For the full year, our spirits sales achieved a new record on solid growth links of london sale the U.S., good performance in Europe, and double-digit growth in emerging markets and global travel retail. Reflecting the success of our strategic investments, we generated strong consumer demand for brands including Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Sauza, Canadian Club, Courvoisier, Teacher's and Cruzan. Notably, Maker's Mark exceeded Links of London Charms million cases sold for the first time ever with another year of double-digit growth. We also energized our categories with a record year of innovations, including Maker's 46, Cruzan 9, Teacher's Origin, Courvoisier's Connoisseur Collection and the continued growth of Red Stag by Jim Beam. As we've previously indicated, our lower Links of London Black Friendship Bracelet operating income before charges for the year reflected our double-digit increase in strategic investment that's positioning the business for strong and sustainable long-term profit growth. "Home & Security sales and operating income grew in the quarter against its strong prior-year results, partly benefiting Links of London Wide Purple And Pink Friendship Bracelet pull-forward in demand for Simonton windows in advance of the year-end expiration of a consumer tax credit for energy-efficient home products. For the full year, we outperformed a relatively flat market with 6% comparable sales growth. We grew across all product categories as we benefited from successful strategic investments, new business wins, innovative new products and growth for Moen and Master Lock in international markets.
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