Fairytale of West Cork

An Irish distillery has joined forces with The Pogues to release a whiskey inspired by the folk punk band. Launched by West Cork Distillers, The Pogues...

It’s time to talk pints

Neil Morrison, Macgochans, Tobermory • What’s pouring at your pub at the moment? We currently have 12 taps on: three local cask ales, Magners and Blackthorn,...

Mixer brand hits the silver screen

Separating the men from the boys and the women from the girls is the theme of the latest advertising film for Schweppes. Appearing on 4OD, YouTube...

Cantona’s escape to victory

Retired footballer and Kronenbourg 1664 brand ambassador Eric Cantona has completed the final stage of his #LeBigSwim campaign for the French beer brand. Cantona had...

Palace-inspired font arrives in the on-trade

Morgenrot, the firm behind Spanish beer Alhambra in the UK, is rolling out a new font in the on-trade. Said to be inspired by the...

Laing goes with the grain

Family-owned Scotch whisky firm Douglas Laing & Co has expanded its Old Particular range with the release of Old Particular single cask single grain...

Soft drink set to shake things up

Soft drink brand Orangina is the focus of a new marketing campaign following its launch in the on-trade earlier this year. Running across video-on-demand and...

Sambuca goes long for summer

The firm behind Sambuca brand Antica has reported strong demand for its long summer serves. Distributor Hi-Spirits said there had been a 20% uplift in...

Friday night’s alright for Jack

American whiskey the focus of new on-trade activity Jack Daniel’s-themed events will be taking place across the on-trade on Friday nights throughout September as the firm...

The spirit of a new generation

Sales of whisky and imported whiskey in the Scottish on-trade are continuing to increase – and producers have credited a new generation of consumers with...

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