All Spirits articles – Page 14
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NewsAlcohol duty burden ‘restricting’ investment in scotch whisky – SWA
Three-quarters of suppliers said they were planning to rein in UK investment or spend overseas instead
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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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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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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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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?