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As chief executive he successfully overhauled Diageo’s portfolio and was a towering figure in the drinks industry
Investors should not jump ship just yet
Rapper alleges group has not adequately invested in brands jointly owned by the two businesses
As the iconic Yamazaki distillery celebrates 100 years, its chief blender shares its vision for the future
Sales in Europe largely hold up despite the cost of living
Rally in shares should maintain brewer’s fizz well into the summer
French group faced storm of criticism from Swedish politicians and calls for its drinks to be boycotted
The sector’s woes are less terminal than claimed, in spite of the hand wringing
UK pub chain ekes out small profit but sales still lag pre-pandemic level
Hospitality groups warn demand will be hit by inflation-linked rise on other alcoholic drinks in August
Prices have grown greatly over the past decade
Birch sap season is upon us. Here are the bottles to try
The US is the biggest market for the ‘emerald spirit’ and new distillers are hoping to attract a younger set of customers
World’s largest brewer outpaces analysts’ growth estimates
A novel collaboration finds the legendary illustrator presenting The Scotch Play
The rock star has turned drinks entrepreneur with this smoky alternative to tequila
Four of the best spots for an artisanal beer in and around the Eternal City
Distiller to potentially pay additional €178mn subject to performance
Consumers are buying fewer beers or choosing less expensive brands amid cost-of-living pressures
The quintessential after-dinner digestif has had a modern makeover
How to savour it this Christmas, from fizz and chips to dim sum and dips
Ardross Distillery may be a small Highlands newcomer, but its ambitions are mighty
British pub groups are creaking under the burden of borrowing
Find out why the mixologist’s favourite new ingredient is a dash of extra virgin
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