Lagavulin’s Iain McArthur says farewell with a very special final dram
BAFTA-winning director, Eilidh Munro, has created a short film detailing Iain’s impact not just on Lagavulin but also on the wider whisky industry.
MUST-STOCKS: 2024 was a tremendous year for beer – particularly stout!
In the most recent figures sent to us by on-trade specialist CGA, stout sales had grown from £74 million in 2023 to over £102m in 2024.
MUST-STOCKS 2025: Shots revival shakes up ranking of top speciality spirits
Liqueurs and speciality spirits remain one of the biggest drinks categories in Scottish venues, according to CGA, with sales of £138 million between June of 2023 and June of this year.
CHANCE low-alcohol cider promises to ‘define a new category’
John Logue, former head of marketing at CROSSIP Drinks, Rekorderlig Cider and Lucky Saint, knows a thing or two about both cider and the no-and-low drinks market.
Cocktail collaboration promises a spirited weekend at Glasgow’s Rascal bar
This Sunday, Rascal will be serving up cocktails featuring the Glasgow Distillery’s premium spirits, including Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, G52 Botanical Vodka and Banditti Club Rum.
Whisky is predicted to be a firm festive favourite again this year
“December is also a time when customers are more likely to try something new, especially in a celebratory atmosphere, so whisky flights are a perfect way to encourage exploration.”
Pravha set to reward Scottish pub goers with V.I.P box experience at OVO Hydro
From now until 9th December, adults in Scotland purchasing a pint of Pravha, at any venue in which it’s stocked, can put themselves in the running for one of eight VIP box experiences at the OVO Hydro.
Northern Monk and Timothy Taylor’s team up to launch Northern Rising stout
The team up has used roast barley and crystal malt in the brew, to produce a ‘malt-forward and satisfying chocolate’ flavour, with Golden Promise malt also in the mix, giving the beer a full body and satisfying mouthfeel.
It’s all about the apples – C&C launches Outcider into the Scottish on-trade
Available from Tennent’s Direct, the 4.0% cider had over 50 listings live across Scotland at launch – but the brand was born in 2017 in Northern Ireland, where it has since been a success with trade and consumers alike.
The Hearach from Isle of Harris adds an Oloroso cask matured edition
The new release – the second permanent expression within the distillery’s range – was entirely matured in first fill sherry butts, creating a ‘bold and deeply aromatic spirit’.
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