Brits Spending An Average Of £70.69 On A Night Out
The latest Deltic Night Index reveals that savvy Brits are spending a significant sum on a good night out, but most budget for the occasion…
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Alcohol
Make The Most Of Cask Ale Week This Weekend
With Cask Ale Week currently in full flow, running until Sunday September 29th Campaign for Real Ale has had volunteers up and down the country…
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Second Drinkaware Cup Attracts More Walking Football Teams
The second annual Drinkaware Cup, held earlier this month, attracted more participants this year, with eleven teams from across the country competing in the tournament,…
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Cider – Get Fruity and “Savour the Flavour”
“I am Falling in love again with autumn, The smell of warm cider, I love autumn for so many reasons, I must admit- This is…
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WSTA Hits Out At “Burdensome” Red Tape
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has called on government to listen to industry concerns and act on its advice to avoid trade disruption, burdensome…
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Wine Education Week Kicks Off With World Record Attempt
Having awarded nearly one million wine lovers one of its qualifications since it was founded in 1969, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the…
Read more...Use Brexit To Shake Up “Irrational” Alcohol Duty System, Says Think-Tank
Same-strength alcoholic drinks should be taxed at the same rate. A “duty strength escalator” should be introduced to encourage the production of lower strength beer,…
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Average Price Of A Pint Of Beer Soars By 10p To £3.79
The cost of an average pint has jumped by 2.7% to £3.79, according to a survey by The Good Pub Guide. The guide published today…
Read more...Drinkaware Launches New Drink Free Days Campaign
Alcohol education charity Drinkaware is today (Monday, 2 September) launching the next phase in its Drink Free Days campaign, designed to help mid-life drinkers to…
Read more...Old World Rules The New As Wine Drinkers Look To Higher Quality
Old World countries continue to dominate the UK’s wine market, but consumers are increasingly open to new sources and varietals—and they are potentially willing to…
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Portman Ruling Forces M&S Drink Name Change
Marks & Spencer has been ordered to change the name of its canned “porn star martini” drink following a complaint to trade group watchdog the…
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New Research Lifts Lid On Peer Pressure Culture Around Alcohol
Rounds encourage one in three to drink more than intended and a third of Brits are too polite to refuse a drink A third (35%)…
Read more...Survey Reveals Wine Is Britain’s Favourite Alcoholic Drink
Wine has overtaken both beer and spirits as the most enjoyable alcoholic beverage, according to a new survey by YouGov. According to the survey 81%…
Read more...The Grape British Rip-Off: Wine Revealed The Most Unfairly Taxed
Wine is Britain’s favourite alcoholic drink according to independent data published today by Wine Drinkers UK, a collection of wine lovers, makers and sellers. Wine…
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Great British Beer Festival Triples Its Wine And Gin Offering
The Great British Beer Festival, taking place this week at Olympia London, has tripled its wine and gin offering this year to keep up with…
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