice maker launches spirit

Published:  23 July, 2013

Juice maker Eager Drinks has launched a raspberry and blackberry spirit called Rigg's.

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Greenall's gin signs cricket sponsorship deal

Published:  23 July, 2013

Greenall's Original London Dry Gin has been named the official gin of Lancashire County Cricket Club at Emirates Old...

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Diageo strengthens ties with Shuijingfang baijiu

Published:  23 July, 2013

Diageo is to acquire the remaining 47% of baijiu brand Shuijingfang's major shareholder for £223 million.

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Hi-Spirits to distribute Justin Timberlake's 901 Tequila in UK

Published:  23 July, 2013

Hi-Spirits is to distribute Justin Timberlake's 901 Tequila in the UK, which has an rrp of £32.85 for 70cl and has been listed in JD Wetherspoon.

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Absolut launches price-marked packs for indies

Published:  22 July, 2013

Pernod Ricard-owned Absolut vodka is releasing a £13.49 price-marked 50cl bottle aimed at driving sales in the independent off-trade.

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Bibendum's Instil Drinks Co takes on specialist spirits staff

Published:  22 July, 2013

Instil Drinks Co, the new beers and spirits business set up by Bibendum, continues to recruit senior specialilst staff to help...

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Fireball liqueur under fire from ASA

Published:  19 July, 2013

Hi-Spirits has come under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority for its Fireball cinnamon whisky liqueur...

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Cognac auction on track to break records

Published:  19 July, 2013

The 8th annual La Part des Anges Cognac auction held on September 19th, 2013, in Château Brillac...

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Premium brands on top, finds First Drinks Market Report

Published:  19 July, 2013

Premium drinks brands are outperforming the rest of the sector, according to the third Market Report published by First Drinks.

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Premium brands on top, finds First Drinks Market Report

Published:  19 July, 2013

Premium drinks brands are outperforming the rest of the sector, according to the third Market Report published by First Drinks.

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Douglas Blyde meets distiller Olivier Blanc

Published:  19 July, 2013

"I was officially in charge of half the world of perfume," says Olivier Blanc, leaning forward from his director's...

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Interactive Courvoisier store opens in Munich

Published:  19 July, 2013

Maxxium Travel Retail has unveiled a dedicated Courvoisier store at Munich International Airport to showcase its...

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