The latest syrup brings the beets

New product goes back to roots by embracing shrub flavours THE Funkin range of cocktail syrups has been expanded with the launch of a new...

Gin sales continue to soar in on-trade

Spirit on track to overtake blended Scotch, research shows IT’S fair to say that gin was one of the star spirits of the on-trade throughout...

Supplier’s grape expectations

Portuguese whites and Austrian reds likely to prove popular PREMIUM wines, Portuguese whites and Austrian reds – those are just some of the trends operators...

History in a cask

A COLLECTION of photographs from the first decade of the 20th century have inspired a limited edition release from the Glenturret Distillery – and...

An artisanal can mixer

SUSSEX-based drinks firm Folkington’s has launched a new range of six mixers in mini-can format said to have been designed to pair with a...

There ain’t no stopping gin now

Category growth looks set to continue, drinks firms say THERE’S not many that would argue against gin being the stand out spirit of 2016 in...

A greater part of the on-trade mix

Firms reckon soft drinks are now more popular than ever IN recent years, the trade has been in a state of flux, with customer expectations...

Brewer goes Wild with new lager

HEINEKEN has launched a limited edition ‘wild lager’ which is brewed using a rare yeast from Patagonia. Developed by Heineken’s master brewer, Willem van Waesberghe...

Moulded by the darkness

A NEW small-batch rum said to have been inspired by the docks and shipyards of 17th century Liverpool – often the final destination port...

Still is going strong at Highland hotel

Brothers behind SLTN Whisky Bar of the Year have lots in the pipeline TWO years is not an overly long time in the licensed trade,...

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