Innis & Gunn founder and master brewer Dougal Sharp

Why not let thirsty workers away for an early beer in the sunshine?

Edinburgh-based brewer Innis & Gunn is offering a share of 500 free beers to the first 20 firms who promise to make the ‘3pm Pledge’ to their staff.
Tomintoul's master distiller Robert Fleming meeting with members of the CMRT

Cairngorm Mountain Rescue gets more Tomintoul Distillery funding

The distillery's long-term partnership with the CMRT is a recognition of the value that the 40-strong voluntary service brings to the local area. 

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.
a middle-aged man in a pink suit roller-skates outside in the sunshine

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.
Fruity looking cocktails surround a bottle of tequila

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."
Three casually dressed men in a room full of spirits ageing barrels

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.
summer-drinks-preparation

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?
A young woman holds up a brightly coloured drinks can

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.

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
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