just the Facts - Official Brand Endorsements
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 26 May 2011
Diageo received the mother of all commercial endorsements this week when US President Barack Obama sipped on a pint of Guinness, declaring it "delicious" during his state visit to the Republic of Ireland. Here, just-drinks takes a look at product endorsements by 'world leaders'.
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Diageo received the mother of all commercial endorsements this week when US President Barack Obama sipped on a pint of Guinness, declaring it "delicious" during his state visit to the Republic of Ireland. Here, just-drinks takes a look at product endorsements by 'world leaders'.

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