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October 2010 INSIDE THIS MONTH The No.1 choice for global drinks buyers CANNES PREVIEW THE FULL LOWDOWN ON WHAT TO EXPECT SCOTCH BLENDS THE TALK IS OF SINGLE MALTS BUT THE WORLD DRINKS BLENDS WORLD’S BEST BARS RUSSIA & UKRAINE FALL UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT MARTINI GOLD DOLCE & GABBANA HAVE DESIGNS ON ICONIC BRAND Contents Agile Media Ltd, Gateway Place, 42a East Park, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 6AS Direct Line: +44(0) 1293 590049 Fax: +44(0) 1293 474010 Can the Cannes s we close the largest issue of the year, a bumper 76-pager, thoughts turn to the Tax 53 Free World Association World Exhibition in Cannes later this month. AI am not a huge fan, to be honest. Delightful seafront, pleasant autumnal weather – although it can be awful – but the Palais des Festivals isn’t ideal. Dungeon-like lower levels with low ceilings, no natural light and endless twists and turns. Then there are the outlying “villages”. 17 Well, at least they get you outside. Then there are the big companies with stands built News like detention centres. Intimidatingly solid walls with 05 business News 48 International cider challenge beautiful but haughty hostesses who block your entry. 08 People and events The inaugural International Cider “Just pop in”? I don’t think so. Strictly invitation only. 10 What’s New Challenge attracted worldwide entries Frankly, it all has the feel of an airport, which these days 12 What’s New Special – Martini Gold is the nearest thing most people get to feeling like they are 53 Port in prison.
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