Cognac Masters 2020 – Gold & Master Medals

The results are out!  We entered 4 of our ever-expanding range of Grande Champagne cognacs into The Spirits Business Cognac Masters this year and came ...

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Is This UK Alcohol Duty Rate Too High?

The level of Duty imposed on alcohol purchases is always a hot topic.  Before the recent UK budget, a group of WSTA SMEs wrote to ...

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Coronavirus Impact On Trade

There cannot be a soul who has not been affected by the current coronavirus pandemic but the On Trade has been hit particularly hard. With ...

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Hand Sanitisers Made From Alcohol

The basic ingredient is, of course, alcohol.  For hand sanitisers to work against viruses, such as the Coronavirus, the alcohol content must be at ...

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FREE DELIVERY on all UK Orders over £100

We are open for business as usual so you can send a special gift or birthday present to a loved one you cannot visit or ...

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Ferrand 10 Generations Cognac

Ferrand has released a new Grande Champagne cognac called Ferrand 10 Generations.   It is a tribute to the 10 generations of the Ferrand family that ...

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La Grande Josiane 95/100 – Orange Armagnac Liqueur

The Wine Enthusiast Top 100 International Spirits 2019 has listed La Grande Josiane, Orange Armagnac Liqueur, as Number 1 in its Liqueur section.  Awarded 95/100 ...

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Addressing Environmental Concerns

Several environmental initiatives, designed to address climate change, have been launched recently: 1.  In Cognac, the BNIC has introduced a ban on the chemical weeding of ...

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Cognac Grapes and Wine Grapes

Most people associated with cognac are aware that we make it principally with a single grape variety, the Ugni Blanc.  Indeed, more than 80% of ...

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Mother’s Day 2020 – Sunday 22nd March

Wondering what to buy for Mother's Day 2020?  We have a unique selection of brandies and dessert wines to suit every Mum …. Dupont Dream Calvados ...

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