SA: Spirits duty rises by 10%
25 February, 2011
The South African government has increased excise duty on spirits by 10% and wine by 8%.
Scotland: Minimum pricing rejected
11 November, 2010
The trade has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s decision to reject minimum pricing. This was the final time in which MSPs could vote to decisively keep minimum pricing out of the Alcohol Bill. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has consistently argued that minimum pricing would be illegal and ineffective in addressing misuse, whilst significantly damaging one of Scotland’s key industries.
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Ben Branson
Ben Branson: How to brand non-alc spirits
There are many different elements to consider when launching a non-alcoholic spirits brand. Aside from creating the liquid, the bottle design and communication are also crucial touchpoints.
