Alcohol

WHO says low taxes are making sugary drinks, alcohol more affordable

It argues that higher taxes will help cut consumption of products which contribute to diseases such as diabetes

Guinness-owner Diageo is working with Goldman Sachs Group and UBS Group to review its operations, which include a more than 63% stake in Sichuan Swellfun.

Guinness-owner Diageo is said to weigh options for China assets including sale

The company is trimming global holdings as falling alcohol use hurts efforts to push pricier drinks

Guinness' new central London hub will not brew the stout, but will produce roughly 750,000 pints a year of other beers, including a London porter and a lager.

Diageo taps into Guinness boom with new London tourist hub

The stout-themed site in the city’s Covent Garden features a microbrewery, restaurants, gift shop and bars

The country has some of the highest alcohol consumption rates in Asia, according to the WHO, with locals typically reaching for the ubiquitous Chang, Singha and Leo beers.

Thailand lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales

The predominantly Buddhist country still maintains strict alcohol laws, limiting sales to specific hours and banning them on religious holidays

The moves show Saudi Arabia is quietly widening access to alcohol for a larger group of foreign residents, in line with its efforts to ease restrictions in the predominantly Muslim country.

New alcohol stores to open in Saudi Arabia for some non-Muslims

The kingdom is building two liquor shops in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah and Dammam in the east

In China, weak household confidence and a booze ban for official functions have added fuel to the downtrend.

Shift in drinking habits wipes US$830 billion off alcohol stocks

The main challenge facing the industry is a change in behaviour

For those who prefer a bold and brooding drink, Last Word's spin on a Sazerac offers a potent blend of cognac and rye, warmed with Guinness stout, osmanthus and absinthe.
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One last round at Last Stop

This hidden 12-seater den inside the cocktail bar Last Word invites guests to end the night slowly

The export slump comes as American whisky producers contend with slowing domestic sales and record-high inventory levels

US spirits exports tumble as drinkers shun American brands, industry warns

[WASHINGTON] Exports of US spirits fell 9 per cent in the second quarter, according to a report by the Distilled Spirits Council of the US published on Monday (Oct 6), which warned that trade tensions...

From Speyside to Singapore, step into the Glenfiddich Race Experience at Changi Airport Terminal 3 and discover where whisky heritage meets Formula One innovation.
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Raise a glass to precision: Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One™ take over Singapore

From projection mapping at The Warehouse Hotel to bespoke cocktails across the city, experience the art of the limited-edition Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old – crafted with the same precision as an Aston Mar...

EcoSpirits replaces the traditional “make-use-dispose” model with a closed-loop system that includes the ecoTote – a 4.5-litre reusable container.

From Singapore Slings to Vegas pours: ecoSpirits tackles spirits’ packaging waste, now eyes other sectors

Invented in the Republic, the startup’s reusable bottle system is used by big names such as Bacardi, Diageo and Absolut Vodka