just-drinks authors and correspondents

Biography

Andy Morton started out in journalism in Glasgow, where he wrestled in mashed potato and wrote about Highland cows.

Tiring of the high-brow, he travelled the world working as an itinerant sub-editor in cities including Taipei, Sydney and Shanghai. While in Hanoi, he brought to the world's attention the Scottish-Vietnamese fusion dish dog haggis.

He is now back in the UK with just-drinks after four years in Chengdu, China.

Articles by Andy Morton

Heineken defends Desperados as Tequila watchdog questions content 23 June 2017

Heineken has said its Tequila-flavoured beverage Desperados complies with all labelling regulations, after the body in charge of safeguarding Tequila's image reportedly accused the brand of misrepresenting the spirit.

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Bai Brands founder exits in wake of Dr Pepper Snapple Group takeover 23 June 2017

Dr Pepper Snapple Group has confirmed the departure of Bai Brands CEO & founder Ben Weiss.

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Bacardi brings in influencers to star in new Martini short - video 23 June 2017

Bacardi has launched a "60-second film" for its Martini Italian vermouth.

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Halewood Wines & Spirits invests in Sadler’s Brewing Co 23 June 2017

Halewood Wines & Spirits has bought a majority stake in UK brewer Sadler's Brewing Co.

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Coca-Cola European Partners to build US$50m UK warehouse 23 June 2017

Coca-Cola European Partners is to spend GBP39m on a new automated warehouse in the UK.

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Premiumisation pushes Chinese juice brands ahead of foreign rivals - report 22 June 2017

Foreign-owned juice brands in China are losing out as domestic rivals prove more adept at premiumising, a new report has said.

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Russia, Ukraine recovery helps drive Liviko FY16 22 June 2017

Estonian spirits company Liviko has highlighted a recovery in Ukraine and Russia as it boosted 2016 sales and profits.

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Molson Coors puts Miller Lite in head-to-head taste test against top rival 22 June 2017

Molson Coors's US unit, Miller Coors, is running a Pepsi Challenge-style taste test for its Miller Lite brand.

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Scotch whisky export growth accelerates in Q1 2017 - figures 22 June 2017

Scotch whisky export sales jumped 10% in the first quarter of the year, new figures show.

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Pernod Ricard's Beefeater marketing gets London makeover 22 June 2017

Pernod Ricard has put London at the centre of a new global marketing campaign for its Beefeater gin brand.