A whisky for all seasons
JAPANESE drinks giant Suntory is encouraging whisky fans to warm themselves over the winter months with two cocktail serves.
The Hibiki Taisetsu, or ‘big...
Brewer toasts impact made by cider
BREWING giant AB InBev reported its satisfaction with the progress made by its new cider brand in the UK as it posted its third...
Why we need a minimum price
THE case for minimum pricing was set out by Scotland’s top civil servant on alcohol before a major licensing conference in Glasgow last week.
Addressing...
Crabbie’s turns the telly ginger
DRINKS firm Halewood International is banking on ITV drawing a big audience share for its Christmas output in the coming weeks.
The company’s Crabbie’s Alcoholic...
A vintage year for Dalmore
DALMORE Distillery has released a 1995 vintage whisky, available exclusively at The Whisky Shop this Christmas.
Chosen by distillery manager Ian Mackay, the Distillery Manager’s...
Showcase your pub this Christmas
OPERATORS can look forward to long-term benefits if they get the basics right this Christmas.
That’s the message from John Gemmell, trading director north at...
Bell’s bigging up the blends
DIAGEO is bidding to boost its Bell’s blended whisky brand with a new television advertising campaign.
The new ad, appearing now, promotes the benefits...
Balvenie toasts the big 40
SPEYSIDE distillery The Balvenie has just released what it describes as its rarest expression: The Balvenie Forty.
Only 18 of the bottles will be...
Adding some excitement to soft drinks
FENTIMANS, the soft drinks brand, is looking to spice up the festive season for non-drinkers with the introduction of a new ‘soft cocktail’ menu...
Aspall backs its winter warmer
CIDER firms have nailed their festive colours to the mast, with two unveiling seasonal specials in recent weeks.
Kopparberg distributor COS Brands has launched a...
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