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Irish whiskey to outpace Scotch in travel retail

Irish whiskey to outpace Scotch in travel retail

The Irish whiskey category is gaining depth and a lengthening ladder of price points at airport shops outside of Ireland…

By Joe Bates
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Asia’s tourism boom creates opportunities for spirits

Asia’s tourism boom creates opportunities for spirits

As international travel rebounds, and amid ongoing disruption in the Middle East, Asia could be the land of opportunity for…

By Rupert Hohwieler
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Can global brandy capitalise on Cognac’s challenges?

Can global brandy capitalise on Cognac’s challenges?

Not being restrained by the rules governing the production of Cognac and Armagnac means the world’s brandy producers are able…

By Clinton Cawood
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