Hoot and Absent Ear bartenders are Mexico-bound
Bartenders from Edinburgh and Glasgow have won an all-expenses-paid trip to Mexico after taking the top prize in a cocktail competition from Love Drinks.
Glass act by Dumfriesshire distillery
DUMFRIESSHIRE distillery Ninefold has expanded and relaunched its core rum range in a new-look bespoke bottle which is designed to be both striking and sustainable.
Cultures collide in cask
A MEETING of contrasting cultures is how Douglas Laing & Co described the packaging of its Rock Island Mezcal Cask Finished Island Malt Scotch Whisky.
Scotland via Bordeaux
INDEPENDENT whisky firm Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers has added to its Mac-Talla single malt range with the release of Mac-Talla Red Wine Barriques.
A brand new home for firm
SCOTTISH spirits producer House of Boe is gearing up to reach £10 million in annual sales as it opens its first ‘brand home’ in South Queensferry.
Hotels group’s mixology move
MYXD, the premixed cocktail service created by Highland hospitality group Cru Holdings, has been signed by Radisson Hotel Group to supply the company’s hotels across the UK.
Arran to release inaugural Lagg whisky
Isle of Arran Distillers, the independent Scotch whisky maker, is preparing to release the first single malt from its Lagg Distillery.
The Cairn comes to life as first spirit flows
The Cairn, the new Speyside distillery owned by Gordon & MacPhail, has officially begun production of its new make spirit.
Ginger beer brand to make draught debut
Old Jamaica Ginger Beer is set to make its draught debut after soft drinks giant Vimto Out Of Home announced it is to become the exclusive post-mix distributor for the brand.
Vault City opens new smokehouse bar
Edinburgh craft brewer Vault City Brewing is opening a new bar and smokehouse today following a successful crowdfunding campaign.
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