Whisky show shakes things up
A NEW whisky event seems to have caused a bit of a stir among younger consumers.
More than two thirds of the tickets sold for...
Keep ready to drinks in range
YOUNG consumers have arguably never had so much choice when it comes to drinks.
From flavoured ciders to beers from around the world, there’s no...
Chivas to reopen mothballed distillery
CHIVAS Brothers is set to breath new life into a mothballed Speyside distillery – its third such relaunch since 2005.
Growing demand for its whiskies,...
Whisky world turns full circle
THE drinks industry is under intense scrutiny. The government is weighing up how to legislate to improve citizens’ relationship with alcohol. Distillers are worried...
Luxardo bolsters sambuca range
LUXARDO has added two new flavoured sambucas to its range.
Luxardo Cola and Luxardo Pear, both 38% ABV, are being promoted as bases for long...
Cider secures Italian job
ASPALL has become the first cider brand to secure a listing with Italian restaurant group Prezzo.
The deal will see 330ml bottles of Aspall...
Whisky body to celebrate centenary
THE Scotch Whisky Association is preparing to celebrate its centenary in style this year, with a major exhibition at the Scottish Parliament and a...
Quality and provenance key, producers say
THE quality and provenance of cider brands is behind the category’s ongoing success, the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) has said.
Gabe Cook, head...
Liqueurs playing the long game
PROMOTING long drinks and cocktails is key to boosting sales of liqueurs in bars.
That’s the message from producers and distributors, who told SLTN operators...
Malt goes under the hammer
A RARE Glenfiddich single malt which honours the granddaughter of the distillery’s founder raised £44,000 in a charity auction.
The Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve,...
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