Cider crosses to the dark side
New Strongbow variant ‘draughted’ into the on-trade
THE Strongbow cider range is to be expanded this month with the introduction of Strongbow Dark Fruit in...
Early kick-off for St Patrick’s
Six Nations tournament could boost Irish celebrations
THIS year’s St Patrick’s Day represents a double opportunity for publicans to boost business, according to Guinness parent...
Investment to double distillery production
New equipment at Speyburn will increase capacity and cut carbon footprint
INVER House Distillers has unveiled a £4 million expansion plan for its Speyburn Distillery...
New Gordon’s gin is in full bloom
THE Gordon’s range of flavoured gins has been expanded with the introduction of Gordon’s Elderflower.
The new 37.5% ABV variant joins Gordon’s Crisp Cucumber, which...
Cider category is a jack of all trades
Diverse sector appeals to a wide range of consumers, say drinks firms
THE cider category has taken the trade by storm over the past few...
Botanical vodka is relaunched
THE firm behind Blackwoods gin has relaunched its vodka after revamping the recipe and packaging.
New Blackwoods Botanical Vodka is said to offer a “new...
Beam scores Kunis support
Actress signs up as ‘global partner’ for bourbon brand
BOURBON distiller Jim Beam has recruited actress Mila Kunis as a ‘global partner’ and spokesperson as...
Spirit of Brazil bound for UK
BRAZILIAN cachaca brand Ypióca is set to land in the Scottish on-trade.
Parent firm Diageo has signed a new agrement with Marblehead to distribute two...
Co-operation key to growth
Government must work with cider industry, writes Paul Bartlett
Last year, I celebrated the success of cider as the best performing drinks category for nearly...
Niche focus pays dividends for bars
Premium and craft a priority at diverse outlets in Glasgow and Aberdeen
CIDER is helping to create a point of difference at two very different...
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
