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The best-selling speciality spirits Brand Champions
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past year, 2025’s top-selling speciality spirit won’t come as much of a surprise The post The best-selling speciality spirits Brand Champions appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Judge throws out US bid to ban use of SNAP benefits on ‘junk food’
A judge has thrown out the US government’s bid to prevent SNAP benefits from being used to buy soft drinks and confectionery.
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Bacardi becomes sole owner of Teeling Irish whiskey
Family-owned Bacardi has acquired the remaining stake in Teeling Irish whiskey and now has full ownership of the brand The post Bacardi becomes sole owner of Teeling Irish whiskey appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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India to join Woodford’s Global Bar Exchange
The fourth edition of Woodford Reserve’s Global Bar Exchange will return later this year with India confirmed as a new addition The post India to join Woodford’s Global Bar Exchange appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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The Spirits Business Store officially opens
Publisher Union Press has launched The Spirits Business Store, an e-commerce site to purchase spirits, apéritifs and more The post The Spirits Business Store officially opens appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Lindores Abbey release quadruples on Sherry
Fife-based Lindores Abbey Distillery has unveiled a single malt called Nectere, which is aged in four different types of Sherry casks The post Lindores Abbey release quadruples on Sherry appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Bihar's Flawed Prohibition, NFHS-6 Shows Rise in Alcohol Consumption
The latest round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on May 29, 2025, has reignited the debate over Bihar's decade-long prohibition policy. The survey found that 16.5% of men aged 15 years and above in Bihar reported consuming alcohol, up from 15.4% recorded in the previous NFHS-5 survey conducted during 2019-21. While the increase of 1.1 percentage points may appear modest, it has become politically and socially significant because it comes nearly ten years after the state implemented one of India's most stringent alcohol bans. 10 Years of Prohibition Bihar became a dry state on April 1, 2016, when the government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar prohibited the sale and consumption of country liquor. Within days, the ban was expanded to include all forms of alcohol through amendments to the Bihar Excise Act. The move was introduced following sustained demands from women's groups who argued that widespread alcohol
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Oasis Group Unveils AAGHAAZ Indian Artisan Single Malt, Sets Sights on ₹5,700 Crore Growth Milestone
The launch marks Oasis Group’s entry into the premium whisky category, supported by a nationwide manufacturing network, international expansion plans and a long-term vision for Indian spirits in global markets. Founded in 1987, Oasis Group operates eight distilleries and 14 bottling facilities, producing close to 360 million litres of ethanol annually. Its flagship All Seasons Whisky has crossed 21 million cumulative cases globally, helping establish the company among India’s leading spirits producers. With annual turnover estimated at ₹3,500 crore, Oasis is targeting ₹5,700 crore in revenue by March 2028 through diversification, wider market access and global expansion. At the centre of this next phase is AAGHAAZ Indian Artisan Single Malt Whisky, a release that places Oasis in one of India’s most closely watched whisky categories. Unveiled in New Delhi, the launch brought together industry stakeholders, trade partners, hospitality professionals, media representative
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Fallen Old Men
Philip Ili Barake brings us his pairing in the June 2026 issue called "Fallen Old Men" where he pairs a neat glass of Caroni 12 year old rum (from Trinidad) with a Belicoso cigar from Joya de Nicaragua (format from the Antaño CT line).
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Capreolus marks 10th anniversary with elderberry eau-de-vie
The Cotswolds-based producer of gin and fruit eau de vie has marked 10 years of distilling with a limited run of 84 bottles of elderberry spirit The post Capreolus marks 10th anniversary with elderberry eau-de-vie appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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France bans alcohol at festivals as heatwave grips wine regions
French authorities have banned alcohol consumption at state-organised events and in public spaces across parts of the country as temperatures climb towards 42°C during a record heatwave. The post France bans alcohol at festivals as heatwave grips wine regions appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Five Things You Didn’t Know About The Ben Nevis Distillery
Did you know one of Scotland's oldest distilleries was once two, run by a bootlegger, and is now woven into Japanese whisky? Ben Nevis hides stranger stories. Read the full article at Five Things You Didn’t Know About The Ben Nevis Distillery
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WineCap: which châteaux ‘won’ EP in terms of pricing?
