Perth Beer Fest

Beer festival is back in Perth

Rugby club fundraiser returns for its sixth year this May The Perth Beer Festival will return for its sixth year this May, offering visitors the...
Ale&marco Castello Buttrio

New Italian job for wine distributor

Distributor Armit Wines has expanded its range of Italian wines through a deal with family-owned wine producer Castello di Buttrio. Located in the Friuli region...

Ensure pints are best they can be

While pubs can’t compete with supermarkets on price alone, they still have a monopoly on the experience of a well-poured pint. The quality of dispense...

Getting bartenders talking about beer

Firms say staff can have a major impact on what customers buy From beer giants down to home brew enthusiasts, there’s been a boom in...

Diversity driving cider

Variety is said to be the spice of life; and when it comes to diversity the cider category has it in spades. With such a...

Celebrating speciality producers

Some of Scotland’s top produce firms picked up prizes at this year’s Scotland’s Speciality Food Show in Glasgow. Split over three categories, the Best Product...

Branded wines pour in profits

Licensees who don’t stock brands are ‘missing a trick’ Publicans who do not stock branded wines could be missing out on an opportunity to boost...

Taking a shot at blush drinks

The firm behind RTD brand WKD has launched two new products targeted at young adult drinkers. Released this month, WKD Blush is a 4% ABV...

Small batch lights the way

IT’S the biggest spirits category in the on-trade – but although vodka continues to outsell its rivals, producers aren’t standing still as the wider...

New single malt from Wm Grant

William Grant & Sons has launched a new single malt, which it says “brings whisky craft and innovation to a new level”. Described as a...

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