A rolling tide of island blends
Whisky firms offer up new flavours with latest releases
JANUARY may traditionally be a quieter month for the on-trade but Scotland’s whisky makers were firing...
Glasgow distiller heads for Hamburg
THE Glasgow Distillery Company has set its sights on the continent after signing a new distribution agreement with Hamburg-based Scottish produce specialist, A Wee...
New variant just the tonic
THE firm behind elderflower drink Bottlegreen has expanded its range of tonic waters with the launch of Bottlegreen Classic Indian Tonic Water.
The new...
Hearts and minds make a difference
Publicans must win over a new generation as new tastes and beer trends emerge
OPERATORS must try and win the hearts and minds of...
The perfect pint is poured in Wishaw
A rigorous approach pays dividends in SLTN Awards, as Matthew Lynas reports
IT may be described as a Wishaw institution, but things don’t stand still...
Beer back after ‘five year decline’
Consumers willing to pay more for craft products, report says
BEER sales have rebounded after five years of decline, a new report by Mintel has...
Four pints a minute sold by brewery
ONE of Scotland’s independent craft beer brewers claims to have sold almost four pints every minute in 2014.
Perth-based Inveralmond Brewery said more than...
Vodka shall not be moved
There’s room for innovation at the top say drinks firms
THE Scottish on-trade may be ever-changing but there’s one spirit that seems to remain consistent...
Serving up vodka snaps
DIAGEO Reserve Brands has joined forces with photographer Mario Testino as part of a global campaign for vodka brand Cîroc.
The “Cîroc On Arrival” campaign...
More to vodka than meets the eye
From balanced Martini to short mix, a broad appeal brings spirit success
WHILE other spirits derive flavour from cask maturing or botanical infusion, vodka producers...
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
