New whisky range selected for the Scottish capital
The first wave of this new branded collection comprises three top drams from distilleries in Speyside, Islay and the Highlands, with the Speyside matured for seven years, and both the Highland and Islay whiskies matured for nine years, before bottling in Leith.
Add a spritz of sunshine to your drinks list
Originally a long drink mixing sparkling wine with a bitter liqueur and topped with soda water, the spritz has evolved over the years and now appears on menus in a range of different guises, using gin or vodka in place of the traditional liqueur.Â
Coronation weekend could drive customers into pubs and bars
The coronation of The King and The Queen Consort presents a key opportunity for operators to highlight ‘quintessentially British’ products.
Kopparberg’s summer campaign comes out punching
WITH 80% of fruit cider drinkers reported to be actively seeking out new flavours, Kopparberg is preparing for 2023’s summer season with the launch of a limited-edition Summer Punch that adds a taste of peach to its apple cider.
Whiskey-based Shanky’s Whip sets out to disrupt liqueur market
Distilled in Co. Cavan and blended and bottled by Shanky & Shireman under bond in Ireland, Shanky’s Whip is imported by Biggar and Leith, and available to purchase wholesale across the UK through distributor, Craftwork.
Homeless charity benefits from Hidden Lane’s ‘Hardwired’ lager
The full amount of every single sale will go to Homeless Project Scotland, which has been battling to feed more and more people every week, while campaigning to secure a building for improved safety for those they look after.
Hendrick’s unveils its latest limited release – Flora Adora Gin
Crafted at the Hendrick’s Gin Palace on the Ayrshire coast by the brand’s Master Distiller, Lesley Gracie, Flora Adora is described as perfect for garden get-togethers, as it is ‘buzzing with an enticing aroma of enchanting flowers and a fresh, herbal character’.
Krombacher celebrates its ‘best ever’ year in the UK on-trade
Driven by new taps and draught installations across the pub, bar, restaurant and hotel sectors, Krombacher Pils keg sales alone saw a 27% increase, with interest in its other styles helping the combined keg sales grow by 24% against 2021.
Scapa Distillery opens an ‘unparalleled’ whisky tasting venue on Orkney
The ‘Scapa Noust’ is targeted at Single Malt fans and wild landscape adventurers alike, offering ‘uniquely immersive experiences’ for those looking to taste exceptional whisky in a spectacular location.
Islay’s first rye whisky provides ‘regeneration’ for Bruichladdich
‘The Regeneration Project’ is the third release in Bruichladdich’s project series, and the first whisky to be classed as an Islay Single Grain Scotch Whisky.Â
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