Let’s party like it’s 1989 – malt
THE firm behind Highland single malt Balblair has launched the third and final release of the 1989 vintage.
As with the 2001 vintage, which was...
New John Smith’s ad under starter’s orders
THE first TV ad highlighting John Smith’s sponsorship of the Grand National is set to hit the small screen.
The new ad, which will be...
Barr strikes out to boost market share
SCOTTISH soft drinks giant AG Barr has launched a new energy drink.
A mix of caffeine, B vitamins and taurine, Strike Energy is available to...
Scotch exports hit new heights
SCOTCH whisky exports soared for a seventh consecutive year to reach a record value of £4.2 billion in 2011.
The increase means the value of...
Every cocktail tells a story
THE people behind Caorunn gin are in the mood for a story.
Inver House Distillers is challenging bartenders to create imaginative cocktails based on the...
Bar brings gin to market
A LONDON bar has put its money where its mouth is and launched its own gin.
Portobello Road No. 171 is the brainchild of Ged...
Smokehead rocks out
ISLAY single malt Smokehead is celebrating its ties to rock music with the release of a new limited edition tin.
The Smokehead Rock Edition...
Spirits: a springboard for sales success
With consumers increasingly open to trying new drinks, bars can profit by making a seasonal change to spirit lists. Scott Wright reports
WHISPER it, just...
Abbey days as brewer launches Belgian beers
DRINKS distributor Morgenrot is looking to reignite consumer interest in Belgian beers after winning the deal to supply a range of long-established abbey beers...
Pub giant goes global for festival
BREWS from around the world will be available in JD Wetherspoon pubs until the end of the month as part of its latest beer...
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