Smuggling out another release

The Isle of Arran Distillery has released the second expression in its Smugglers’ Series. Inspired by the illicit whisky trade that once operated from Arran...

Hi hopes for gins

DRINKS distributor Hi-Spirits has expanded its gin portfolio after reaching an agreement to distribute Scapegrace Gin in the UK. Produced by Rogue Society Distilling Co...

Brewing up a collaboration

Craft beer festival returns and tours 19 cities simultaneously SCOTTISH craft brewer and bars firm Brewdog brought its annual #CollabFest2016 to 19 different cities simultaneously...

Lending an expert hand

Whisky specialist curates guest list of 30 old and rare bottles Whisky expert Charles MacLean has handpicked a guest whisky list of 30 old and...

Tempest hops to the top

BREWERS from across Scotland are celebrating after picking up prizes in the inaugural Scottish Beer Awards. Tempest Brewing Co in Galashiels took the top award...

Largest festive investment for whisky

MAXXIUM UK will spend a claimed £2 million promoting whisky brand The Famous Grouse ahead of Christmas. The investment, which Maxxium said is the biggest...

‘Tis the season for high-end drinks

Premium spirits, wines and serves expected to be popular this Christmas A STRONG range of premium products will once again be the best way to...

A fruitful new vodka

MANGO is the latest flavour to be added to the Cîroc vodka range. The new variant, unveiled by Diageo Reserve, is a blend of Cîroc...

Pudding the season in a whisky bottle

A TASTE of Christmas can be found in a tumbler this festive season as Scotch whisky firm The Lost Distillery Company has unveiled its...

Prime time for the on-trade

A strong festive offer can drive drinks sales, firms say FROM a turnover perspective there’s hardly a publican in Scotland that wouldn’t wish it could...

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