All Spirits articles
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NewsCaribbean rum Canerock lands Sainsbury’s listing
The 40% abv tipple is designed to be supped neat, over ice or in a mule cocktail
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ProfilesCleanCo CEO Billy Paretti on Bloomingdales, fundraising and Goop
’My mission is to open the non-alc space to everyone and anyone – from the raver turned triathlete, to the bartender who just loves the craft’
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NewsAlcohol suppliers expecting duty hike in upcoming budget
Major alcohol trade groups headed to Parliament to lobby exchequer secretary Dan Tomlinson yesterday
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NewsChinese e-commerce giant to launch spirit-focused UK ‘Cultural Experience Centre’
Joybuy is to launch a physical location in the UK with premium Chinese spirit brand Moutai
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NewsDiageo pledges up to £5m to restore Scotland’s peatlands
Peat is a crucial component in many scotch whiskies, giving them a distinctive smoky aroma and taste
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NewsBritish-Indian vodka brand Desi Daru seals grocery debut
The challenger brand’s Alphonso Mango Vodka has landed in 140 Waitrose stores nationwide
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Comment & OpinionCan Diageo’s new CEO ‘Drastic Dave’ repeat Tesco turnaround trick?
Dave Lewis brings a heavy-hitting reputation to the top job at Diageo. Can he fix the ailing drinks giant?
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Comment & OpinionSabrina Carpenter enters ‘man’s world’ of whisky for Johnnie Walker
Sabrina Carpenter doesn’t look like a typical whisky drinker – but that’s the point
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NewsTomatin doubles down on grocery with 10 Year Old single malt launch
Tomatin 10 Year Old has been exclusively matured for a decade in bourbon casks
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NewsDiageo names former Tesco boss Dave Lewis as new CEO
Diageo has named former Tesco boss Dave Lewis as the Johnnie Walker and Guinness owner’s next chief executive
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NewsFeragaia sells majority stake to Isle of Raasay whisky owner
Alcohol-free spirits challenger Feragaia has been snapped up by independent luxury goods group Chanrossa
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2025: Alcohol
Tequila-based cocktails served with a zingy grapefruit twist are enjoying a moment, with the Paloma now a top-10 serve in global cocktail rankings
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NewsWilliam Grant & Sons confirms new leadership following CEO departure
William Grant & Sons has confirmed the departure of CEO Søren Hagh
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NewsDiageo to sharpen focus on RTDs as spirits softness persists
Pre-batched cocktails could help Diageo meet evolving consumer need states including a desire to consume less alcohol and fewer calories, interim CEO Nik Jhangiani said
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NewsDiageo blames ‘softer US consumer’ for failure to return to growth
The Johnnie Walker maker has slightly downtraded sales and profit forecasts after a disappointing first quarter
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Comment & OpinionRicky Gervais tube ad stunt risks Dutch Barn becoming the brand that cried wolf
Dutch Barn is risking its reputation by pretending to have had adverts banned by authorities when no such clampdown has taken place
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NewsWilliam Grant & Sons silent on CEO exit reports
William Grant & Sons reported a 30% decline in profits in the year ended 31 December 2024
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NewsAu Vodka becomes UK’s best-selling RTD brand
The Swansea-based booze brand has knocked Diageo-owned gin brand Gordon’s off the top spot, according to the latest 12-week data from NIQ
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NewsGrind extends into alcohol with ready-to-drink espresso martini
It comes with sales of alcoholic ready-to-drink products continuing to buck wider declines in the booze category
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd profits slump amid ‘exceptionally challenging’ trading
There was also an 8.2% decline in revenues excluding en primeur