Perfect pairing this Christmas

Spirits giant helps licensees to match food and drink
Ciroc bottle

Vodka brand crosses to the dark side

Black Raspberry has been unveiled as the flavour of the inaugural winter expression of Cîroc vodka
Christmas cocktail

Shaking up extra sales

Cocktail and puree brand Funkin is urging operators to focus on cocktails this Christmas to tap into the increase in demand throughout the festive season
Cocktail

Be World Class in the New Year

Diageo has revealed the three biggest trends in drinks in the new year
Scottish Leader bottle

Lead with a twist

The firm behind blended Scotch whisky, Scottish Leader, has launched a new variant infused with ginger in an effort to broaden the brand’s appeal

Whisky bottler in festive spirit

Douglas Laing & Co releases Big Peat Christmas 2018

New blend of the north

Diago has entered the realm with the release of its Game of Thrones-inspired Scotch, White Walker by Johnnie Walker

Merry time for quality wine

An on-trend wine list coupled with effective food pairing can boost sales

Top picks for the season

Richer flavours will be the order of the day this festive season, according to the sommelier at Le Di-Vin Wine Bar in Edinburgh

Back to the core

Benriach Sherry Wood Aged 12 Years has been reintroduced into the Speyside distillery’s core range in time for Christmas

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