Gruppo Campari buys Bulldog gin
Published: 03 February, 2017
Gruppo Campari has announced the acquisition of super premium gin, Bulldog for US$58.4 million (€54.1m).
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Glendalough to launch all-seasons gin
Published: 03 February, 2017
Glendalough, a seasonal gin-maker from Ireland, will release an “all-seasons” expression called Glendalough Wild Botanical Gin to the UK later this month.
Vinisud organisers say its 2017 show has delivered on its promise
Published: 03 February, 2017
The first annual Vinisud show in Montpellier has been hailed a success for attracting more than 20,000 buyers and almost 7,000 international visitors.
SWA sets out case for 2% cut in excise in March Budget
Published: 02 February, 2017
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called for a 2% cut in excise duty in its budget submission to the UK government’s Treasury.
International Scotch Day – February 10
Published: 02 February, 2017
Diageo has announced the launch of International Scotch Day, Friday February 10.
DI Annual Bar Report: Tonic Water
Published: 01 February, 2017
There’s one brand that gets bar-called more than any other tonic, says Hamish Smith
Diageo re-enters Irish whiskey
Published: 31 January, 2017
Diageo has announced that it is to launch a new premium Irish whiskey, to be called Roe & Co.
DI Annual Bar Report: Bartenders Choice
Published: 30 January, 2017
This list is all about what the ’tenders love. Hamish Smith dissects their favourites
Analysis
Most Admired Champagne Brands 2017: 1-15
Published: 31 January, 2017
So, the 2016 growing season was one of the most difficult in living memory. Thank heavens for a weather change in August through to harvest in mid-September
Most Admired Champagne Brands 2017: 16-30
Published: 03 February, 2017
To continue our list of The Most Admired Champagne Brands, here is 16-30
The emotions of branding
Published: 03 February, 2017
It's emotions that drive purchase behaviour, says guest writer Steve Beckworth of creative agency Colt.
Champagne Brands 2017: How we did it
Published: 31 January, 2017
Holly Motion details the process behind the results of this year’s World’s Most Admired Champagne Brands
Comment
Comment: Diageo re-enters Irish whiskey sector
Published: 31 January, 2017
Diageo’s announcement that it is re-entering the booming Irish whiskey sector with a brand new brand, Roe & Co, caught most of us by surprise.
Bar news
A view from the city: Zurich
Published: 03 February, 2017
Hamish Smith speaks to Dirk Hany, Ex-bar manager at Widder Bar, Zurich