Beefeater opens the doors of gin

Famous brand to welcome visitors to London distillery THE story of London gin will be told like never before when a famous distillery opens its...
St Patrick's Day crowd in Dublin

St Patricks Day celebration of all things Irish is a chance to drive trade

The date dedicated to Ireland’s patron saint, March 17th, falls on a Monday this year, so peak Patrick will be the weekend of March 14th, 15th and 16th.
Graham Mercer of the Lerwick Brewery.

Island brewer celebrates double success

LERWICK Brewery celebrated success at the tail-end of last month, with an awards commendation and a supermarket listing. The Shetland-based brewer was highly commended at...
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New beer blooms from eco-conscious brewer

Craft brewer Drygate has launched what’s said to be Europe’s first ‘reforestation’ beer

Bottles to shine as footfall goes up

Better weather and a World Cup provide good omens for pubs

A fusion of Caithness and the Caribbean from Dunnet Bay Distillers

IN ITS first foray into the craft rum market, multi award-winning Scottish distillery Dunnet Bay Distillers has launched Mapmaker’s Coastal Spiced Rum.
Distiller seeks tales of the sea

Distiller seeks tales of the sea

Label design competition to raise funds for The Fisherman’s Mission BURN Stewart Distillers is aiming to raise money for charity through a new graphic design...

Ale can drive tourism traffic, brewers say

SCOTLAND’S famous whisky distilleries have long been one of the main drivers of tourism traffic to these shores. Now there are hopes the country’s burgeoning...

Pairing stands the test of time

Gin and tonic evolves as demand for premium grows.

Aperitif flies in for the summer

Drinks blending firm Pontoon has launched a gin aperitif which it is promoting in the run up to summer. The Wingfield is a blend of...

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