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All Spirits articles
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NewsEdrington sees sales and profits slump on spirits downturn
The decline in sales was ’broadly consistent across international markets’
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NewsScotch whisky secures GI status in Argentina
The legal protection follows six years of collaborative work between Defra, the Department for Business and Trade and industry associations
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NewsAlcohol advertising ban scrapped following industry backlash
The Department for Health & Social Care has significantly watered down proposals to limit alcohol-related harm
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NewsGen Z discovers thirst for booze as incomes rise – data
The proportion of Gen Z legal drinking age consumers in the UK to report drinking alcohol regularly has increased by 10% in two years
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NewsChivas Brothers CEO to take on ‘global brands’ role at Pernod Ricard
The appointment comes with the future of Pernod Ricard’s Chivas Brothers unit unclear
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NewsMex Tequila to get UK launch via tie-up with SHS Drinks
SHS Drinks will lead UK distribution, marketing and activation for Mex
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NewsRichard Hammond follows ex-Top Gear co-presenters into booze
The spirits are produced in partnership with Hawkridge Distillers
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NewsCo-op overhauls beer and RTD cocktail offer with UK craft emphasis
New additions include tipples from Lakes Brew Co and Boundary Brewing
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RankingsBritain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands 2025: The top 100
Britain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands is The Grocer’s annual ranking of the biggest booze brands in the UK by value and volume.
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Analysis & FeaturesBritain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands 2025: Riding out the storm
A storm is forecast for Britain’s top booze brands. Input costs, duty changes, tariffs, EPR and National Insurance rises are all hiking expenses as the market declines
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NewsJohnnie Walker volumes collapse after Red Label 1l is delisted
Johnnie Walker Red Label has lost £9m after volumes crashed by nearly 40% last year
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RankingsBritain’s next top booze brands?
These 10 players have notched up strong value growth that puts them on track to compete in the top 100 next year
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NewsHardys suffers £47m loss as wine brands see value decline
Shoppers bought 30.4 million fewer litres of Britain’s top 100 alcohol brands in the past 12 months
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NewsCampari culls Cinzano as portfolio trimming gets underway
The Aperol brand owner set out plans to cut costs and divest non-core brands last October
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Comment & OpinionBanning alcohol advertising would hammer Britain’s beleaguered booze industry
As plans to ban alcohol advertising grow, the abstinence movement appears to have struck a body blow in its war against drinkers
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NewsM&S backs English wine and adds new spritz serves in BWS revamp
The overhaul includes a growing focus on English wine, alongside new lower-abv spritzes and more branded craft beers
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NewsAlcohol packaging should carry cancer risk warning, charities say
The government is said to be considering a raft of measures to tackle alcohol-related harm
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NewsHoney Thief rolls out ‘UK-first hard honey’ liqueur
Hard Honey was ’naturally sweet and versatile’ making it perfect for many cocktails, the brand said
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Comment & OpinionSipsmith swaps out swan to serve up sonic symphony
Sipsmith mascot Mr Swan isn’t back, but when is the threequel ever the best film?
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NewsPernod Ricard set to simplify structure in cost-cutting exercise
It is a response by the French group to strengthening headwinds in the global spirits market as the owner of Jameson, Absolut and Havana Club struggled to perform amid weakening consumer confidence around the world