Thistle do for Homecoming
Celebratory small batch gin launched
ONE of Scotland’s newest – and smallest – distilleries has released a heather and thistle-infused gin to celebrate Homecoming 2014.
Perthshire-based...
Britvic ramps up on-trade focus
Three-year investment plan to improve draught quality
BRITVIC Soft Drinks is introducing new equipment and glassware to the on-trade this month as part of a...
Beer arrives at wine exhibition
UK trade show to get its first ever ‘Brewhouse’ section
A MAJOR UK wine fair is to have a dedicated beer section for the first...
Britons have ‘wrong idea’ on health
A SIGNIFICANT number of Britons wrongly believe that wine is a ‘healthier’ drink than beer, according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
A poll...
Provenance focus is just the tonic
Gin benefitting from growing consumer demand for quality, spirits firms say
FROM the traceability of beef or seafood to the provenance of fruit and vegetables,...
Smirnoff keeps cool
SPIRITS firm Diageo has expanded its portfolio of frozen alcoholic drinks with the introduction of a frozen Smirnoff range.
The new range, which follows the...
Games gets final push from Barr
SOFT drinks firm AG Barr is continuing to promote its sponsorship of the 2014 Commonwealth Games with limited edition packaging for Irn-Bru.
The ‘Born to...
Scots show winning spirit
SCOTTISH gin producers fought off international competition to take the top two spots in the World’s Best Contemporary Gin category at this year’s World...
Guinness renews links to rugby
GUINNESS is to continue as the ‘official beer and responsible drinking partner’ of the Aviva Premiership Rugby league next season.
The deal strengthens the stout...
Vodka still in good spirits in Scots bars
Flavoured variants offer further opportunities for operators to boost profits
VODKA has been the kingpin of the spirits scene in Scotland’s pubs and bars for...
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
