• Fiona MacEachern of Loch Lomond Brewery receives award from SIBA trustee Tuggy Delap.

Highland Brewing Co takes top award

Host of producers recognised in Scottish competition ORKNEY’S Highland Brewing Company has triumphed at what’s been described as Scotland’s “most fiercely fought beer contest”. The brewery,...
Luc Belaire Brut

Brut pops over from Burgundy

WINE and spirit distributor Sovereign Brands has launched Luc Belaire Brut in the UK. Made from Chardonnay grapes, the French wine is produced in...
Irn-Bru

Barr’s Snowman returns

SOFT drinks maker AG Barr has reminded licensees to stock up for Christmas as its festive Irn-Bru TV advertisement returns to screens. The firm claims...
The Macallan

Picture perfect malt

THE firm behind The Macallan has unveiled the fifth release in the brand’s limited edition Masters of Photography series. Launched in partnership with fashion...
Wemyss, Malts, whisky,

Wemyss Malts reveals Velvet Fig

WEMYSS Malts is launching a new limited edition whisky to complement its blended malts range. ‘Velvet Fig’ contains specially selected single malts that were...
• Bibendum will continue to operate as an on-trade supplier.

Bibendum in wine merger

On-trade merchant said agreement with off-trade supplier forms all-encompassing business covering the entire trade ON-TRADE merchant Bibendum Wine has merged with drinks importer PLB Group...

Ale’s well in pubs

Chris Houlton, MD brewing and brands, Greene King • How would you assess the performance of the ale category in the Scottish on-trade? “CGA data shows...
Chambord

Chambord back on TV screens

BACARDI Brown-Forman Brands has launched a fresh burst of marketing activity for Chambord ahead of the festive season. The French black raspberry liqueur’s ‘Because No...

Flavoured gin takes root

THE firm behind Edinburgh Gin has unveiled the latest flavoured variant to join its portfolio. Edinburgh Gin’s Rhubarb and Ginger Liqueur is a 20% ABV...

Opportunity knocks as Christmas nears

The busiest time of the year brings good cheer across different drinks categories PUBS and bars could grow sales across a range of drinks categories...

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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