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...In the past, whisky and brandy were taxed at a higher rate....
...We’re offered brandies but it feels like a stretch. As we begin to wrap up, Smith says, “We’re going to make a deal . . ....
...Such ales could reach India without spoilage, hence the celebrated IPA, or India pale ale, now beloved of craft brewers....
...“All around us are small businesses – distilleries, wine merchants, craft brewers, food companies,” says Verrillo....
...While all drinks makers suffered to some extent from pub closures, brewers were especially hit: the world’s second-largest brewer Heineken announced 8,000 job cuts this year as it struggles to deal with...
...What we’re all looking for is a new idea” said Julian Temperley, who runs the Somerset Cider Brandy company. “At the moment the industry’s going through a very rough patch”....
...In the past year, Beam has sold its Spanish brandy and sherry business while Suntory offloaded its stakes in hamburger chain First-Kitchen and sandwich franchise Subway in Japan....
...Its success sent sales of the brandy rocketing, although neither Rhymes nor Combs were remunerated for their roles in boosting it....
...In Britain, it has been booze, with brewers and distillers turning £1 in 1900 into £243,152 today....
...This article has been amended after publication to reflect that Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi did not outbid Heineken for the brewer of Singapore’s Tiger beer....
...Showing for the first time at Fiac are a number of promising young artists, such as Rebecca Brewer, represented by the Catriona Jeffries Gallery in Vancouver....
...He started by distilling brandy and other spirits as well as producing a tutti-frutti flavoured soft drink....
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