NEWSLETTER

01 December, 2017

Dear reader,

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Hamish Smith, Christian Davis and Shay Waterworth

Top Stories

Desmond Payne: A lifetime in gin

Published: 28 November, 2017

If gin legend Desmond Payne was any kind of cricket fan the headline might read ’50 not out’, but despite working next door to The Oval, one of the most famous cricket grounds in the world, Beefeater’s master distiller has only been to one game in more than 20 years.

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Feeling Blue

Published: 01 December, 2017

A shortage of the plant that’s behind all tequila means the 100% agave sector faces price and quality challenges. Shay Waterworth reports

Mixers up their game

Published: 01 December, 2017

As consumers become increasingly hooked on product provenance, premium mixers are tapping into the trend. By Tracy West

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