All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 239
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NewsAB InBev unveils new Bud 66, the iPhone of lagers
Britain's hip, young iPhone generation is the lucrative target audience for AB InBev's latest lager launch Budweiser 66.
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News‘Ave it! Peter Kay back in new John Smith’s ads
Bolton funnyman Peter Kay is returning to TV screens next month in a new ad campaign for John Smith’s.
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Reverend gets inspiration for cola with chilli
A Cornish start-up company has launched a range of cola and apple drinks infused with chilli, hoping to take on ginger beer in the spice stakes.The three-strong range from Launceston-based Reverend Berriman's, which was founded by...
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NewsAcid Test: Yellow Tail crisp Chardonnay
Like Bridget Jones and Footballers' Wives, what you see is what you get - the wine reflects the label, providing a big splash of colour and little else.
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NewsDon Pumsey on scrumpy tax and eunuchs' tackle
It's difficult to imagine holding anything more useless than the hand I hold right now - with the possible exception of a eunuch's tackle.
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Molson Coors wants UK women to drink beer like the Irish
Molson Coors has set the bar high in target for its initiative to get British women drinking more beer it wants them downing as much as Irish girls do.
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Ad of the Week: Magners' method man refreshes the cider clan
It's not your typical luck o' the Irish that cider snatcher Darling effectively banned it the same week the new Magners ad hit screens.
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Budweiser plans bigger spend for the World Cup
Anheuser-Busch InBev has revealed its World Cup marketing plans for Budweiser, including its biggest-ever UK on-pack promotion. The push kicks off in April and will run across a record 10 million packs to promote its status as official...
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Focus On Barbecue: Pimm’s goes national
Now that Pimm's and Sainsbury's have settled their differences over the retailer's alleged copycat drink Pitchers, peace can return to the patios of Britain this barbecue season. Sort of.
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NewsChancellor stings cider makers with 10% duty hike
The Chancellor has whacked up the duty on cider by 10% above the rate of inflation.
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Tesco stocks kosher wine for Passover
A kosher wine made exclusively from pomegranates will go into 21 Tesco stores in time for the Jewish holiday of Passover.Galilee Pomegranate Port Style Wine (rsp: £22) and Black Label Dessert Wine (rsp: £18) are produced by Rimon Winery,...
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Campaign Trail: Tanqueray resists simple
As if cinema-goers were not getting enough surrealism with Alice in Wonderland, Diageo is running a new campaign for Tanqueray that encourages people to take an alternative view of life.
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Asda to stock Buffalo Trace whiskey lines
Distributor Hi-Spirits is introducing a range of bourbons to 290 Asda stores later this month.
The Buffalo Trace range, made in the Kentucky Buffalo Trace Distillery, comprises Sazerac Rye (rsp: £24.99), Benchmark (£14.99) and flagship… -
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Budvar thanks Tesco for aiding sales push
Tesco is "ahead of the curve" in dark lagers, according to Budweiser Budvar UK. The company made the statement as it announced sales of its Budweiser Budvar Dark lager had trebled in the past year.
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Weather buffets South Africa’s wine harvest
Quaffing South African wine won't be a problem during this summer's World Cup but suppliers could take a hit next year as poor weather reduces the grape harvest. Official figures from South Africa Wine Industry Information & Systems...
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Thatchers to adopt Green Goblin cider
Green Goblin cider is joining the Thatchers portfolio in a new deal with the brand's owner, Marston's.Thatchers will take over sales, marketing and distribution for Green Goblin from the end of March. It started producing the cider three...
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NewsAcid Test: Pearwood Cider
I found this a decent alternative, giving a crisp taste and fruity aroma. It is light in colour and well packaged but it has a distinct, lingering aftertaste that some may find overpowering...
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Spanish wines set for storming sales in 2010
This year is expected to be a big one for Spanish wine following a rise in sales and record numbers of attendees at this year's Wine from Spain Trade Fair.Sales of Spanish white wine soared 25% in 2009, outperforming the overall white...
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Tesco gets new wine manager
Claire Lorains has been appointed wine category manager at Tesco.Lorains joined Tesco in 2002 and replaces Andrew Carpenter, who has moved to the health and beauty category. She was previously senior buying manager for household.
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Jameson Silver returns for St Patrick’s Day
Premium Irish whiskey Jameson is using St Patrick's Day to engage younger adult drinkers by returning its limited-edition silver bottle to shelf.