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Published by Aroq Ltd.Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:13:36 GMTThu, 20 Jun 2013 04:13:36 GMTjust-drinks.com - RSS feedjust-drinks.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20The Scotch Whisky Association has calmed reports that Indian authorities have offered to cut the duty on international wine and spirits from 150% to 40%.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/international-wine-spirits-duty-set-for-marked-cut_id110655.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationMon, 17 Jun 2013 15:05:00 GMTTesco has agreed to not sell beer and cider stronger than 5.5% abv in order to secure an alcohol licence from a Scottish council.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/tesco-agrees-ban-on-strong-beers-to-gain-licence_id110643.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationFri, 14 Jun 2013 16:42:00 GMTA Scottish Government official has said that the drinks industry's on-going legal challenge over minimum unit pricing is "disappointing", and has argued there is no need for the policy to be decided by European authorities.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/scots-government-disappointed-over-minimum-price-battle_id110453.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationThu, 23 May 2013 14:49:00 GMTThe headlines today (3 May) may suggest that minimum unit pricing is on its way in Scotland. But, for those in our industry who oppose the proposal, there's no need to panic yet. There's still a way to go.http://www.just-drinks.com/comment/a-long-and-winding-road_id110283.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationFri, 03 May 2013 17:45:00 GMTThe European trade organisation for spirits has said that it will appeal the legal ruling handed down this morning in favour of minimum unit pricing in Scotland.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/spirits-trade-body-to-appeal-judgement-backing-scottish-minimum-unit-pricing_id110275.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationFri, 03 May 2013 11:45:00 GMTThe Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has said it is continuing to assess its legal options in light of the UK Government's singling out of beer in last month's Budget. http://www.just-drinks.com/news/wine-spirit-trade-association-still-eyeing-options-after-budget-beer-blow_id110114.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationWed, 17 Apr 2013 14:46:00 GMTThe sale of Burn Stewart Distilleries to Distell is "another vote of confidence" in the booming Scotch whiskey industry, the company's MD has told just-drinks.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/burn-stewart-distillers-sale-proves-scotch-in-robust-health-md_id110076.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationMon, 15 Apr 2013 11:21:00 GMTIn the second part of this analysis of the European Union's review of its strategy to combat alcohol harm across the region, EurActiv details the issues that have to be considered.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/the-european-unions-strategy-under-review-part-ii_id110052.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationThu, 11 Apr 2013 14:54:00 GMTThe third and final part of EurActiv's analysis of the European Union's alcohol harm reduction strategy focuses on the different positions being taken on different issues in different regions.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/the-european-unions-strategy-under-review-part-iii_id110054.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationThu, 11 Apr 2013 14:53:00 GMTSales of European spirits outside the European Union hit a record EUR10.2bn (US$13.3bn) in 2012, with growth being driven by whisk(e)y, new figures reveal.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/european-spirits-exports-hit-record-high-in-2012-figures_id110022.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationTue, 09 Apr 2013 14:41:00 GMTHere are the eight most viewed, subscriber-only items on just-drinks this week:http://www.just-drinks.com/news/just-for-subscribers-the-week-in-drinks_id109994.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationFri, 05 Apr 2013 14:30:00 GMTIs the fabled Scotch whisky boom subsiding? http://www.just-drinks.com/comment/comment-scotching-rumours-that-the-whisky-boom-is-on-the-wane_id109964.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationWed, 03 Apr 2013 12:38:00 GMTEarlier today (2 April), the Scotch Whisky Association released the Scotch export figures for 2012. Here, courtesy of the SWA, is a list of the top export markets for Scotch in 2012 by value and by volume.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/just-the-facts-scotch-whisky-exports-in-2012_id109948.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationTue, 02 Apr 2013 11:22:00 GMTExport sales of Scotch whisky by value edged up to a record high last year, despite a drop in volumes of 5%, according to latest figures. http://www.just-drinks.com/news/scotch-whisky-exports-grow-in-value-but-volumes-drop-in-2012_id109947.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationTue, 02 Apr 2013 11:04:00 GMTEarlier this month, Bacardi announced the launch of Dewar's Highlander Honey in the US. The move has ruffled feathers in Scotland, where the heritage and provenance of Scotch whisky is almost an obsession. Here's Ian Buxton with his take on the storm in a nosing glass.http://www.just-drinks.com/comment/comment-spirits-adding-a-touch-of-flavour-to-scotch-whisky_id109902.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationMon, 25 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMTHere are the ten most viewed, subscriber-only items on just-drinks this week:http://www.just-drinks.com/news/just-for-subscribers-the-week-in-drinks_id109883.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationFri, 22 Mar 2013 11:15:00 GMTGeorge Osborne must think he can walk into any pub in the UK today and be treated to a free pint. http://www.just-drinks.com/comment/has-george-osborne-avoided-a-hangover_id109865.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationThu, 21 Mar 2013 11:30:00 GMTThe Scotch Whisky Association has admitted that it has "concerns" over Bacardi's extension of its Dewar's Scotch whisky brand in the US.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/scotch-whisky-association-raises-concerns-over-dewars-highlander-honey_id109859.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationWed, 20 Mar 2013 13:58:00 GMTYou may have seen us get rather excited late last week when we broke a(nother) exclusive on just-drinks. When we found out that Bacardi has lined up an extension for its Dewar's Scotch whisky brand in the US, we initially started to go through the gears to get the usual information for a news story.http://www.just-drinks.com/comment/the-start-of-something-new_id109844.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationTue, 19 Mar 2013 13:05:00 GMTBacardi has lined up the launch of a honey-"infused" variant of its Dewar's Scotch whisky brand.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/bacardi-to-launch-first-infused-scotch-specialty-dewars-highlander-honey_id109812.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=scotch-whisky-associationFri, 15 Mar 2013 11:39:00 GMT