How Parents Can Help Their Underage Kids Resist Alcohol
How Parents Can Help Their Underage Kids Resist Alcohol Source: NPR Aimee Cunningham July 6th While a sense of inevitability often surrounds the topic of teen drinking, adults can play an important role in preventing underage alcohol use. Two recent studies provide guidance for parents. One finds that parents who set limits […]
Why Booze Labels Need to Change?
Why Booze Labels Need to Change? There’s a Need for Change and the TTB Knows It Source: Eater Jake Emen July 6th While the spirits industry has greatly evolved in recent years, directives which govern how liquor is labeled have been far more static. And generally, consumers can’t voice concerns to the […]
Ireland: Cheaper to buy Irish whiskey in the US than Ireland
Ireland: Cheaper to buy Irish whiskey in the US than Ireland A €42 bottle of whiskey in Ireland costs €27 in the US Irish Times By Aine McMahon July 4, 2016 It is more expensive to buy a bottle of whiskey in Ireland than the US. With 4th of July celebrations in full […]
EVERYONE in Wales to get a free beer to mark Euro 2016 success
EVERYONE in Wales to get a free beer to mark Euro 2016 success Source: The Mirror Richard Innes July 3, 2016 There is such a thing as being TOO happy. Sure, enjoying life is a good thing. But if everything about your existence just becomes TOO awesome, it can all get a […]
5 things that don’t mix well with cocktails and beer
5 things that don’t mix well with cocktails and beer Source: CBS News Mary Brophy Marcus July 4, 2016 It’s a cocktail and beer kinda weekend for many Americans. But before you toss back that next margarita or icy cold craft, consider avoiding these top five things that can be a deadly mix […]
Wine handbag trend goes upmarket
Wine handbag trend goes upmarket Source: the drinks business by Lucy Shaw 4th July, 2016 The trend for boxed wine shaped like handbags has gone upmarket with the release of a chic tote bag capable of holding up to five litres of wine. Designed by Tracey Luebbers, the turquoise, red and beige […]
Dutch courage is a myth: Alcohol linked to anxiety
Dutch courage is a myth: Alcohol linked to anxiety Source: the drinks business by Steven Green 4th July, 2016 The old adage of taking a swig of Dutch courage has turned out to be a fallacy as research shows that alcohol is linked to anxiety. Self-medicating with alcohol is both frequent and […]
United Kingdom: Lords inquiry into effectiveness of UK licensing legislation – Drinks International – The global choice for drinks buyers
United Kingdom: Lords inquiry into effectiveness of UK licensing legislation – Drinks International – The global choice for drinks buyers Source: Drinks International By Christian Davis July 1, 2016 A House of Lords Committee, set up especially to look at the Licensing Act 2003, and the liberalisation of opening hours in the UK, […]
Imported alcohol may disappear from Russian stores
Imported alcohol may disappear from Russian stores Source: pravdareport.com 30.06.2016 Vendors may soon freeze the supplies of imported alcohol to Russia. Foreign producers of alcoholic beverages have begun to complain about the lack of excise stamps. The number of old-style stamps is limited while new excise stamps are not available due to the […]
Drunkorexia: More than half of all female university students skip meals before a big night so they can save calories for alcohol
Drunkorexia: More than half of all female university students skip meals before a big night so they can save calories for alcohol Daily Mail By Emily Crane For Daily Mail Australia June 29, 2016 The research, led by University of South Australia PhD student Alissa Knight, found an unexpected number of women reported they […]