We are always worried about gaining weight after consuming alcohol. And, this worry is not totally unfounded – simply because alcohol contains carbohydrate and consuming a large quantity of wine or spirits will load up calories, leading up to weight Read More
Sale of Ultra Rare 1869 In London
Four bottles of extremely rare 19th century Yquem have been sold in London for a combined price of £35,838. Kept in the cellar of an English country house for the last 50 years, the bottles were initially valued at £5,000-£6,000 Read More
Australia next Country of Honour at Vinexpo Hong Kong
The spotlight will be on Australia at the next Vinexpo Hong Kong, the strategic international event for wine and spirits professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. The exhibition will be held from May 29–31, 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention and Read More
Stock Spirits buys stake in Dublin Liberties
Central and Eastern European group Stock Spirits has entered the Irish whiskey category with the purchase of a 25 percent stake in Quintessential Brands’s Dublin Liberties Distillery Company. Quintessential Brands acquired the Dublin Liberties Distillery Company and its €10 million Read More
SC clears city limits of ban
The Supreme Court has brought a big relief to thousands of liquor vends and hospitality industry that the ban on sale of alcohol within 500 meters of state and national highways does not apply within city limits. With this order, Read More
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Crucial Drinks upgrades it rums & whiskies
As part of an attempt to strengthen its gift offering, Crucial Drinks has refreshed its packaging across its whisky and rum portfolios. Based in Scotland’s Ayrshire, Crucial specialises in spirits with unique brand stories. The award-winning portfolio includes The Lost Read More
Last Drop Distillers release 1971 Vintage
The 1971 vintage blended Scotch whisky — the tenth release of The Last Drop Distill- ers collection — is set to be released and sold for £3,000. There are only 1,352 bottles of this exceptional spirit in existence. The liquid Read More