Paris fashion for Cognac

THE firm behind Courvoisier is to launch new packaging across the range, designed to celebrate the Cognac’s Parisian heritage. Courvoisier’s new look is said to...

Overseas flavours can curry favour

Beers from across the globe are becoming increasingly popular in the Scottish on-trade as consumers seek new styles and flavours. That’s the message from importers and...

Pimm’s cup runneth over

Diageo is anticipating a strong summer for its new Pimm’s Cider Cup product. The drink, which was launched in the spring, combines Pimm’s with British cider...

It’s a bourbon with a twist

THE firm behind Jim Beam in the UK has expanded the bourbon brand’s range with the launch of Jim Beam Apple. The new flavoured whiskey,...

No standing still for spirits firm

THE firm behind Edinburgh Gin has released its latest limited edition variant featuring botanicals sourced on Scotland’s east coast. Spencerfield Spirit Company chose World Gin...

Family firm takes fight to the on-trade

A Glasgow-based whisky firm has its sights set on further expansion in the on-trade after the repositioning and strengthening of its product range. Family-owned Douglas Laing...

New beer is Natural Selection

Natural Selection Brewing, the collaborative project between Edinburgh’s Stewart Brewing and Heriot-Watt University, is set to release its latest beer. Bitter Descent, an American extra...

New beeer sets sail from Lerwick

SHETLAND-based Lerwick Brewery has produced a new beer to mark the 39th annual Bergen to Shetland yacht race. Created in association with the University of...

Spirit up the right range for your bar

Operators advised to keep customers in mind when choosing whiskies Whether it’s single malt or blends, Scotch or bourbon, the secret to a successful whisky range...

Flavour is fuelling vodka innovation

New variants are driving the category forward, drinks firms say Innovation has been a watchword of the licensed trade in recent years, with mixologists and brewers...

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