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Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes on the future of gin, the growth of no-alcohol and the plan to kick-start vodka 26 Jul 2018

Lucy Britner

Earlier today, Diageo released its full-year 2018 results, with growth coming from all regions. just-drinks spoke to CEO Ivan Menezes after the announcement to discuss the challenging vodka market, increasing thirst for no- and low-alcohol drinks and the booming gin category. 

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"More Chinese people like wine - they want to know more about it" - Interview, Alan's Wines & Spirits chairman Alan Wang 12 Jun 2017

Andy Morton

Alan Wang is the founder of Alan's Wines & Spirits, which has 86 off-premise sites across China. just-drinks sat down with him during the 2017 China Food & Drinks Fair in Chengdu, where he spoke about the changing face of the Chinese consumer and reveals what he looks for in wine before allowing it on his shelves.

UK consumers consider beer offering in 'Christmas shop' choice - survey 4 Dec 19

Olly Wehring

The quality of the beers on a retailer's shelves could sway UK consumers' decisions on where to buy their groceries in the run-up to Christmas, according to a recent survey.

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Halewood Wines & Spirits earns supermarket listing for 40%-abv CBD rum 11 Oct 19

Andy Morton

Halewood Wines & Spirits has secured a multiple retailer listing in the UK for its CBD-infused spiced rum.

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Gordon & MacPhail's Benromach 50 Years Old single cask Scotch - Product Launch 1 Oct 19

Thandie Sibanda

Gordon & MacPhail has released a 50-year-old expression of its Benromach single malt Scotch whisky brand.

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Bowmore 19-year-old gets second outing in Amazon tie-up 13 Sep 19

Thandie Sibanda

Beam Suntory has announced the release of a limited number of 19-year-old Bowmore Scotch whisky, through the Islay single malt’s exclusive agreement with Amazon.

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The Island Rum Co’s Black Tears dry spiced Cuban rum - Product Launch 6 Sep 19

Thandie Sibanda

The Island Rum Co has released a spiced rum from Cuba, the first dry spiced expression from the country to be made available worldwide, according to the start-up.

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MillerCoors dusts off lower-calorie Miller64 beer for relaunch 5 Sep 19

Thandie Sibanda

MillerCoors, the US unit of Molson Coors, is to relaunch its Miller64 Extra Light with a new look appealing to a new generation of health-conscious consumers.