Calling all bartenders

Free gin masterclasses being held across Scotland BROCKMANS Gin is inviting bartenders across Scotland to take part in a gin masterclass. The gin maker is inviting...

Amstel in TV debut

Dutch lager brand Amstel made its TV debut in an advert launched late last month during the Euros. The ad tells the story of Jaap,...

Charitable spirits

TWO gin producers have announced partnerships aimed at supporting wildlife charities. Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin has been named as the official gin of the Elephant...

Spirit of the summer could light up sales

Gin sales can shine if operators capitalise on the spirit correctly, firms say WITH summer in full swing, many pub customers will be looking for...

Viking gin to set sail

Planning permission approved for new distillery on Orkney Plans for a new craft gin distillery on Orkney have been given the go-ahead by Orkney Islands...

Scottish lagers going for gold

Ten beers reach category final in inaugural awards scheme TEN Scottish beers are in with a chance of being named best lager or pilsner in...

Summer spirit is teed up

A LIMITED edition Golf Gin has been launched by Eden Mill, in celebration of St Andrews’ golfing heritage. Following the success of the 2015 Golf...

Emerging from Loch Ness

AN Inverness bar has developed three signature serves for a brand new small-batch Scottish gin. Grant Murray, general manager of Scotch & Rye, was contacted...

Time to make gin clearer spirit to all

Gin ‘segmentation’ plan unveiled to guide consumers and operators AS the gin category continues to go from strength to strength across the Scottish on-trade, there...

Dutch spirit gets new UK distribution

Dutch spirits producer Toorank, the firm behind Sloane’s Gin, has signed a new deal with Hi-Spirits which will see the firm become exclusive UK...

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