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Bottle your own JamesonPublished:13 March, 2015

Lovers of Jameson Irish whiskey can now go to the Old Jameson Distillery visitor centre in Dublin and the Jameson Experience at the Midleton distillery in Cork and hand fill their own 70cl bottle of a new Jameson expression.


“Loyal” champagne drinkers maintain salesPublished:12 March, 2015

The champagne shipments results released last week were in line with expectation and a cause for satisfaction, Comité Champagne told DI at the Annual Champagne tasting yesterday.


Skin Côntact LIVE! raised £10,000 for charityPublished:11 March, 2015

The Skin Côntact concert last Monday (March 9) at Vinopolis in London raised more than £10,000 for charity, the organisers have estimated.


Heineken launches Bulmers and Desperados flavours to appeal to young UK adultsPublished:13 March, 2015

Heineken has announced the launch of two colourful products in an attempt to entice younger consumers in the UK.


The Distillers’ City Debate 2015Published:11 March, 2015

Just how innovative is the whisk(e)y industry? is the subject of this year’s Distillers;’ City Debate on May 14.


Campari full year resultsPublished:10 March, 2015

Gruppo Campari has published its full year results for 2014 which it says is in line with its expectations.


Artisan gin joins P&O BritanniaPublished:11 March, 2015

Black Down Artisan Spirits’ Sussex Gin has been selected as one of the spirits to be served on P&O Cruises’ newest ship, Britannia


Maxxium UK appoints managing directorPublished:10 March, 2015

Maxxium UK has announced the appointment of Mark Riley as managing director. 


Beam Suntory enlists Bacardi in BrazilPublished:10 March, 2015

Bacardi will distribute selected Beam Suntory products in Brazil, having agreed a multi-year distribution agreement.


Portuguese wine growing in popularity and sales says Esporão CEOPublished:09 March, 2015

Portuguese wines are starting to grow as the country shows signs of recovery, according to Esporão CEO João Roquette. 


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