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Fat Duck sommelier wins world titlePublished:25 October, 2013

The Fat Duck’s Loic Avril has been named Chaîne des Rôtisseurs 2013 International Young Sommelier of the Year.
Five Lakes vodka goes to CanadaPublished:25 October, 2013

Siberian vodka Pyat Ozer – or Five Lakes – is set to launch in Canada. 
Travel Retail awards winners announcedPublished:24 October, 2013

Drinks International has announced the winners of the Travel Retail Awards. 
Latest Macallan Lalique decanter unveiled Published:22 October, 2013

The Macallan and French crystal maker, Lalique, unveiled their latest special decanter in the Six Pillars Collection at the TFWA exhibition in Cannes today (October 22).
Travel Retail up 9.4% Published:22 October, 2013

Global travel retail sales are up 9.4% to US55.8 billion, according to the president of the Tax Free World Association president, Erik Juul-Mortensen.
Canada eliminates EU wine and spirits tariffsPublished:21 October, 2013

Canada has agreed a free trade deal that will eliminate tariffs on EU spirits and wine.
Tequila cider Manzana Loca enters the UK framePublished:22 October, 2013

Hi-Spirits has launched Manzana Loca, a blend of cider, tequila and lime flavour to the UK market.
Label 5 18 YO Extra Rare launches at CannesPublished:22 October, 2013

French spirits group La Martiniquaise has extended its blended Scotch line with the launch of Label 5 18 YO Extra Rare at TFWA Cannes this week.
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