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Biography

After 11 years of doing he doesn't know what, Olly Wehring's “Eureka!” moment arrived in 2003, when he decided to retrain as a journalist.

Following several freelance stints at such hallowed publications as the Sunday Times Travel Magazine, Retail Week and The Daily Mirror, Olly boarded the good ship just-drinks in October 2003 as news editor.

Within only two years, he had moved up to the position of editor – a role he has assumed ever since.

Olly likes working for just-drinks, and likes drinks.

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Articles by Olly Wehring

This week in spirits & wine, featuring upbeat noises over CETA, job cuts at Accolade Wines and why is Pernod still in wine? 22 September 2017

Here's a round-up of this week's top stories from the global spirits & wine categories. Click the links to see our round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & bottled water.

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This week in soft drinks & bottled water, featuring Fever-Tree's innovation recruitment, Coke Zero's virtual ambassador and how to save CSDs in the US 22 September 2017

Here's a round-up of this week's top stories from the global soft drinks & bottled water categories. Click the links to see our round-ups for beer & cider and spirits & wine.

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This week in beer & cider, featuring FEMSA's Heineken stake sale, craft's rationalisation in the US and Anheuser-Busch InBev's latest craft acquisition 22 September 2017

Here's a round-up of this week's top stories from the global beer & cider categories. Click the links to see our round-ups for soft drinks & bottled water and spirits & wine.

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William Grant & Sons updates global division breakdown 22 September 2017

William Grant & Sons has redrawn its global commercial structure, resulting in the promotion of its head of UK to lead Europe, the Middle East & Africa.

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Pernod Ricard goes global with The Glenlivet marketing push – video 22 September 2017

Pernod Ricard’s Chivas Brothers division has announced the launch of a global marketing activation for its The Glenlivet single malt Scotch whisky brand.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev adds Australia's 4 Pines to craft stable 22 September 2017

Anheuser-Busch InBev has secured the purchase of another craft brewer, this time in Australia.

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Edrington’s Highland Park Dragon Legend - Product Launch 21 September 2017

Edrington has extended its Highland Park portfolio, with a no-age-statement iteration called Dragon Legend.

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William Grant & Sons' Glenfiddich Winter Storm - Product Launch 21 September 2017

William Grant & Sons has released details of a limited edition release of Glenfiddich that has been finished in icewine casks.

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Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits faces headwinds as one-off props up profits in H1 2017 - results 20 September 2017

Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits has a one-off property divestment to thank for bringing its half-year profits into the black.

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William Grant & Sons highlights consumers’ DNA blend in Tullamore Dew global activation - video 20 September 2017

William Grant & Son has tapped into the growing personalisation trend with its Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey brand, creating a branded DNA kit to encourage consumers globally to "uncover their own unique blend".