Scottish Licensed Trade News

Chivas to reopen mothballed distillery

CHIVAS Brothers is set to breath new life into a mothballed Speyside distillery – its third such relaunch since 2005. Growing demand for..

March 9, 2012

Fortified wines are finding favour again

IN my job I am constantly on the look out for the ‘next big thing’ – whether it’s a new serve, ingredients or a drinks category...

March 8, 2012

Whisky world turns full circle

THE drinks industry is under intense scrutiny. The government is weighing up how to legislate to improve citizens’ relationship with..

March 8, 2012

Luxardo bolsters sambuca range

LUXARDO has added two new flavoured sambucas to its range. Luxardo Cola and Luxardo Pear, both 38% ABV, are being promoted as bases for..

March 7, 2012

Cider secures Italian job

ASPALL has become the first cider brand to secure a listing with Italian restaurant group Prezzo. The deal will see 330ml bottles of Aspall..

March 7, 2012

Whisky body to celebrate centenary

THE Scotch Whisky Association is preparing to celebrate its centenary in style this year, with a major exhibition at the Scottish..

March 6, 2012

Quality and provenance key, producers say

THE quality and provenance of cider brands is behind the category’s ongoing success, the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) has..

March 6, 2012