Craft Outfit Swindled Out Of Honor By Corporate Diageo

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http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food- ... -1-2284387

They issued an apology. Too little, too late IMO.
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Wow, that's unbelievable. I understand the pressure the event was under but they should not have buckled. If Diageo was sincere in their apology they should have given the award back.


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it figures that a company whose portfolio includes smirnoff ice would act like a bunch of bitches...


Diageo North America is the largest market in terms of net sales and operating profit. It is also the largest market for premium drinks in the world. It includes both the United States and Canada, and presents good growth opportunities as consumer trends indicate a shift towards choosing premium brands.
Our top brands in North America are:
Smirnoff vodka, Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Jose Cuervo, Baileys, Ketel One vodka, Ciroc vodka, Tanqueray, Guinness, Smirnoff Ice and Chateua & Estate wines.

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Bloody Bastards!



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