Pat Rigney can boast considerable pedigree in the spirits industry having been involved in many successful brand launches from Baileys through Boru vodka to today’s Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin. His chairmanship of Drinks Ireland|Spirits therefore seems something of a natural choice. Pat Nolan spoke to him about his take on today’s spirits industry.
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The growing popularity of gluten-free drinks is not limited to Coeliacs or others with a gluten-intolerance.
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Take four brewers, have them hike to the summit of the 4,000-foot high Ben Nevis and then have them brew up an Imperial Stout there after lugging the 90Kg of brewing equipment up to the top of the Scottish mountain.
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