AUSTRALIAN BEER CONSUMPTION AT 69 YEAR LOW

I first received this news on April 1st so ignored it but now seems it is not a joke but absolute truth ! In fact, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australians are drinking less alcohol in the …

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SEAWEED GIN!

I am all for innovation but must admit I do not find seaweed as gin flavour very attractive. However I need to try the gin before I knock it ! The Da Mhile Distillery in Ceredigion in Wales has produced …

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LAKE DISTRICT TO GET A WHISKY DISTILLERY. THE FIRST IN OVER 100 YEARS

The first distillery to be built in the Lake District in more than a century will start production after receiving a grant of £ 250,000. Britain’s Energy Coast (BEC) awarded the funds through its “Investing in Business” grant enabling the …

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SECOND WHISKY DISTILLERY FOR SKYE

Torabhaig Distillery will be built on a 19th century farm on the south east coast of the island. The distillery will be a subsidiary of Mossburn Distillers. It is expected to cost around £ 5 million and production is planned …

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MARGAUX PROPERTY SOLD TO CHINESE ENERGY FIRM

One of the Thienpont brothers has sold his two Medoc properties to a Chinese state-owned energy firm. Luc Thienpont will remain as technical director for s minimum of two years. Reports say Liaoning Energy is to have Lina Fan as …

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