beer

Label revamp for Budvar

CZECH brewer Budvar has unveiled a new packaging design across its beer range. The new-look Budvar bottles, which are currently being rolled out to...
• Wine-based cocktail Ibiza Ice is available in two variants: Sunset (left) and White Isle.

Balearic brand hits Scots bars

Ibiza Ice cocktail offers lower alcohol and fewer calories A NEW sparkling wine-based cocktail that’s said to offer a ‘taste of the Mediterranean’ has arrived...
• Ciroc Peach has an ABV of 37.5%.

Life’s a peach for latest Ciroc variant

A NEW peach flavoured variant has been introduced to the Ciroc range of vodkas. Following the launch of Red Berry and Coconut variants in the...
• 2013 was a strong year for local, independent breweries, according to the latest SIBA report.

Local beer still booming in bars

Independent breweries flourished in 2013, finds SIBA report BRITAIN’S independent brewers enjoyed a boom year in 2013, according to a new report. The latest Beer...
Vodka sheds new light on clubs

Vodka sheds new light on clubs

THE firm behind Belvedere has launched a new illuminated bottle designed to give the Polish vodka brand greater presence in nightclubs. Silver Sabre is a...
Jagermeister

Jager surfs onto small screen

JAGERMEISTER has made its small screen debut in the UK with the launch of the ‘It Runs Deep’ campaign. The ad, which follows the exploits...
Heineken

Kiwi cider set for UK launch

Heineken set to roll out new fruit-flavoured brand early next week SCOTLAND’S packaged cider market gains a new player this month when Heineken launches New...
New brewery has grand designs

New brewery has grand designs

GLASGOW’S newest craft brewery has recruited graduates from Glasgow School of Art to help create artwork for its beers. Drygate Brewing Co, a collaboration...
Basement Bar

Tequila is top at capital bar

Provenance and quality of spirit driving interest in category TEQUILA is something of a specialist area for one Edinburgh spirits bar. The Mexican-themed Basement Bar, part...
whisky

Time to prepare for a Scotch summer

Whisky looks set to benefit from expected influx of visitors in coming months THE countdown to the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup is well underway. And...

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