Here’s our crop of the quirky click bait that hit the headlines on BeverageDaily.com in 2014. Consider it a premature stocking filler – something to set alongside your Coca-Cola nail varnish of Mood Swing Merlot, a wine brand that pokes fun at (yes, you guessed it) the menopause…

Astronomical shipping charges! Japanese sports drink eyes moon landing

What do you want, blood? China’s CFDA bans sale of Vampire Drinks
http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/What-do-you-want-blood-China-s-CFDA-bans-sale-of-Vampire-Drinks

Korean women catching up with the world’s biggest boozers…Korean men

Only happy when it rains? Mexican bar sells bottled rainwater
http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Only-happy-when-it-rains-Mexican-bar-sells-bottled-rainwater

Tipple for your terrier: Bowser Beer for dogs triples sales
http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Tipple-for-your-terrier-Bowser-Beer-for-dogs-triples-sales

‘Our most successful launch ever!’ Mexican DIY street drink Tepache poised for US stardom?
http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Mexican-DIY-street-drink-Tepache-poised-for-US-stardom

Coca-Cola nail varnish fingers glamor market
http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Coca-Cola-nail-varnish-fingers-glamor-market
‘Make fun of the menopause!’ with Mood Swing Merlot from Hot Flash Wines

Dessert drinks to CSDs with jelly: Mintel urges ‘global drinks disruption’

Whisky Wars! $628k The Macallan versus world’s cheapest brand

http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Whisky-Wars!-628k-The-Macallan-versus-world-s-cheapest-brand