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In my last post I looked at the disturbances that the last 18 months is likely to have on NZ whisky stocks. As a part of that discussion, I considered there was a great opportunity for New Zealand distilleries to fill probable gaps in the supply line. This article on Waitui Whiskey is the first …
Continue reading “A Closer Look at New Zealand Distilleries – Kiwi Spirit Distillery, Takaka”
Some time ago I commented on the effects that a lack of international travellers would likely be having on the duty-free market. There is recent estimation that airport passenger traffic dropped nearly 40% in 2020 during lockdowns world-wide. That is 3.6 billion passengers! And it is likely that the travel industry will one of the …
Continue reading “Opportunities Abound – a Glimpse into the Future”
This article is assembled from detail kindly provided from Daniel’s highly competent whiteboard notes, and with Ian & John D’s best recollections of proceedings. Scoring is from Ian and John, together with the overall group average scoring and the group’s final placing. Many thanks to Richard Mayston for his photography. The Book of Great …