I’ve got boobs. Thanks for noticing, drinks industry. I’ve got boobs therefore I need my own special drink. You’re right, drinks-makers, and thanks for the comforting pat on the head. Thank you for recognising that I am always on a diet; and lactose or wheat intolerant, depending on the weather; totally love all things pink – and yes, I am in fact from Venus...
drinkaware.co.uk visitors soar in response to report
12 April, 2013
Visits to drinkaware.co.uk have surged after research that drinkers fail to report their true unit intake was published, the alcohol education charity claims.
Profile: Mikaël Silvestre
29 October, 2012
World Cup finalist, UEFA Champions League, FA and League Cup winner… and now rum brand owner. Christian Davis tackles French international footballer Mikaël Silvestre
Rexam to roll out Teacher’s ready to drink can for India
29 February, 2012
Rexam, the can maker, has announced that it has been chosen by Beam Global Spirits and Wine India to provide the can for its new Teacher's ready-to-drink variant.
How many units in your drink?
09 February, 2012
How many units in your drink? Is the theme of a new campaign that has been launched at consumers in the UK.
Sparkling sparkles in US
09 January, 2012
US consumption of imported sparkling wine will reach new heights in 2012 due to the increased penetration of prosecco and cava, says Wine Intelligence.
Master of Malt launches yesteryear expression
17 October, 2011
Online spirits merchant Master of Malt has extended its line of yesteryear spirit-based expressions with the launch of Proprietary Barley Spirit Drink.
Campari quadruples Aperol sales
15 July, 2011
Campari's Italian aperitif brand Aperol is going from strength to strength according to its owners.
Jim Beam's Red Stag comes to UK and travel retail
19 April, 2011
Jim Beam has launched its Red Stag bourbon-based drink in the UK market and in travel retail outlets across Europe.
42 Below announces cocktail winners
22 March, 2011
Team Italy has won the 2011 42 Below Cocktail World Cup.
A drink a day could keep the doctor away
23 February, 2011
Moderate drinking can help prevent heart disease, according to a new report in the British Medical Journal. The report, which is a review of research published over 30 years, said individuals who drink alcohol in moderation are less likely to develop heart disease compared to non-drinkers.
Pre-mixed drinks results revealed
07 January, 2011
The Pre-Mixed Drinks Challenge Awards have been announced.
Glenglassaugh shows its spirit
27 August, 2010
The Glenglassaugh Distillery Company has launched a range of “Spirit Drink” products. The aim is to give malt whisky fans the opportunity to sample the evolution of the spirit that will eventually become whisky.
Parents provide children with spirits and wine
02 July, 2010
UK: Alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware has found that more than half (53%) of parents who plan to provide their 16 and 17 year olds with alcohol for a week long summer holiday with friends will give them five or more bottles of spirits or wine.
Europe gears up for responsible World Cup
10 June, 2010
Belgium: The European Spirits Organisation CEPS and The European Forum for Responsible Drinking (EFRD) have teamed up with the Belgian Federation of Wine and Spirits to launch a responsible drinking campaign during the World Cup.
Russian Standard Gold launches in the UK
29 March, 2010
Russian Standard is to launch its luxury Russian Standard Gold into the UK market.
Europe pushes responsible drinking
25 February, 2010
Europe’s spirits producers have launched a catalogue of industry-led programmes to reduce alcohol related harm.
Comment
Philip Duff
Dirty cocktail names: Is it the end?
There are lies, damn lies, statistics – and then there are statistics about cocktails. It emerged recently that a UK firm named Travel Republic surveyed punters, and apparently 29% of them disapprove of sexually suggestive cocktail names.
