Homeless charity benefits from Hidden Lane’s ‘Hardwired’ lager
The full amount of every single sale will go to Homeless Project Scotland, which has been battling to feed more and more people every week, while campaigning to secure a building for improved safety for those they look after.
Hendrick’s unveils its latest limited release – Flora Adora Gin
Crafted at the Hendrick’s Gin Palace on the Ayrshire coast by the brand’s Master Distiller, Lesley Gracie, Flora Adora is described as perfect for garden get-togethers, as it is ‘buzzing with an enticing aroma of enchanting flowers and a fresh, herbal character’.
Krombacher celebrates its ‘best ever’ year in the UK on-trade
Driven by new taps and draught installations across the pub, bar, restaurant and hotel sectors, Krombacher Pils keg sales alone saw a 27% increase, with interest in its other styles helping the combined keg sales grow by 24% against 2021.
Scapa Distillery opens an ‘unparalleled’ whisky tasting venue on Orkney
The ‘Scapa Noust’ is targeted at Single Malt fans and wild landscape adventurers alike, offering ‘uniquely immersive experiences’ for those looking to taste exceptional whisky in a spectacular location.
Islay’s first rye whisky provides ‘regeneration’ for Bruichladdich
‘The Regeneration Project’ is the third release in Bruichladdich’s project series, and the first whisky to be classed as an Islay Single Grain Scotch Whisky.
Cawston Press takes a tilt at Lilt
BRITISH soft drinks maker Cawston Press is having a little fun with the recent announcement that famous tropical drink brand Lilt is to be rolled into the Fanta range.
Gin experts Whitley Neill unveil fruity flavours for warmer days
The new Whitley Neill Apple & Red Berries Gin has notes of crisp green apples with sweet raspberry and black cherry, whilst Banana & Guava taps into the trend for tropical flavours with sweet, ripe bananas and tropical guavas.
Craft beer – stock a good range and make sure your staff know about...
WITH on-trade visits more expensive for customers than ever, it’s important for venues to offer a quality experience – and this strengthens the argument for stocking a good range of Scottish craft beers.
Vive le single malt bottlings!
SINGLE malt whiskies from France and Japan are among the recent releases from independent bottler Berry Bros & Rudd.
Will vodka be the next craft spirits boom?
Should licensees and bartenders be prepared for growing demand for small-batch vodkas from switched-on customers?
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Luke Richardson
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