Out of 130 “commercially significant” investment-grade wines released in this year’s Bordeaux en primeur campaign, fewer than ten producers “truly responded” to the trade's call to offer tempting pricing, WineCap CEO Alexander Westgarth has claimed. The post WineCap: which châteaux ‘won’ EP in terms of pricing? appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Does Insurance Cover the Full Cost of Drug Rehab in Austin?
Does insurance cover the full cost of drug rehab in Austin? Most insurance plans do cover drug and alcohol rehab, but they rarely pay 100% of treatment costs. The amount your insurance covers depends heavily on whether your treatment facility is in-network or out-of-network with your provider, your specific plan benefits, deductible, co-insurance, and the […] The post Does Insurance Cover the Full Cost of Drug Rehab in Austin? appeared first on Nova Recovery Center Near Austin Texas .
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Bacardi shakes up regional leadership team
Ignacio Del Valle will become president of Latin America and Caribbean as part of a regional leadership reshuffle at Bacardi The post Bacardi shakes up regional leadership team appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Andreola takes Prosecco expertise into the Dolomites
Valdobbiadene producer Andreola is developing traditional method sparkling and still wines from a nine-hectare vineyard in the Belluno Dolomites. During a visit to Sedico, the drinks business found a project shaped by the family’s ambition to move beyond the Prosecco label. The post Andreola takes Prosecco expertise into the Dolomites appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Karuizawa Distillers breaks ground on second distillery
Japanese whisky producer Karuizawa Distillers has officially begun construction on its second facility, the Furaliss Distillery in Hokkaido The post Karuizawa Distillers breaks ground on second distillery appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Milos brings Greek summer in a glass to Mayfair
A new collection of Greek-inspired spritzes is being introduced across estiatorio Milos restaurants in the US and UK as the restaurant group looks to capture the spirit of a Mediterranean summer. The post Milos brings Greek summer in a glass to Mayfair appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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TORACK Pegboard Wall Organizer System for Garage, Workshop & Brew Space – $79.99 on Prime Day Lightning Deals
TORACK Pegboard: Modular Wall Storage for Garage, Utility Room, Brew Space & More The TORACK Pegboard is a modular wall-mounted storage system designed to keep... The post TORACK Pegboard Wall Organizer System for Garage, Workshop & Brew Space – $79.99 on Prime Day Lightning Deals appeared first on Homebrew Finds .
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One in three Brits cut back on booze
A third of British adults who drink alcohol say they are consuming less than they did a year ago, as health-conscious consumers pivot towards moderation, according to new survey data. The post One in three Brits cut back on booze appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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When frost strikes, Château Clarke brings in the sheep
To protect vines from cold conditions, wineries in Bordeaux rely on an array of methods. This year, Château Clarke achieved a 2°C increase in temperature using an unconventional solution: a flock of woolly sheep. db reports. The post When frost strikes, Château Clarke brings in the sheep appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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US breweries reignite trend for mid-strength beer
Breweries across the US have started to rebuild their adoration for 4-5% ABV beer in a bid to help distinguish them from light and non-alcoholic brews. The post US breweries reignite trend for mid-strength beer appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Digital Temp Controller, 1,800 Watt – $16.99!
Diymore 1800W Digital Temperature Controller Plug in Thermostat Outlet Digital Thermostat Use to control your compatible kegerator or fermentation chamber. Single stage temperature controller... The post Digital Temp Controller, 1,800 Watt – $16.99! appeared first on Homebrew Finds .
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Tokyo’s Bar Benfiddich heads to Paris with Lejay Lagoute
Huroyasu Kayama of Bar Benfiddich will take over Harry’s Bar in Paris tonight for a guest shift with Lejay Lagoute Crème de Cassis The post Tokyo’s Bar Benfiddich heads to Paris with Lejay Lagoute appeared first on The Spirits Business .