Vodka

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.

Coca-Cola HBC To Buy Finlandia Vodka Owner

Coca-Cola HBC AG said that it plans to buy Finlandia vodka brand owner Brown-Forman Finland Oy from Brown-Forman Netherlands BV for $220 million (€201...

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.

Russian Vodka Brands Face Pressure Due To Ukraine Conflict, Says GlobalData

A number of vodka brands will likely be watching the escalating Ukraine conflict closely, as calls to boycott Russian-made products gain momentum, GlobalDa...

Some U.S. Governors Order State-Run Liquor Stores To Stop Selling Russian Vodka

The governors of a handful of U.S. states have ordered government-run liquor stores to stop selling Russian-made vodka and distilled spirits in solidarity...

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.

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...

Stock Spirits 'Demonstrates Resilience' To Report 6.9% Revenue Gain In Full-Year

The chief executive of drinks firm Stock Spirits has said that the business "delivered a resilient performance against the backdrop of a hugely challe...