Wining and dining
WHILE there has been plenty of buzz around spirits in 2017, wine has continued to perform strongly
Lucrative liqueurs
LIQUEURS and speciality spirits is a category which is nothing if not varied – encompassing a vast number of styles and serves.
‘Old and rare’ trilogy launched
FAMILY-owned Scotch whisky firm Douglas Laing & Co has extended its Big Peat range with the launch of a 25 year old Islay blended malt
Expression has peat at its heart
Latest release is firm’s smokiest whisky to date
Cider sales are top of the tree
CIDER has seen some impressive growth in the past year, with CGA figures showing Scottish on-trade sales have increased by £5 million to a total of £139.5m.
Jack believes it can rye
THE firm behind Jack Daniel’s has introduced a new rye to the American whiskey’s core range.
A spirited ambassador
DIAGEO Reserve has appointed Kate Jackson as UK brand ambassador for its premium vodka brand Ketel One.
Vodka: a cornerstone spirit
THE significance of vodka to on-trade sales cannot be overstated, with a market value of £225 million, according to figures from CGA.
Rum brand ready to rock
Sailor Jerry has partnered with rock band Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes to support its UK tour, which kicked off earlier this month.
Soft: stronger than ever
SOFT drinks have never been more important to outlets’ drinks sales, if figures from Britvic are anything to go by.
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Niall Hassard
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