Irish exports bounce back
Irish whiskey exports soared by 25% to reach €856m in 2021, according to new government gures, which also show that cream liqueur exports increased 19% to €367m, while gin exports were up 38%, albeit from a lower base.
Ireland introduces hospitality restrictions
Tighter restrictions on hospitality venues of been introduced to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in the Republic of Ireland.
Beefeater introduces lower-abv botanical spirit drink
Beefeater has announced Beefeater Botanics Lemon & Ginger, a 27.5% abv spirit drink.
Adnams responds to lower abv demand
Suffolk brewer Adnams has launched two lower-alcohol bottled beers to target daytime drinkers this summer.
First Cape launches low alcohol wine
First Cape wine is launching lower-alcohol (5.5% abv) extension of its First Cape brand.
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Staffing crisis could open opportunities
The pandemic has thrown many challenges at bar owners over the past couple of years and the ones that survived the various lockdowns and restrictions deserve a pat on the back. However, while revenues are returning and bars are beginning to recruit once more, we’ve come up against a whole new set of problems, one of which is a global starring crisis.
