{"product_id":"the-spirits-business-april-2026","title":"The Spirits Business - April 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_c49e066369c40210\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eContents of this issue:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e4 | The big story\u003c\/b\u003e Two Canadian provinces have broken barriers by allowing alcohol to be sold cross-border\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e6 | News \u0026amp; insights\u003c\/b\u003e Campari focuses on big brands; Uncle Nearest saga continues; two spirits giants talk M\u0026amp;A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e12 | Bulletins\u003c\/b\u003e Marketing, product and travel retail updates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFEATURES \u0026amp; INTERVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e28 | The big interview\u003c\/b\u003e Whisky blender Angela D’Orazio on her move from Mackmyra to Scotch disrupter Compass Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e34 | Vodka\u003c\/b\u003e Producers are reacting to drinkers consuming the liquid earlier in the day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e42 | Tonics and mixers\u003c\/b\u003e We examine why these drinks are going solo and taking the spotlight in bars and at home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e50 | Vermouth\u003c\/b\u003e Bartenders are helping the liquid take its rightful place as a star ingredient in cocktails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e52 | Eastern Europe\u003c\/b\u003e Vodka is still strong in the region, but tastes are changing with premiumisation on the rise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e56 | Tequila in travel retail\u003c\/b\u003e Huge sales increases are unlikely but the category has a lot of room to expand in GTR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eEVENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e58 | IWD\u003c\/b\u003e To mark International Women’s Day, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"44\" data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eSB\u003c\/i\u003e held a riveting panel discussion about mentorship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e64 | ProWein\u003c\/b\u003e The Spirits Business Hub was one of the highlights of the annual drinks extravaganza\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eCOMPETITIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e70 | The Tequila \u0026amp; Mezcal Masters 2026\u003c\/b\u003e Our judges put a whole host of agave products to the test in our annual competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e78 | The SB Spring Blind Tasting 2026\u003c\/b\u003e As the weather heats up in the Northern Hemisphere we discover the hottest drops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Spirits Business","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56594575131004,"sku":"SB0426","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/2473\/4871\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-20154735_5b5c2465-62f1-461a-98c7-99c8e41ee5d2.png?v=1776696706","url":"https:\/\/shop.unionpress.co.uk\/products\/the-spirits-business-april-2026","provider":"Union Press Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}