Monthly Archives: November 2011
Brand shows a hairy upper lip
STONE’S, the ginger wine brand owned by Accolade Wines, is investing a claimed £2 million on a new ad campaign for its Ginger Joe...
Policy rethink is not needed
IT’S official: Alcohol Focus Scotland has acknowledged that Scotland’s licensed industry has been subject to a whole series of new licensing legislation over the...
Stage set for the battle of the Bests
IT might have seemed unlikely a decade ago, when premium lager was all the rage, but the keg ale market is suddenly alive with...
Weave your way to The Waterside
NEW owners are sought for a bar and restaurant in the South Lanarkshire town of Strathaven.
The Waterside, said to be popular with locals and...
A WKD range of festive flavours
SEASONAL serves are likely to be a key part of the festive drinks offer at many outlets this Christmas – and the country’s leading...
Shake it up this Christmas
A NEW range of pre-mixed cocktails has been launched in the off-trade in time for Christmas.
The three-strong CJ’s range from Intercontinental Brands (ICB), whose...
Liqueur looking to fill stockings
GLAYVA, the whisky liqueur owned by Whyte & Mackay, is looking to attract new consumers in the approach to Christmas with the launch of...
Wemyss Malts makes Stellar move
WEMYSS Malts has appointed Stellar Brands to handle the distribution of its full whisky range.
The deal will see Stellar become responsible for the complete...
Balblair basks in luxury look
INVER House Distillers has re-designed the packaging of its prestigious Balblair 1965 Vintage malt.
The whisky, distilled on March 23 1965 and matured in...
Funkin gets the party started
FUNKIN, the cocktail mixer brand, has developed what it calls a Christmas starter pack for pubs and bars that don’t currently serve cocktails.
The kit...