A fresh twist for a very old couple

New flavoured tonic waters are helping to boost gin sales A GROWING number of flavoured tonic waters and other craft mixers is helping to bring...

Don’t forget the basics this season

Simple steps mustn’t be overlooked during summertime and beyond, says Diageo SUMMER is in full swing, bringing with it the usual raft of opportunities for...

Have fun in the sun

Cold beer and warm weather have long been the perfect match A COLD pint on a warm day has been a staple of pubs and...

Cucumbers have become currency

CUSTOMERS looking for a G&T were reaching for grocery bags instead of their wallets last month, thanks to William Grant & Sons. To celebrate World...

Good news for all the gin joints

Drinks connoisseurs are making sure that spirit’s popularity is set to last REFRESHING, crisp and with an ever-growing variety to choose from, gin’s popularity is...

TV campaign aims to drive Xtra sales

THE trademark Irn-Bru sense of humour has returned in a new TV campaign for Irn-Bru Xtra. The new ad, which has aired throughout June supported...

Spirit revenues overtake beer

Gin boom has contributed to a surge in UK spirits sales SALES of spirits have overtaken beer in the UK for the first time ever,...

Brewing up a common goal

STEWART Brewing has once again collaborated with students from Heriot-Watt University to launch a new beer. Common Ancestor, a 5.2% ABV California Common, was created...

Plotting the Scottish success story: gin

THERE’S no denying that gin has gone through a renaissance of late, ratified by the figures above. Now the scale of the sector has been...

Bigger, better and back

Glasgow beer festival returns for a third year this month CRAFT beer aficionados in and around Glasgow will be marking July 21 and 22 in...

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