Ukiyo Tokyo Dry Gin celebrates the tastes and aromas of Japan
Traditionally distilled in copper pot stills, the small batch gin is based on high-quality Japanese ingredients including locally-grown rices and native botanicals yuzu peel, mikan peel, sakura flower, sakura leaf and sansho pepper.
Cardrona launches global cocktail competition for The Reid malt vodka
Following a series of regional heats, the 12 best cocktail creators will be given the ‘trip of a lifetime’ to New Zealand to compete for the global championship title in October of this year.
Cara Laing takes the reins at Douglas Laing – and cracks open the vaults
To celebrate her appointment – and the past 75 years of Douglas Laing – Cara and her team have released six of the firm’s most scarce and precious single casks under the auspices of 'The Diamond Collection’.
Investment to extend Linlithgow Distillery’s spirits range and export reach
Linlithgow Distillery has announced that Billion Global Chase Limited (BGC) has taken a 75% share in the business.
LWC Drinks launches Camden Town’s Eazy Hazy IPA on draught
Eazy IPA successfully launched to the off-trade last March, and LWC Drinks will now have exclusivity over its distribution in draught format in the Independent Free Trade, aiming to drive both volume and reach for the brand.
Old Jock Scotch Ale celebrates 40 years with a triple whammy of awards
In September 2023, Old Jock won SIBA's Scotland’s overall best cask ale award and a gold award in the strong ale category. This was followed in Dec 2023 with CAMRA's Champion Strong Ale of Scotland Award.
‘Taste the sweet, feel the heat’ with Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind
Smirnoff has introduced a brand-new flavour expression to its growing GB vodka portfolio - Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind – which is now available across the...
Absolut Hunni promises to go one step bee-yond fruit flavoured vodkas
Described as brand new and exclusive to the UK, Absolut Hunni is made exclusively with natural flavour, contains no added sugar and is said to deliver a premium, sweet vodka with a distinct flavour of golden honey, at ABV 38%.
Eden Mill marks changing of the guard with two special single malts
The team at St Andrews distiller Eden Mill might have had tears in their eyes at Hogmanay as they sang Auld Lang Syne. The company will open its new distillery this year, with production leaving the original facility.
Windswept blown away by the economic storm gripping craft beer sector
In years past, Windswept has been hailed by the Campaign for Real Ale for making the ‘best beer in Scotland’, and as recently as last autumn, was racking up gold awards for several of its beers.
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