Portman Group hits out at AHA report / Sliabh Liag raises €1.5m / Top TOTC events

Portman Group hits out at AHA report UK watchdog the Portman Group has slammed proposed measures from the Alcohol Health Alliance to combat alcohol misuse arguing they would “disproportionately penalise” those who drink responsibly. Read more...   Sliabh Liag exceeds €1.5m funding target Irish spirits producer Sliabh Liag Distillers has surpassed its €1.5 million (US$1.7m) fundraising target in less than two weeks. Read more...   Unmissable events at Tales of the Cocktail 2020 While Covid-19 may have scuppered plans to host Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, a full-to-the-brim schedule of online events awaits. Here, we highlight some of the most intriguing seminars and events to take part in.  Read more...     Belvedere creates malted rye spirit drink Vodka producer Belvedere is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new malted rye spirit drink – Belvedere Heritage 176. Read more...   Half of UK consumers want distillers to offer health advice More than half of UK drinkers would like to see spirits brands offer tips on health and wellbeing as the ongoing pandemic raises consumer concerns about physical and mental health. Read more...   Salcombe Distilling Co launches zero-ABV ‘spirit’ English gin producer Salcombe Distilling Co has released New London Light as the first product in its new line of non-alcoholic 'spirits'.  Read more...     UK drinkers choose pubs and restaurants over bars Consumers in the UK favoured returning to pubs and restaurants over bars and late-night venues in August, according to data from CGA. Read more...   Hinch Distillery names US distributor Northern Ireland's Hinch Distillery, which is due to open its £15 million (US$19m) site in County Down next year, has entered the US through a distribution deal with Chopin Imports. Read more...   In other news... Whitby Distillery gained planning approval for the build of a £1.5 million (US$1.9m) site in Yorkshire. Captain Morgan expanded its range with the launch of an apple-flavoured spiced rum in the US.  The master distiller of Tennessee whiskey brand Jack Daniel's stepped down after 12 years in the role.   Top 10 most popular stories   1. Snoop Dogg launches Indoggo Gin in US   2. Ex-Bacardi CEO launches Mijenta Tequila   3. Brown-Forman to invest in Jack Daniel’s    4. Beam Suntory buys RTD cocktail brand On The Rocks   5. Diageo creates website for Johnnie Walker experience   6. Mi Rancho is official Tequila of Ethiopian royal family   7. Canned cocktail sales to surpass $146bn by 2030   8. Johnnie Walker book marks brand’s 200th anniversary   9. Benriach unveils new core whisky range and redesign 10. Pernod Ricard full-year sales slump as Covid-19 bites   Latest spirits industry vacancies Trade Marketing Manager Speciality Brands London, UK International Sales Manager Elixir Distillers London, UK Post a job now and get your vacancy seen by over 600,000 potential candidates on the world's leading spirits industry site. For more information call +44 (0)20 7803 2427 or email lewis@unionpress.co.uk.

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