Monthly Archives: April 2011
Vodka chases cocktail culture
MARMALADE Martinis were on the menu at the launch of the latest bistro from Hotel du Vin.
The limited edition Chase Marmalade Vodka was the...
Funkin introduces a taste of summer
VODKA is all that’s required for one of the new summer cocktail mixers from Funkin.
Designed for mixing with vodka, the Strawberry Woo Woo combines...
Finlandia keeps its cool
FINLANDIA vodka has unveiled a new-look bottle designed to reflect its premium credentials and Nordic heritage.
Developed by Finnish artists, brand representatives and designers, the...
Smirnoff surges back to form
Diageo boss Simon Litherland explains how the on-trade’s top selling spirit has bounced back after a challenging end to 2010
SCOTLAND’S biggest selling spirit has...
Trade urged to harness premium potential
Offering quality and value for money key to boosting vodka sales, suppliers say
INCREASES in VAT, duty, raw materials and distribution costs – vodka, like...
Nats destined to fail over pricing
The SNP has signalled its intention to try again to legislate for a minimum unit price for alcohol if re-elected, but there’s no indication...
Stowells goes the whole Nine Yards
Heritage to fore of leading wine brand’s ‘revitalisation’
THE wine brand credited with pioneering the ‘bag in a box’ and draught wine in pubs has...
A touch of West Highland luxury
AN historic country house hotel in the west Highlands has been treated to a £600,000 refurbishment by owners, the Blue Grange Group.
Barcaldine House Hotel,...
Close-up time for VisitScotland
Tourism body’s annual Expo delivers cash boost to north-east economy
SCOTTISH tourism’s annual jamboree to market its charms on an international stage attracted more than...
Best Bar None goes nationwide
North east venues sweep the board at inaugural Scotland-wide awards
NORTH east venues swept the board at the inaugural Best Bar None Scotland Awards.
Outlets in...