Time to go back to beer basics
Quality is key as on-trade sales decline continues, brewers say
IT’S never been so important for operators to get the basics right when it comes...
Sparkling stuff in 2011 – Berry Bros
CHAMPAGNE enjoyed a corking year in 2011, with sales showing no ill-effects of the continuing economic stagnation in the UK.
At least that was the...
Special award for Chivas
SCOTCH whisky producer Chivas Brothers has been awarded the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commendation Award from Healthy Working Lives (HWL).
Chivas Brothers demonstrated the ways...
Heineken on song for Valentine’s
HEINEKEN aims to spark romance this Valentine’s Day through a new Facebook application.
The Serenade app, which is available in 20 languages, enables consumers to...
Lower costs in the bag
A NEW ‘bag-in-keg’ system will provide a valuable resource for brewers looking to expand across the country, according to its UK distributor.
The reusable...
Balvenie toasts the coopers
SPEYSIDE whisky distillery The Balvenie has released its first ever ‘members only’ bottling.
The Craftsman’s Reserve No1, The Cooper (ABV 59.4%), will be available...
New season, new cocktail for Suntory
JAPANESE whisky giant Suntory has released two new seasonal cocktails to usher in the spring season.
The Yamazaki Risshun combines Yamazaki 12 year old...
Hunt on for best rum bartenders
PREMIUM rum brand Appleton is once again looking to find the world’s best bartenders.
The UK leg of the Appleton Estate Bartender Challenge...
Speyside gets in the spirit
THE line-up for this year’s Spirit of Speyside whisky festival has been unveiled.
The five-day festival, which takes place from May 3 to 7, will...
Cutty Sark gets fou o’ Burns
BLENDED scotch whisky brand Cutty Sark released a special edition expression last month to coincide with Burns’ Night.
The Tam o’Shanter is a version...
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