First-of-its-kind export deal brings whiskey from China
Located in the mountainous Hunan province of south-central China, Goalong produces a ‘softly smoky’ blended whiskey and a duo of five-year-old single malts
El Jimador aims to ‘democratise’ high-quality tequila
TEQUILA brand el Jimador has launched a promotional campaign focussing on the message that 100% agave tequila is an accessible drink for all demographics.
Harviestoun Brewery takes a gold in the World Beer Awards
Harviestoun Brewery’s Schiehallion lager has taken Gold in the Classic Pilsner category at the World Beer Awards – the only Scottish winner in that class.
Burnt Faith sets out to redefine brandy in the UK
Burnt Faith espouses a ‘brandy without boundaries’, unconstrained by Cognac conventions and regulations, as demonstrated in Batch 001, Burnt Faith’s first release
It’s finger liquor good!
Cornish spirit has united with fast food spicing for what must surely be this month’s oddest drinks collaboration, bringing together Dead Man’s Fingers rum with Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Special Càrn Mòr single malt is ‘something quite spectacular’
The single malt, distilled in 2012 at Glen Ord, spent nine years maturing in bourbon barrels before being transferred to a Wasted Degrees porter cask for a final year of maturation
Sapporo Premium Beer makes its UK draught debut through KBE Drinks
Master Brewer Seibei Nakagawa travelled to Germany to acquire brewing knowledge, and then brought it back to Hokkaido, where cutting-edge technology has since perfected the brand...
Belhaven Black: new wind in the sails of Scotland’s number one stout
The brewery, fresh from the successful relaunch of Belhaven Best, has reported an ‘incredible surge in interest’ in Belhaven Black, particularly from younger customers.
From Brazil to the best bars in the world
Jabuticaba is a berry that grows on the Plinia Cauliflora, offering a fresh flavour which Monin reckons is ‘perfect for cocktails, mocktails, iced teas and culinary creations’.
Benriach on display at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Benriach The Twelve will be on offer at each show, available as both a dram or in a bespoke Rapscallion Soda highball, served from two specially created Benriach bars on site
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