Spirit hits the sweet spot

Rum has become the go-to spirit for the customers of one of Scotland’s biggest bar groups. Speaking to SLTN, Tom Jones, head of bar operations...

It’s time for fine wine

On-trade drinks supplier Matthew Clark has expanded its range of premium wines with 40 new products. The majority of the new wines – 35 –...

Islay oak-aged gin

The trademark peaty taste of Islay whisky has found its way into the gin market with the launch of a limited edition spirit. Islay Firkin...

Spiced rum brand on the road

Spiced rum brand Sailor Jerry took to the road last month for a 15-date programme of live music, food and drink. The initiative, titled The...

Chance for bars to win with gin

Licensees urged to capitalise on category’s popularity as growth continues Gin has been one of the drinks industry’s biggest success stories in recent years. And it...

Pubs at heart of new advert

New beer campaign focuses on quality time in the local The ‘great British pub’ takes centre stage in a new advertising campaign for Greene King...

Spirit of the granite city

Aberdeen bar to release first gin Three men with a self-proclaimed passion for spirits are set to release a gin which was first developed and...

The spirit has some strength

DUNNET Bay Distillery, the Caithness-based firm behind Rock Rose Gin, is targeting the cocktail market with its latest release, Rock Rose Navy Strength. The navy...

Collaboration yields citric syrup

THE firm behind bar syrup brand Funkin Pro has joined forces with London-based multiple operator Be At One for the launch of Funkin Pro...

Whiskies will disappear without trace

DRINKS distributor Hi-Spirits has warned there will be a limited supply of this year’s Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, due to production shortages. The annual release...

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