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Absolut introduces freeze-distilled vodkaPublished:24 July, 2012

The Absolut Company, part of Pernod Ricard, has relaunched Frïs (pronounced “freeze”), which it claims is the world’s only freeze-distilled vodka.While ...

Treasury and Accolade pack for each other Published:24 July, 2012

Treasury Wine Estates and Accolade Wines has announced that TWE will pack wine for Accolade in Australia with Accolade will pack wine for TWE ...

Rémy confirms Bruichladdich deal for £58mPublished:23 July, 2012

Rémy Cointreau is to purchase Islay distillery Bruichladdich for £58m.Rémy Cointreau UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rémy Cointreau Group ...

Wemyss Malts releases Darnley’s View Spiced GinPublished:23 July, 2012

Wemyss Malts has released Darnley’s View Spiced Gin to Europe and selected Asian markets, with the US to follow.Darnley’s View Gin is a five ...

Heineken makes move on Tiger brewerPublished:20 July, 2012

Heineken has made a move to purchase Tiger Beer brewer Asia Pacific Breweries. The global brewing giant made an offer to the board of its joint ...

Chapel Down makes gold medal-winning beerPublished:20 July, 2012

The International Beer Challenge has named a lager made by an English winemaker among the world’s best beers.Curious Brew, by Chapel Down winery, ...

New York: Rendez-Vous by Vinexpo 2012 cancelledPublished:19 July, 2012

The New York Vinexpo show will not take place this year, due to lack of exhibitors.Rendez-Vous by Vinexpo, the three tasting days to be offered ...

Trade challenges Scottish minimum pricingPublished:19 July, 2012

UK and European drinks trade organisations have announced they are challenging the Scottish government’s minimum unit pricing (MUP) legislation.The ...

Johnnie Walker Blue rolls out Casks EditionPublished:18 July, 2012

Diageo is rolling out the travel retail launch of Johnnie Walker Blue Label - The Casks Edition.The whisky first launched in May and it is now ...

Constellation acquires Mark West for $160mPublished:18 July, 2012

Constellation Brands has completed the acquisition of the Mark West wine brand from Purple Wine Company for approximately US$160 million.The ...

Michael Cox is new Vintners' masterPublished:18 July, 2012

Michael Cox has been installed as the 518th Master of the Worshipful Company of Vintners for the forthcoming year.The Vintners' Company is one ...

UK: Courvoisier crowns 8 Bar championsPublished:19 July, 2012

Courvoisier has crowned bartenders from 8 Bar in Falmouth winners of its Courvoisier Cocktails on a Grand Scale competition.Winners Nick Caputo ...

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