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Football fans will pour £500m into pubs over FA Cup finals weekend

According to Carling's research, more than half the UK adult population will watch one or both Cup finals – and two in five of those will do so in a pub.
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New Malibu campaign is inspired by an increasingly serious issue

Pernod Ricard's rum-based coconut liqueur is encouraging workers around the UK to take more time for themselves this summer.

Andy Samuel’s Shipyard Gin draws inspiration from Scottish history

The original Shipyard Gin, a 44% ABV London Dry gin, is a loving tribute to the west of Scotland, featuring elderflower and gorse as well as citrus fruits.
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Agave spirits are becoming a staple of Scotland’s adventurous back-bars

According to CGA figures, sales of tequila in the Scottish on-trade increased to over £23 million by the middle of last year.

Family-owned Stirling Distillery scores at international whisky awards

Distillery founder Cameron McCann said: “We are immensely proud to have been recognised as Scotland’s Best New Make Spirit."
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Johnny Morrison invites you up to VEGA to taste Chairman’s Reserve Spice Lab no.2

Johnny, along with Dylon John of Saint Lucia, and Leonardo Tamayo of the USA, co-created the rum with master blender Deny Duplesis.
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Spritzes, highballs and Margaritas are expected to shine this summer

What will be the big bar orders this summer? Will customers be searching for spritzes? Happy for highballs? What will be the top sellers?
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Hooch responds to online nostalgia with a new cherry flavour RTD

Cherries are reportedly seeing a surge in popularity amongst consumers, with both the Gen Z and Millennials infusing cherries into everything from manicures to menus.

Favela Cerveja founder has his eyes on the Scottish on-trade’s taps

Charles and his team took two years to land on the right recipe for the beer, which uses organic ingredients, is vegan-friendly and gluten-free. 
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Stirling Whisky Festival returns for its fourteenth year in the Old Town

There will be whiskies from Rosebank Distillery, which reopened its doors in June 2024 after over 30 years dormant, and its sister distilleries Glengoyne and Tamdhu.

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