The long and short of quality mixed drinks

THE standard of long mixed drinks served in Scotland is high, but many bars have yet to tap into the potential the category offers. This...

Cider soars to pip lager levels

CIDER consumption in the UK has soared to nudge ahead of lager, new research has claimed. The “steep sales growth” experienced by cider in the...

Irn-Bru enters bright new era

IT’S official. From March 28, Irn-Bru will no longer be Phenomenal. AG Barr is preparing to unleash a new advertising theme for the iconic Scottish...

Chrome aims to shine on screen

MOLSON Coors is targeting a specific group of young adult drinkers with a major new marketing campaign for Carling Chrome. The global brewer launched...

Embrace the revolution

THE boss of Spencerfield Spirits, the Fife-based independent whisky firm, has called on distillers to be bolder in their attempts to draw young adult...

The Arran Eagle has landed

ISLE of Arran Distillers has launched the fourth and final limited edition bottling in its Icons of Arran series. The Eagle single malt, which takes...

Raise a cup of Jubilee & Tea for Her Maj

SCOTTISH gin Caorunn has joined forces with Aberdeen-based cocktail consultancy 10 Dollar Shake to launch a Jubilee-inspired cocktail. Designed to commemorate the Queen’s 60-year reign,...

Guinness looks to convert sales

GUINNESS is currently trying to help Scots venues convert the sales opportunity in rugby union’s 6 Nations championship. There are still two rounds of fixtures...

Get ready to celebrate the Saint

JAMESON Irish whiskey has unveiled details of a new St Patrick’s Day campaign. Designed to build on the success of last year’s True Irish Spirit...

Vanilla vodka keeps it simple

FLAVOURED vodka Vanilla Smirnoff is the focus of a new marketing drive. Outdoor ads promoting the Vanilla Smirnoff with cola ‘simple serve’ are running across...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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Neil Morrison
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Luke Richardson