Thistly Cross

Thistly Cross cider embarks on a major marketing campaign

“This is a really big deal for us as a business – we’ve never done anything on this scale before"
Vault City

Vault City’s magician-turned-brewer launches glitter beer

"The beauty of my job at Vault City is I get to make magic happen every day… just in a different way"
Fettercairn

Fettercairn Distillery sponsors Scottish Album of the Year award

"Music and whisky have always gone hand in hand for me – there's nothing quite like putting on a record with a dram in hand"
BrewDog

BrewDog’s new owner brings a raft of US craft brands to its bars

Though initially available only through BrewDog, the company has said it plans to roll the products out to the wider trade
Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich marks return of cult whisky with Sub Club collab 

The original Yellow Submarine release is one of the most distinctive whiskies of the Islay distillery's modern era
The Stranglers

The Stranglers join rock bottling trend with Golden Brown whisky

Inspired by the group’s 1982 hit, Golden Brown was distilled at Speyside’s Craigellachie Distillery and matured for 14 years in sherry casks

Free Yeastie Boys IPA sample pack for your venue

Yeastie Boys are giving pubs and bars a free 4-pack of Bigmouth Session IPA to try with staff, regulars, and anyone else hanging around the fridge
Lost Orchards

Lost Orchards offers Scotland’s teachers an end-of-term cider

Teachers and school staff can claim their complimentary cider by showing school ID at the bar – or bringing an apple

Summer spritz is a category that’s bright, fresh – and evolving

While the original Aperol Spritz is still the go-to for many a spritz drinker, it’s far from the only game in town in 2026

Scotch at The Balmoral celebrates women in whisky with new flight

“The aim was to select whiskies that speak through flavour and texture, and show just how broad and exciting Scotch can be"

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Jack Cummins
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Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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Neil Morrison
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