Niche spirits riding a wave
Small batch, niche and artisan spirits are enjoying an exciting period across Europe and the US.
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 No Comments »Spirits
Stiffy’s vodka banned over suggestive name
Sales of Stiffy’s Jaffa Cake and Kola Kubez vodka liqueurs have been banned by The Portman Group.
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 No Comments »Sailor Jerry launches Christmas gift packs
Sailor Jerry has launched a limited edition gift pack in the run up to Christmas that aims to capitalise on golden rum’s popularity.
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 No Comments »Storm brewing over “alcohol free” whisky
A product describing itself as the world’s first non-alcoholic whisky has been branded “illegal” by the Scotch Whisky Association.
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 1 Comment »Scotch underpins spirits energy drive
Recent investment in ecological practices within the Scotch whisky industry is paying dividends.
Monday, November 7th, 2011 No Comments »Beadles to leave WSTA
Jeremy Beadles is to leave his position as chief executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association in the new year.
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 No Comments »Spiced rum category “on fire”
The rum category is “on fire”, according to a leading UK distributor.
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 No Comments »Hong Kong welcomes the world
The fourth annual Hong Kong Trade Development Council annual trade show begins this week.
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 2 Comments »Rare whisky auctioned to celebrate 110th birthday
Glenfiddich is releasing 11 special bottles for the 110th birthday of Janet Sheed Roberts, granddaughter of the distillery’s founder.
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 No Comments »Trade bodies condemn minimum pricing
Alcohol trade bodies have slammed today’s Scottish government proposal for a minimum price on alcohol.
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