Jameson rapped for ‘encouraging irresponsible consumption’
Jameson rapped for ‘encouraging irresponsible consumption’ Source: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ by Melita Kiely 28th August, 2019 A complaint by Alcohol Change UK that Jameson Irish whiskey’s Barrelback promotion for the on-trade encouraged irresponsible consumption has been upheld. The on-trade offer in question gave consumers the chance to buy a single measure of Jameson whiskey in a small metal […]
Irish study says Irishmen are drinking too much and beer is too cheap
Irish study says Irishmen are drinking too much and beer is too cheap Source: https://www.nydailynews.com/ By BRIAN NIEMIETZ AUG 28, 2019 Irish eyes can’t like what they’re seeing in a new report on alcoholism filed to Ireland’s Minister for Finance. Alcohol Action Ireland found that 11 liters of alcohol are consumed per person each year on […]
United Kingdom: Drink-drive deaths in UK hit eight-year high
United Kingdom: Drink-drive deaths in UK hit eight-year high at 250 in 2017 – but government dismisses rise as ‘not significant’ amid calls to lower legal alcohol limit Estimated 250 people killed by drink-drivers in 2017 according to latest data This is a 9 per cent rise from 230 in 2016 and the worst death […]