Distilleries bring tourism boost
Growing international interest in whisky yields economic benefits
THE extent of the mutually-beneficial relationship between the whisky and tourism industries has been further highlighted by...
Cold business logic unites wine merchants
Prospect of combining two independent Scottish merchants swung Inverarity deal for Wm Morton
HAMISH Martin places a lot of store in his gut instincts. It’s...
Consolidation can benefit trade
Recent takeovers mean better wine support for operators
SCOTLAND’S wine supply landscape has changed significantly in the last 12 months.
From Wine Importers’ acquisitions of Harris...
Wine of the times
SLTN has linked up with ViVAS, the drinks company delivered by wholesaler 3663 and sourced by Bibendum Wine, to get the lowdown on the big sales trends in wine, how the trade can make more from wine, and how knowledgeable consumers and operators are about the product. Offering their insight for the first SLTN Wine Forum are representatives from ViVAS, two of its customers in Scotland and the education body the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
Italian beer invites trade to join the club
ITALIAN beer Peroni Nastro Azzuro has launched a series of limited edition items for its on-trade loyalty programme this summer.
Club Peroni’s ‘spring/summer collezioni’, which...
Cider goes outdoors for summer
CIDER brand Strongbow is looking to raise its profile this summer with the launch of a new outdoor advertising campaign.
The ads, running on sites...
Something old, something new with rum revamp
ANGOSTURA has revealed a new look for two of its super-premium rums, Angostura 1919 and Angostura 1824.
The rums have received new bottle designs, as...
Shloer ready for on-trade bow
Soft drinks brand will focus on family pubs and restaurants
SHLOER, the adult soft drinks brand, is launching into the on-trade this summer as it...
East Lothian pub sets sail on beer voyage
Food and beer matching going down a storm at North Berwick’s Ship Inn
A NORTH Berwick pub has cemented its status as a world beers...
Brewer embarks on a journey of discovery
Miller Brands launches new effort to help operators make the most of world beers – one of the drinks industry’s fastest growing categories
THE world...
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