Belhaven Black: new wind in the sails of Scotland’s number one stout
The brewery, fresh from the successful relaunch of Belhaven Best, has reported an ‘incredible surge in interest’ in Belhaven Black, particularly from younger customers.
From Brazil to the best bars in the world
Jabuticaba is a berry that grows on the Plinia Cauliflora, offering a fresh flavour which Monin reckons is ‘perfect for cocktails, mocktails, iced teas and culinary creations’.Â
Benriach on display at the Royal Edinburgh Military TattooÂ
Benriach The Twelve will be on offer at each show, available as both a dram or in a bespoke Rapscallion Soda highball, served from two specially created Benriach bars on site
Let Giffard take you on a trip to the tropics
The French company is promoting three of its products – Caribbean Pineapple, Crème de Fruit de la Passion and Banane du Bresil – for use in summer cocktails.Â
Glasgow’s Wester Distillery is back in the rum business
After a ‘brief hiatus’ in production, the brand has been acquired and revived by Gleann Mór Spirits, the company behind the Leith Spirits, Edinburgh Rum, Glasgow Gin and Firkin Gin brands.
Today’s the day that the Navy took sailors’ free rum away
After 239 years of issuing a daily allowance of ‘Navy strength’ rum to its sailors, the British Admiralty brought the tradition to an end on July 31st, 1970
Tennent’s Lager unveils its first new can design in five yearsÂ
The design puts greater emphasis on the lager’s locally sourced ingredients, the brewery’s commitment to sustainablility, and its historic place in Scotland
El Jimador spearheads 100% agave tequila growth in the UK
Brown-Forman’s El Jimador is now the number one 100% agave tequila brand in the UK, according to latest industry data from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
Edinburgh Gin commits £250,000 spend to drive summer trade
Already the fastest-growing London Dry within the Scottish on trade, the brand’s new marketing push aims to attract even more gin fans towards on and off trade purchases
Spirits of Virtue relaunches its non-alcoholic spirits portfolio
Established in 2018 by brothers Roddy and Kerr Nicoll, the company produces the broadest range of zero-alcohol spirits in the UK, with no less than 24 products across the major spirit categories.
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