All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 269
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Off-licences urged to keep premium wine
Spanish wine group Grupo Codorníu is urging Majestic and Oddbins to maintain a wide selection of premium wines to avoid the fate of First Quench.The sparkling wine and Rioja supplier warned that other businesses could face closure if...
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As multiple offies struggle, are indies getting it right?
First Unwins, then Wine Cellar, now First Quench. But while the chains crumble, independent off-licences are doing rather well. Graham Holter reports
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Have gin drinkers lost their taste for Gordon Ramsay?
Gordon Ramsay's suitability as brand ambassador for Gordon's gin is being called into question as sales fall. Diageo, which is pouring another £750,000 into its tie-up with the celebrity chef this Christmas, has seen volume sales of its...
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New Guinness ads seek to lighten brand’s image
Diageo hopes a £5m ad campaign for Guinness will breathe new life into the "pigeonholed" brand and attract lighter drinkers to the black stuff.The latest activity kicked off on Wednesday with World a TV advert that shows men building a...
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NewsAcid Test: Apsinthion
Some may found the mouthwash-green colour and strong aniseed flavour a bit of a challenge. Best not drink the whole bottle in one go, either.
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Apsinthion cut down to size to fit in Asda
A recent design overhaul has won absinthe brand Apsinthion national listings at Asda.The Toorank Distillery-owned absinthe arrived at Asda two weeks ago after the bottle was shortened and the label redesigned to look more authentic. It...
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Ad of the Week: Strongbow spoof banks on craft not graft
Remember when 'going viral' only happened to Mark Fowler and Magic Johnson? Nowadays it's a good thing, thanks to the interwebs, as Strongbow proves with its latest zeitgeist-bothering Braveheart spoof.
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Blossom Hill’s Zinfandel gets festive touch
Blossom Hill is introducing a limited edition bottle of its White Zinfandel to target Christmas shoppers.
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NewsHeineken boosts share of UK beer market
Heineken said it increased its share of the UK beer and cider market to 29% in the third quarter.
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NewsMagners adds Sheffield festival to comedy roster
Magners has announced it will sponsor the Sheffield Comedy Festival in the latest addition to its comedy sponsorship portfolio.
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Estonia cider adds flavour
We’ve had cider over ice, pear cider, fruits of the forest cider and now Estonian cider – and it’s upping its presence in UK stores.
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Baileys plus Dairy Crest equals cream
Dairy Crest has teamed up with Diageo to launch a range of Baileys products aimed at invigorating the flavoured cream market.The Extra Thick Cream, launched this week, comes in Baileys Original Irish Cream and Baileys with a Hint of...
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NewsAcid Test: Jacob's Creek Three Vines (50cl)
Smaller bottle equals smaller hangover (and lower price). But is the wine any good?
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NewsReport raises fertility risks of white wine and beer
White wine can significantly reduce the chances of women undergoing IVF treatment becoming pregnant – while men hoping to become father should avoid beer, scientists have warned.
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Gonzo beer exclusive to Tesco stores
US brewer Flying Dog has won listings in Tesco for two of its beers.The Maryland-based brewer's 5.5% abv Classic Pale Ale and 7.8% Gonzo Imperial Porter a dark beer with a rich, malty body are being shipped into 169 Tesco stores this...
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Jameson aims to drive trial with smaller bottle
Pernod Ricard has unveiled plans to boost the appeal of Jameson whiskey among young men, aided by the introduction of a smaller bottle size.The Irish whiskey brand has recorded 6.6% growth to £1.3m this year [Nielsen 52w/e 9 September...
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Strike action may harm workforces, warns FDF
Britain's biggest union, Unite, has come under fire as it ups the ante in its attack on food and drink manufacturers.Unite was set to ballot members for strike action at Carlsberg UK following a dispute over job losses in distribution....
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Winter Cider is a rival for mulled wine
Premium Swedish cider brand Rekorderlig hopes to give mulled wine a run for its money with a winter cider suitable for heating.The limited-edition Rekorderlig Winter Cider, available from Sainsbury's and Morrisons next month, is made...
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Cavalier turns jollier in McEwan’s revamp
Jygsaw Brands has modernised the packaging of McEwan's ale, marking the final phase of a review of its heritage drinks brands, embarked upon when S&N set up its joint venture with Jygsaw in January 2008.The Staines-based company,...
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NewsAcid Test: A Le Coq Rosé
It sounds wine-based but it's not. Beer meets berries in this bizarre new alcopop