Spirits Features

The revolution's in full flow

Sales of vodka continue to march at the expense of Scotch. So how much more can the spirit advance, asks Laura..

Published: 8th Aug 2008

Make your shelves shine

Most spirits undersell in the summer, but there are many ways to expand their appeal. Christine Boggis offers some range-boosting..

Published: 18th Apr 2008

Golden age for aged rum

An often overlooked spirit is finally finding its way in the off-trade, says Nigel..

Published: 7th Mar 2008

Emperor's new clothes?

Vodka prides itself on being heavily filtered and its USP is that it is neutral compared to other spirits. So what is the difference between a premium vodka and a cheaper version? OLN asks key suppliers and spirits..

Published: 8th Feb 2008

Here comes the grain

Published: 19th Oct 2007

Getting into the spirit

With a major national advertising campaign and PR set to take hold in the UK, does rum finally stand a fighting chance? Laura Clark finds..

Published: 27th Jul 2007

Spirit of the glitz

With the ingredients of a vodka with ice fast becoming debatable, Laura Clark investigates the fashion for add-ons in the..

Published: 4th May 2007

Gin slings its old image

Premium is becoming the watchword for this doyen of white spirits, says Richard..

Published: 20th Apr 2007

Stand by your dram

With funky companies attracting younger drinkers, now the whisky industry is thirsting after a newer market - women. Alice Whitehead..

Published: 20th Apr 2007

Spirits in brief

Published: 12th Jan 2007