Thirst for wine is still strong even as sales dip
The second-biggest drinks category in the Scottish on-trade by value, wine sales topped £336 million between mid 2021 and summer of this year, according to CGA.
Lager: the quintessential pub product
The big beast of the on-trade, lager continues to be the essential must-stock product for Scotland’s pubs and bars.
GlenAllachie’s latest comes of age with a powerful punch
They say that with age comes wisdom. In the case of GlenAllachie’s latest release, it also comes with a healthy kick of ABV.
Bars should offer their customers something a little more special
In whisky terms, the chance to try whisky by the dram – as opposed to forking out for a bottle online or in a shop – is a clear advantage the on-trade has over the off-trade
Aspall brings back mulling
Aspall Cyder is bringing festive flavour to pubs and bars across the UK with the return of its popular Mulled Cyder infusions bags.
Whisky range does exactly what it says on the label
Clear, ‘no-nonsense’ information is at the heart of a new range of whiskies from independent bottler Murray McDavid.
A malt bottled with dignity
A new independent whisky bottler in Glasgow has teamed with legendary Scottish band Deacon Blue to release a limited edition single malt.
Citrus gin with a hint of honey
1881 Distillery, the gin brand owned by the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, is celebrating Scottish honey with a limited edition release.
A Spanish gin that’s the berries
Amber Beverage has expanded its Puerto de Indias gin range with the addition of a new Blackberry flavour.
Cannabidiol drinks brand seals distribution deal with C&C
CBD has acquired a strong reputation as a health supplement, with the value of the UK CBD market estimated at £690million in 2021 and expected to be £1 billion by 2025.
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Luke Richardson
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