All Spirits articles
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News
Spirits prices will have to go up if downturn proves structural, says Brown-Forman CEO
Lawson Whiting said GLP-1 drugs, cannabis use in the US and Gen Z drinking less were dragging on sales
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Brown-Forman forecasts sales and profit declines citing tariffs
Brown-Forman is less exposed to tariffs than other booze suppliers as it has a large US production presence
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Comment & Opinion
DRS, EPR… government can’t be trusted with green schemes
Green schemes have been notoriously mishandled in this country to the detriment of businesses, says Nick Gillett, Mangrove MD
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Pernod Ricard backs Absolut Vodka with ‘six-figure’ multichannel campaign
The campaign’s hero film is directed by music video director Henry Scholfield
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Isle of Barra Distillers crowdfunds £800k to fuel first whisky launch
The business is currently building a new £12m single malt distillery on Barra
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Rémy Cointreau abandons 2030 sales target amid tariff uncertainty
Tariff uncertainty and a slowdown in US spirits have hit sales and profits at the French spirits group
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Pernod Ricard to make ‘choiceful’ UK marketing bets after wine arm sale
With spirits in decline, not all of Pernod Ricard UK’s brands will receive an uptick in investment
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Comment & Opinion
Bartender Mads Mikkelsen shows love for Campari
Mads Mikkelsen adds a twist of menace to the ‘too good to share’ concept
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Analysis & Features
Which brands could Diageo sell as part of ‘substantial’ portfolio shake-up?
Diageo wants to raise funds by being ‘more rigorous’ in pursuing disposals. Which brands could be on the chopping block?
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Rémy Cointreau hires new CEO to replace Éric Vallat
Franck Marilly replaces Éric Vallat, whose departure was announced last month
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Reef to become first UK RTD sold in Tetra packaging
Global Brands bought the rights to Reef from Molson Coors in 2023
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Loch Lomond Group enters US whiskey with New York Distilling Company acquisition
NYDC’s flagship Jaywalk Rye whiskey is known for its use of Horton Heirloom rye
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Four Loko advert banned for promoting ‘uncontrolled and irresponsible’ drinking
The ad showed a man with his head tipped back, pouring a Four Loko into his mouth from a height
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Morrisons and The Drinks Bureau team up to launch bag-in-box cocktail trio
Each cocktails box contains 10 servings at an abv of 10%
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Bacardí brings back Breezer in response to ‘strong demand’
Breezer bottles in Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime and Crisp Watermelon are to launch across the on and off-trade from June
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Diageo hints at substantial brand disposals to aid cashflow goals
Offloads would go beyond portfolio trimming seen in recent years, CFO Nik Jhangiani revealed
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Casamigos unveils slew of UK activations to tap into rising tequila demand
Casamigos is now the fastest-growing and largest ‘super-premium’ tequila in the UK off-trade
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One Stop refreshes and expands alcohol range
In a bid to increase sustainability, more canned wines and beers have been listed
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Au Vodka enters enhanced RTD segment with caffeinated duo
Au Vodka’s new cans carry an abv of 7% and contain 25mg of caffeine per 100ml
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Media Bites 12 May: junk food ads, ‘piglet thumping’, tariffs and trade deals
New research has found that just five minutes exposure to junk food advertising is enough to persuade children to eat an extra 130 calories every day.