Islay malt sees profits rise by a fifth
BRUICHLADDICH, the independently-owned Islay single malt distillery, has reported a significant rise in turnover and profits during 2011.
The distillery said its operating profit...
A quality year, says Kiwi wine producer
VINTAGE 2012 is set to deliver “exceptional quality”, according to New Zealand wine producer Brancott Estate.
While cool, wet conditions during flowering and fruit-set led...
Gin relishing a new lease of life
New brands and serves have energised spirits category
GIN has enjoyed an upturn in fortunes in recent years. A steady stream of small-batch and niche...
Brand looks for new film talent
BOMBAY Sapphire has joined forces with Oscar-winning screen writer Geoffrey Fletcher to launch a global film festival.
The gin brand’s ‘Imagination Series’, in association with...
Simply sparkling
ACCOLADE Wines has introduced a new range of sparkling, ready to serve drinks for its Hardys, Banrock Station and Stone’s brands in the off-trade....
London calling Beefeater
BEEFEATER, the gin distilled in London, is to unveil a new-look bottle celebrating its home city next month.
The limited edition ‘Inside London’ bottle, which...
Whisky Shop lists Swedish trio
NATIONWIDE retail chain The Whisky Shop has listed Swedish whisky Mackmyra in all 20 of its shops.
The retailer has announced that it will...
Scotch stars shine in new range
WHYTE & Mackay has launched a collection of some of its rarest Dalmore whiskies exclusively in the tax and duty free store at Heathrow’s...
New additions to luxury blend
New Johnnie Walker whiskies tap into growth of premium whisky sector
DIAGEO has expanded its Johnnie Walker range in the UK with the introduction of...
Still room for water to flow in the on-trade
SMALL formats and sparkling water represent the largest potential for growing bottled water sales in the on-trade, according to Scotland’s biggest producer.
Highland Spring Group...
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