How to Keep It Professional When the Wine Starts Flowing
How to Keep It Professional When the Wine Starts Flowing Guides to workplace etiquette rarely include advice on how to handle ordering and drinking wine in a professional setting. Here, our wine columnist fills in the blanks with some practical guidelines Source: https://www.wsj.com/ By Lettie Teague Aug. 29, 2019 I’VE READ LOTS of rules regarding proper […]
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 […]
Ireland: Irish alcohol consumption 80% above global average, says Alcohol Action Ireland
Ireland: Irish alcohol consumption 80% above global average, says Alcohol Action Ireland Breaking News By Michelle McGlynn August 27, 2019 Alcohol Action Ireland (AAI) is calling on the Finance Minister to maintain the current excise duties on drink in its pre-budget submission today. It says that Ireland’s consumption of alcohol is 80% above the global average. Alcohol […]
Asia: S.Korea’s drunk driving fatalities post double-fall on tougher punishment
Asia: S.Korea’s drunk driving fatalities post double-fall on tougher punishment Xinhua Editor: xuxin August 27, 2019 SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s drunk driving fatalities posted a double-digit fall for the past two months on tougher punishment over driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), police data showed Tuesday. The number of deaths from […]
Canada: Immediate consequences to an impaired driving stop
Canada: Immediate consequences to an impaired driving stop Impaired driving trouble starts right on the roadside Pipestone Flyer August 26, 2019 If stop by police for suspected impaired driving some consequences could be immediate. Immediate Roadside Suspension Program Federal limits for alcohol : In all Canadian provinces, the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for […]
WA: Half our fatalities involve alcohol or drugs — so, what is Washington’s DUI culture?
WA: Half our fatalities involve alcohol or drugs — so, what is Washington’s DUI culture? The Bellingham Herald By Doug Dahl August 19, 2019 Many times I’ve referenced data showing that more than half of all traffic fatalities in Washington state involve an impaired driver. When stated without more context, it’s easy to reach a […]
Ireland: Call for 15% cut in alcohol excise rate to help reduce pub closures
Ireland: Call for 15% cut in alcohol excise rate to help reduce pub closures New figures show nearly 20% of rural pubs have shut up shop since 2005 The Irish Times By Charlie Taylor August 21, 2019 A lobby group for the drinks industry in Ireland has called on the Government to reduce excise duties […]
NC: Looser liquor laws let you buy more than 1 beer, even in dry counties
NC: Looser liquor laws let you buy more than 1 beer, even in dry counties Citizen Times By Mackensy Lunsford August 21, 2019 If the ability to buy multiple drinks at once and hang out with your dog at the bar appeals to you, your dream is about to come true. On Sept. 1, North Carolina’s ABC Regulatory Reform […]