Favourite gin serves from the drinks firms

“The ‘Toyama’ serve is a great gin cocktail perfect for summer – mix Jinzu, dry vermouth and plum wine together with ice until chilled,...

Mixer brand in soft focus

A NEW low-calorie soft drinks range and fresh marketing activity are part of a major push behind mixer brand Schweppes. Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola Enterprises...

Breaking out the small batch

A TRIO of small batch bourbons from spirits firm Beam Suntory’s ‘super premium’ collection is being rolled out to the UK on-trade. Distributed by Maxxium...

Perfection doesn’t have to be costly

Efficiency in the cellar can impact on the bottom line, writes Steve Lakin of Innserve The bottom line in any business is vital for success, and...

Remarkable development

Independent whisky bottler Douglas Laing & Co has brought four of its small batch blended malts together under a single banner and plans to market...

London calling at Wetherspoon

PERTHSHIRE’S Inveralmond Brewery has claimed success with its latest beer – before the product was even officially launched. Rascal London Porter, the third in Inveralmond’s...

T for 2

Tennent Caledonian Breweries has launched a lower ABV lager for the Scottish on-trade T2 has an ABV of 2% and will be available on draught....

Return of the vod-cup

DRINKS giant Diageo has relaunched its Pimm’s No.6 Vodka Cup to the on and off-trade in time for summer – a product first launched...

Prosecco deal at Proof Drinks

PROOF Drinks has expanded its wine portfolio by securing the UK distribution rights for Italian Prosecco  brand Scavi & Ray. Scavi & Ray Proseccos now...

Summer cocktails focus for drinks firm

Sunshine will bring a boost for premium spirits and wines, says Pernod Ricard Cocktails will be central to Pernod Ricard’s summer on-trade plans this year. The firm...

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