Gin

Irish Spirits Exports See 17% Growth In 2022, Study Finds

The value of Irish spirits exports grew by 17.3% in 2022, to nearly €1.5 billion, according to latest Irish Spirits Market Report by Drinks Ireland.

Diageo Tops Sales Estimates, Helped By Premium Brands

Diageo the world's largest spirits maker, beat first-half sales forecast as it raised prices and more people drank premium spirits.

Aviation American Gin Opens New Distillery

Aviation American Gin has announced the opening of the Aviation American Gin Distillery and Visitor Centre in its hometown of Portland, Oregon.

Brown-Forman Adds Premium Gin To Portfolio

U.S.-based drinks group Brown-Forman has reached an agreement to purchase the Gin Mare brands from Vantguard and MG Destilerías.

Ireland Implements Minimum Unit Pricing For Alcohol

Ireland has implemented minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol, effective today, in a bid to prevent the sales of strong alcohol at low prices.

British Gin Makers Call For Freeze On Spirits Duty

Gin makers in the UK have called on the government to freeze the duty on spirits and extend a VAT cut for the hospitality sector in order to boost business...

Lidl Draws Ire Of Hendrick's Gin Maker Over Alleged Copycat Packaging

The maker of gin brand Hendrick's has taken legal action against Lidl, claiming that its trademark has been infringed with the discounter's Hampstead gin b...

Diageo Completes Acquisition Of UK’s Chase Distillery

Spirits giant Diageo has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Chase Distillery in the UK. The deal obtained regulatory clearance from the...