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Article: White Spirits Account For 56% of Total Spirits Sales in NI and 44% in the Republic of Ireland.
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- Business Wire
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- May 23, 2007
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DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57679) has announced the addition of "White Spirits in Ireland 2007" to their offering.
White spirits (gin, vodka and white rum) are the largest sector in the spirits market accounting for 56 of total spirits sales in NI and 44 in RoI. They are the most popular spirits for mixing due to their clarity and milder tastes. Despite this dominance the sector is operating within constrained circumstances.
Firstly, the RoI market has seen difficult times due to the combination of tax increases and the smoking ban which have had a particularly heavy impact on alcohol sales. While ...