Seasonals raise the sales total
CASK ale pubs will this month be festooned with all kinds of seasonal offers from the country’s burgeoning microbrewing scene.
And the good news for...
Whisky looks to London strategy
DISTILLER William Grant & Sons its looking to grow The Balvenie in the Scottish on-trade in the new year after expanding successfully in London.
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The beers that keep on giving
THE prospect of a festive ale, often dark in colour with hints of spice, will have many beer drinkers licking their lips in anticipation...
A whisky for all seasons
JAPANESE drinks giant Suntory is encouraging whisky fans to warm themselves over the winter months with two cocktail serves.
The Hibiki Taisetsu, or ‘big...
Brewer toasts impact made by cider
BREWING giant AB InBev reported its satisfaction with the progress made by its new cider brand in the UK as it posted its third...
Why we need a minimum price
THE case for minimum pricing was set out by Scotland’s top civil servant on alcohol before a major licensing conference in Glasgow last week.
Addressing...
Crabbie’s turns the telly ginger
DRINKS firm Halewood International is banking on ITV drawing a big audience share for its Christmas output in the coming weeks.
The company’s Crabbie’s Alcoholic...
A vintage year for Dalmore
DALMORE Distillery has released a 1995 vintage whisky, available exclusively at The Whisky Shop this Christmas.
Chosen by distillery manager Ian Mackay, the Distillery Manager’s...
Showcase your pub this Christmas
OPERATORS can look forward to long-term benefits if they get the basics right this Christmas.
That’s the message from John Gemmell, trading director north at...
Bell’s bigging up the blends
DIAGEO is bidding to boost its Bell’s blended whisky brand with a new television advertising campaign.
The new ad, appearing now, promotes the benefits...
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