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Family-owned spirits brands on legacy and long-term thinking

Family-owned spirits brands on legacy and long-term thinking

Ahead of Father’s Day, we spoke to producers from family-owned spirits brands about the advantages and pitfalls of working with…

By Joe Rogers
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Top 10 biggest-selling brandy and Cognac Brand Champions

Top 10 biggest-selling brandy and Cognac Brand Champions

The Cognac and brandy categories are moving in opposite directions, with the former losing much of its previous prestige…

By Lauren Bowes
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How the Martini glass became more than the Martini

How the Martini glass became more than the Martini

Think of a Martini, and what do you picture? We bet that it’s the classic V-shaped cocktail glass that immediately…

By Georgie Collins
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Are RTDs a threat or necessity to the gin category?

A panel debated whether RTDs are an opportunity or threat to gin, and explored the future of cans, bottles and…

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