Speyburn

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...
Gordon’s

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...
The cider category now covers a broad range of products, from mainstream, to fruit-flavoured ciders, to heritage brands.

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...
Blackwoods Botanical Vodka

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...
Mila Kunis with Jim Beam's seventh generation master distiller Fred Noe in Clermont, Kentucky.

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...
The cider category’s continued innovation has been in the face of a number of challenges, says NACM chair Paul Bartlett.

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...

Racing Bull released

THE firm behind Black Bull whisky celebrated its sponsorship of Scottish motor racing squad Ecurie Ecosse with the release of a limited edition 21...
Kopparberg Raspberry

A taste of summer from Kopparberg

THE firm behind Swedish cider brand Kopparberg has announced a new addition to its permanent product range – at the request of consumers. Kopparberg Raspberry...

Columns

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