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Lockspeiser goes Off Piste
Off Piste Wines has named Bottle Green founder Jerry Lockspeiser as chairman.
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NewsDiageo on defensive over British malt used in Guinness
Diageo has sparked anger among Irish malt growers by importing grain used for Guinness from a British supplier.
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Owner of Threshers brand names signs up to Nisa-Today’s
SEP Properties, which has bought the rights to the Threshers, Victoria Wine, The Local and Bottom's Up names, has become a member of Nisa-Today's, The Grocer can reveal.SEP, which runs four Dave's Discount Stores in the West Midlands,...
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Whyte & Mackay taps into pre-mixed market
The pre-mixer category is getting the Scottish treatment as Whyte & Mackay launches what it claims is the first canned Scotch whisky and cola.The 4.5% abv Glasgow Special Whyte & McKay Blended Scotch Whisky & Cola (rsp:...
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NewsAB InBev unveils new Bud 66, the iPhone of lagers
Britain's hip, young iPhone generation is the lucrative target audience for AB InBev's latest lager launch Budweiser 66.
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News‘Ave it! Peter Kay back in new John Smith’s ads
Bolton funnyman Peter Kay is returning to TV screens next month in a new ad campaign for John Smith’s.
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Reverend gets inspiration for cola with chilli
A Cornish start-up company has launched a range of cola and apple drinks infused with chilli, hoping to take on ginger beer in the spice stakes.The three-strong range from Launceston-based Reverend Berriman's, which was founded by...
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NewsAcid Test: Yellow Tail crisp Chardonnay
Like Bridget Jones and Footballers' Wives, what you see is what you get - the wine reflects the label, providing a big splash of colour and little else.
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Molson Coors wants UK women to drink beer like the Irish
Molson Coors has set the bar high in target for its initiative to get British women drinking more beer it wants them downing as much as Irish girls do.
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Ad of the Week: Magners' method man refreshes the cider clan
It's not your typical luck o' the Irish that cider snatcher Darling effectively banned it the same week the new Magners ad hit screens.
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NewsDon Pumsey on scrumpy tax and eunuchs' tackle
It's difficult to imagine holding anything more useless than the hand I hold right now - with the possible exception of a eunuch's tackle.
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Budweiser plans bigger spend for the World Cup
Anheuser-Busch InBev has revealed its World Cup marketing plans for Budweiser, including its biggest-ever UK on-pack promotion. The push kicks off in April and will run across a record 10 million packs to promote its status as official...
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Focus On Barbecue: Pimm’s goes national
Now that Pimm's and Sainsbury's have settled their differences over the retailer's alleged copycat drink Pitchers, peace can return to the patios of Britain this barbecue season. Sort of.
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NewsChancellor stings cider makers with 10% duty hike
The Chancellor has whacked up the duty on cider by 10% above the rate of inflation.
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NewsAcid Test: Pearwood Cider
I found this a decent alternative, giving a crisp taste and fruity aroma. It is light in colour and well packaged but it has a distinct, lingering aftertaste that some may find overpowering...
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Tesco stocks kosher wine for Passover
A kosher wine made exclusively from pomegranates will go into 21 Tesco stores in time for the Jewish holiday of Passover.Galilee Pomegranate Port Style Wine (rsp: £22) and Black Label Dessert Wine (rsp: £18) are produced by Rimon Winery,...
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Weather buffets South Africa’s wine harvest
Quaffing South African wine won't be a problem during this summer's World Cup but suppliers could take a hit next year as poor weather reduces the grape harvest. Official figures from South Africa Wine Industry Information & Systems...
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Budvar thanks Tesco for aiding sales push
Tesco is "ahead of the curve" in dark lagers, according to Budweiser Budvar UK. The company made the statement as it announced sales of its Budweiser Budvar Dark lager had trebled in the past year.
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Asda to stock Buffalo Trace whiskey lines
Distributor Hi-Spirits is introducing a range of bourbons to 290 Asda stores later this month.
The Buffalo Trace range, made in the Kentucky Buffalo Trace Distillery, comprises Sazerac Rye (rsp: £24.99), Benchmark (£14.99) and flagship… -
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Spanish wines set for storming sales in 2010
This year is expected to be a big one for Spanish wine following a rise in sales and record numbers of attendees at this year's Wine from Spain Trade Fair.Sales of Spanish white wine soared 25% in 2009, outperforming the overall white...