Monthly Archives: September 2013
Chocs the way for latest liqueur
A NEW variant of Baileys cream liqueur has been described by parent company Diageo as “our biggest innovation in Western Europe this year”.
A blend...
Scottish medal haul at beer challenge
SCOTTISH brewers punched above their weight at the recent International Beer Challenge in London.
A total of 18 medals were awarded to Scottish beers from...
Old Pulteney malt sets sail
A BOAT named after Wick single malt Old Pulteney was due to embark on a round the world sailing race, as SLTN went to...
Strike call awaited from delivery drivers
A DECISION on industrial action was expected at a firm responsible for drinks deliveries across Scotland as SLTN went to press.
Unite the Union...
Smirnoff strikes gold – New flavour launched
SMIRNOFF’S range of flavoured vodkas has been bolstered with a new cinnamon variant.
Described by parent company Diageo as a blend of Smirnoff and cinnamon...
Alcohol sold for less than 50p per unit
MORE than half of the alcohol sold in the Scottish off-trade costs less than the Scottish Government’s proposed minimum unit price, according to a...
Diageo toasts Fleetwood golf win
GOLF’S Johnnie Walker Championship trophy was held aloft by Tommy Fleetwood after a dramatic three-way showdown at Gleneagles.
Englishman Fleetwood, pictured above with his dog...
Rekorderlig draughts up new font
THE firm behind Swedish cider brand Rekorderlig has launched a new font and a draught version of its Wild Berries cider.
Gemma Copping, marketing director...
Tie the knot with Ayrshire business
Kilmarnock hotel on market for first time in 16 years
A KILMARNOCK hotel which is said to benefit from a strong weddings business is on...
VisitScotland claims tourism boost
VISITSCOTLAND claims its domestic and international marketing activity helped boost the Scottish economy by nearly £310 million in the course of 2012.
The figure represents...
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