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UK wine consumers drinking less, spending more Published:10 August, 2012

Consumers in the UK are drinking less wine and continuing to shun the on-trade, according to research published by Wine Intelligence.Promotions ...

World's largest whisky unveiledPublished:13 August, 2012

The Edrington Group has broken the world record for the largest bottle of whisky with the unveiling of a 228-litre bottle of The Famous Grouse.The ...

BNIC to auction 26 rare cognacsPublished:13 August, 2012

Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) is to auction 26 rare cognacs at the upcoming charity auction, La Part des Anges.To be held ...

Bombay Sapphire launches £1.5m glass campaignPublished:09 August, 2012

UK: Bombay Sapphire has launched a balloon glass as part of a £1.5m campaign to help consumers experience the ultimate G&T.The launch is ...

Plymouth Navy Strength gin lands in US Published:08 August, 2012

US: Pernod Ricard is to launch Plymouth Navy Strength gin in September.The 57% above gin was first made in 1793.Maria Pribble, senior brand manager, ...

The Macallan gets new marketing managerPublished:07 August, 2012

Edrington has appointed a global marketing manager for The Macallan single malt whisky.Jaume Ferràs Santín joins The Macallan after five years ...

Bacardi closes in on next Martini StarPublished:07 August, 2012

Twenty-eight women have been chosen for the next phase of Bacardi’s global search to find the next Martini Star, the face of the Italian vermouth ...

Marblehead adds bison grass vodka to UK offeringPublished:07 August, 2012

Distributor Marblehead Brand Development is looking to satisfy demand for craft spirits in the UK with the launch of the Polish bison grass vodka, ...

Good Time heads for 8 more StatesPublished:07 August, 2012

US: Good Time Beverages is to roll out its premixed products and spirits pouches in eight additional states.Bob & Stacy's Premium Margarita (15%abv) ...

Metaxa and Rémy launch 5* HDFS exclusivePublished:06 August, 2012

House of Metaxa and Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail have combined to launch a limited edition Metaxa 5 Stars, exclusively to Hellenic Duty ...

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