Dead Crow was launched by SHS Drinks earlier this year.

Spirit beer can help category soar

THE emerging ‘spirit beer’ category will have a positive impact on bourbon and American whiskey, according to the firm behind one of the newest...
American tale for Scots bartenders

American tale for Scots bartenders

Consumers embracing US whiskies, says BBFB SCOTTISH consumers are broadening their horizons and experimenting with more American whiskies than ever before, according to the brand...
Funkin will distribute 1000 summer kits.

Funkin’s pitcher of summer

The firm behind premix cocktail brand Funkin is distributing 1000 on-trade promotional kits as it looks to drive sales throughout summer. Wholesalers will give the...
A shift in consumer perceptions of Scotch whisky is credited with driving the category’s growth.

Single malts surge in buoyant spirit market

Well-trained and knowledgeable staff can boost sales, drinks firms say OPERATORS seeking to maximise sales of whisky would do well to stock a robust range...
Wild Turkey 81 was launched in the UK last year for use in long drinks and cocktails.

Bourbon aiming to go wild in bars

THE firm behind Wild Turkey is looking to expand the presence of its Wild Turkey 81 bourbon in the UK on-trade following the appointment...
Kopparberg is one of a number of cider brands to boast a range of fruit flavours.

Keep cider in range, drinks firms say

Operators advised to choose carefully if fridge space is limited An explosion of new fruit flavours and products in recent years has given operators no...
Jager keeps cool at festivals

Jager keeps cool at festivals

HERBAL liqueur Jägermeister is to feature at a number of UK music festivals this summer as part of a new promotional campaign. The ‘Deep Freeze’...

Sol gets a summer makeover

MEXICAN lager brand Sol has been given a makeover in time for summer. The new-look 330ml bottle has an embossed design, which is intended to...
Summer is said to be a key time for sales of speciality spirits.

Summer variety is the spice of life

Speciality spirits can create a point of difference, say drinks firms SPECIALITY spirits can provide a key point of difference for outlets this summer, but...
Paul Bartlett said cider is on the up.

Glass half full, says trade body

Scotland remains a major market for cider, writes National Association of Cider Makers chair Paul Bartlett A YEAR ago my predecessor at the National Association...

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