Building on craft and cask’s appeal

Small-batch beer is broadening its reach in Scottish pubs, producers say THE rise of craft beer and the resurgence of cask ale have helped reignite...

Firm broadens world tastes

Dunns continues to grow beer range a year after acquisition It's more than a year since Scottish drinks wholesaler Dunns Food and Drinks snapped up...

Brewer builds for the future

After 14 years in the drinks industry Steve Annand has worked with some of the biggest drinks brands in the country. However his new role...

Facelift for the flavour range

Bottles brought in line ahead of more sport event sponsorships AG Barr has redesigned the packaging for its Strathmore Twist flavoured waters as it looks...

Belgian brand takes tour of Scotland

Tennent Caledonian has embarked on a promotional drive for its Belgian beer brand Heverlee. A branded van has been driven from the brand’s home city...

Wemyss adds Embers

Wemyss Malts has added a new limited edition whisky to its established blended malts range. Kiln Embers is described as “a smoky addition” to the...

Global beer brands are still big hitters

THE booming craft beer scene may be making waves in the Scottish on-trade, but for real liquid shifting power world beer is still arguably...

A courageous campaign for stout

Diageo has launched a new advertising campaign for Guinness to coincide with this year’s Rugby World Cup. The TV ads examine inner qualities such as...

Reap the rewards of ‘cider season’

Autumn was officially ushered in with last week’s equinox – bringing with it the traditional harvest time. For cider producers, it means plentiful fruit –...

Choice the biggest factor in cider

As the category grows, the trade must give pub-goers plenty to choose from Consumer choice has been at the heart of the cider category’s growth...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson