Monthly Archives: April 2012
One giant leap for malt whisky
ARDBEG has boldy gone where it seems no distiller has gone before – by conducting a maturation experiment in space.
The Islay distiller aims to...
Guy Chatfield looks at the ins and outs of buying en primeur
FOR folk in the wine business April is synonymous with the Bordeaux En Primeur campaign. In the event some of you are not sure...
Bowmore takes a trip to the dark side
ISLAY single malt distillery Bowmore has embarked on a new marketing campaign for its 15 year old Darkest expression.
The global campaign, titled ‘magic...
Imports offer a world of beer opportunities
WORLD beer represents a significant opportunity for licensees as consumers continue to broaden their drinks repertoires.
Describing the sector as the ‘star performer’ of the...
How flavours sparked spirit revival
THE fortunes of sambuca have been transformed since the category’s move into flavoured varieties.
Hi-Spirits, distributor of flavour pioneer Antica Sambuca, said the liqueur has...
Grosvenor unveils new look bedrooms
THE Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor in the city’s west end has unveiled its new look bedrooms following a root and branch refurbishment.
Hilton Worldwide invested...
Drinks firm kick starts its new range
THE firm behind Sidekick has launched a three-strong extension to the core range.
Available in Apple, Redberry and Blueberry variants, Sidekick Sour is said to...
Sourz shows a can-do attitude
LIQUEUR brand Sourz has branched into new territory with the launch of its first ready-to-drink product.
Sourz Fusionz is said to bring together the “bold,...
Blue Nun laughing with the ladies thanks to sponsorship
ENDURING German wine brand Blue Nun has been confirmed as one of the sponsors of this year’s Funny Women Awards.
Now in their tenth year,...
Property market remains resilient
THE licensed property market remains resilient – despite a “bumpy ride” over the last year.
Despite a “misjudged blanket stigma” attached to the sector, DM...
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