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Top Stories
Bombay Sapphire's Laverstoke Mill opensPublished:19 September, 2014

Bombay Sapphire’s long-awaited brand home, Laverstoke Mill, opened its doors to the trade on Wednesday to reveal a vast visitor centre that includes a glasshouse of botanicals, heated by the new distillery’s stills.


SWA welcomes stability Published:19 September, 2014

Scotch Whisky Association chief executive David Frost has welcomed stability following the Scottish vote in favour of staying in the United Kingdom.


Rabobank says no to Scottish independence Published:18 September, 2014

Rabobank, the Dutch-based cooperative food and agricultural bank, believes the short term impact on the scotch whisky industry will be negative.


Tullamore distillery opens for businessPublished:17 September, 2014

William Grant & Sons' new €37 million distillery in the small Irish town of Tullamore, officially opened on September 17.


D1 London Gin launches in Hong Kong Published:15 September, 2014

DJ Limbrey Distilling Co has announced that its self-styled super-premium gin, D1 London, is launching in Hong Kong on September 25


Hine launches single estate vintage cognacPublished:12 September, 2014

Hine, the cognac house that does things differently by specialising in vintage cognacs, has gone one step further and launched a single estate cognac.


Analysis
Island of dreamsPublished:19 September, 2014

Can Scottish single malt meet the commercial demands of the marketing men but still be true to its traditions? Dominic Roskrow asks Islay’s whisky makers what they think


A way of lifePublished:19 September, 2014

Dark aged rums are seen as the serious members of the party spirit family. But they’re also the ones spearheading innovation. Christian Davis reports


New routes to marketPublished:16 September, 2014

Guest writer David Atkinson of marketing agency, Space, tells us why there is a gap emerging between consumers and spirits brands and how new routes to market must be found.


Comment
Patience Gould and the MargaritaPublished:19 September, 2014

Patience Gould is entranced by Cointreau’s literary offering – and its contribution to her new favourite drink, the Margarita


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