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Casillero del Diablo Receives 'Historic Recognition' From Top Critic

Casillero del Diablo was awarded 90 points by the recognised US critic James Suckling, in a ‘historic recognition’ for the group. It’s...

Impressive Recovery From Irish Cream Liqueur Continued Last Year

Irish cream liqueur is continuing its impressive recovery this year as both exports and sales in the Irish market both increased last year, according to th...

Pernod Ricard Confident On Sales Growth Outlook In US

French drinks group Pernod Ricard, which is being targeted by activist hedge fund Elliott, said on Thursday it was on track to achieve its medium-term goal...

Activist Fund Elliott Set To Shake Up Drinks Giant Pernod

Elliott Management has taken a stake in Pernod Ricard worth more than €930 million ($1.05 billion) and will work with the family-backed French drinks...

IWA Calls On European Parliament To Ratify EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement

The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) has called on members of the European Parliament to ratify the EU-Japan free trade agreement, knows as the Economic Par...

Guinness Announced As Title Sponsor Of The Six Nations

Guinness has announced that it is to become the title sponsor of the Six Nations from February 2019. The Six Nations rugby championship is one of the wo...

Heineken Announces Changes To Its Supervisory Board

Heineken N.V. has announced that Hans Wijers, chairman of the supervisory board, will resign from his positions of chairman and member of the supervisory b...

Mayo Distillery Becomes First In Ireland To Sell Products On Site

Lough Mask Distillery in Co. Mayo has become the first distillery in Ireland to be granted a licence to sell its gin, vodka and whiskey to members of the p...