A good time of year for beer
From mulled concoctions to Christmas cocktails, there’s a vast range of exciting seasonal drinks for customers visiting the on-trade this year, but spirits and...
Quality is king for healthier products
Health might not be the first thing that springs to mind for many people at this time of year, with the festive party season...
Turkey cocktails
SCOTTISH operators are being encouraged to celebrate American Thanksgiving today with Wild Turkey, as the firm behind the bourbon brand rolls out its festive...
Cater to the masses this festive season
There’s a place for seasonal serves and stalwarts this year, brewers say
Winter has arrived and with it has come changes in food, fashion and...
New name for island brewer
Highland Brewing Company relaunches as Swannay
The Highland Brewing Company has been relaunched with a new name and new branding as the firm sets its...
Chris Amos, The Flying Duck, Glasgow
• What beers do you have in stock at The Flying Duck?
We’ve just over 20 different beers/lagers/ales in the bar. Five draught, the rest...
Mistletoe and wine
Drinks giant Pernod Ricard is urging on-trade operators to make the most of the festive season and the opportunity it provides to boost wine...
Christmas gin back in action
Edinburgh Gin owner Spencerfield Spirit Company has reintroduced its limited edition Christmas Gin.
The special version of the gin was first released last year and...
New look for Hebridean ale
An Inner Hebrides brewery has unveiled its new look beer range as part of a relaunch for the brand.
The Colonsay Brewery has revamped the...
A spirited on-trade launch
Babco UK, the firm behind Savanna Cider and Garvey Cream Sherry, has chosen the Scottish trade as a “major focus” for the UK launch...
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
