Bar Leone in Hong Kong tops 2025’s World’s 50 Best Bars list
Crucially for Scotland, Edinburgh’s own Panda & Sons was once again included on the prestigious list, at a very respectable Number 34.
UK-India trade drives 500% growth for Rutland Square Spirits
“With the Free Trade Agreement set to reduce tariffs over time, premium Scottish spirits like ours will reach millions more consumers.”
Loch Lomond Brewery do the SIBA double with their Silkie Stout
“We're absolutely delighted – Silkie Stout has been one of our best beers for a long time but this year it has just really excelled.”
How Strongbow is helping Scottish operators maximise the Cider opportunity throughout the year
As Scotland’s number one Cider brand[1], Strongbow is a must-stock option for venues offering cider – generating a monumental £37 million in On-Trade sales across Scotland in 2024 alone.
Beamish Irish Stout arrives in Great Britain through Cave Direct
Beamish claims to be ‘the stout of choice’ for many in Ireland, although unlike the market leader, it has tended to fly under the radar.
Kingfisher publishes annual report on the ‘most boring’ beers
"Some drinkers would like the choice of some more interesting brands – having only beers in the top ten is not a good idea.”
Tomintoul is a distillery built on its people, place and passion
The Speyside operation is celebrating two milestones – 60 years in production, and 25 years owned by Angus Dundee Distillers.
Glasgow bars embrace Brewgooder’s Palestinian beer collaboration
Venues across the city, including The Glad Café, Café Buena Vida, Ryan’s Bar, Mono, The 78, Dram and McChuill’s now stock the beer.
Belhaven Brewery unleashes ‘bold new lager’ into Scottish pubs
'Belter' is 4% ABV golden easy-drinking lager said to deliver ‘a refreshing, subtly sweet profile with hints of citrus and tropical fruit'
Stouts’ new hopefuls seek to wield the power of the dark side
The positive, multi-generational focus that has fallen upon the category has paved the way for alternative brands to enter the market.
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