Drinks

Ireland Has Second-Highest Excise Rate On Wine In The EU

Wine remains the Ireland's second most popular alcohol beverage, with only beer commanding a larger portion of the market, according to the latest Wine Rep...

Brewers Disappointed As Drinkers Buy Less Beer

Two of the biggest brewers, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Carlsberg, sold less than forecast in the third quarter as consumers, particularly in China, cut their...

Carlsberg Maintains Profit Forecast After 'Tough Quarter'

Brewer Carlsberg reported third-quarter sales in line with expectations on Thursday and said it maintained its full-year earnings forecast despite lower be...

Black Emerald Whiskey Launched With Help From Rugby Star Simon Zebo

Simon Zebo, the international rugby star has partnered with Ernest Cantillon, co-founder of Kinsale Spirit Company, to launch 'Black Emerald.'

Diageo Announces Further Investment Of €30m Into Guinness 0.0

Diageo has announced a €30 million investment into the production of Guinness 0.0 at St. James’s Gate, bringing the company’s total invest...

Remy Cointreau Expects Double-Digit Sales Decline For 2024/25

Remy Cointreau slashed its full-year guidance on Friday, delaying its recovery from persistent double-digit sales declines, pushing out further a turnaroun...

French Wine Output Seen Falling By A Quarter Due To Adverse Weather

France's wine output is expected to fall by nearly a quarter this year after adverse weather hurt vineyards throughout the cycle with the Champagne region...