Mixed drinks can help to make whisky more accessible

Hghballs, cocktails and food pairing could be among the ways to grow whisky sales in the coming weeks, with festive customers open to trying something new over the festive season. 

Brad Pitt’s Fleur de Miraval Champagne house launches ‘accessible’ Petit Fleur

The base of Petite Fleur is 65% Chardonnay Grand Cru from 2019, with 30% Chardonnay Grand Cru from the producer’s Perpetual Reserve and then 5% Pinot Noir. 

Non-alcoholic drinks producers are on the same Wavelength

Two non-alcoholic drinks companies have teamed up to give pub customers greater choice this festive season with an easy-to-prepare alcohol-free cocktail serve.

Forged Irish Stout performs beyond the ‘wildest expectations’ of its creators

The stout, which is being championed by Mixed Martial Arts star Conor McGregor, is now available on draught in over 500 pubs, across 20 cities.

Bruichladdich captures Islay from the soil to the bottle

The Islay distillery owned by Rémy Cointreau has released the latest expressions in its Barley Exploration series. 

Latvian vodka brand is in the house at Monterey Jack’s

The company behind Latvian vodka Moskovskaya has increased the brand’s Scottish presence through a deal with independent operator Monterey Jack’s.

Bladnoch Distillery launches new collection of peated Lowland Whiskies

BOLSTERED by the success of its inaugural peated lowland whisky, Alinta, Bladnoch Distillery has added to its range with four new expressions on that peated theme.

Brugal brings out the best with Dominican Republic beans

EDRINGTON UK is giving rum fans an early Christmas present this year in the form of a new, limited-edition version of its Brugal brand. 

The Famous Grouse targets next generation of Scotch drinkers

The ‘Full of Character’ campaign is running in 30 countries around the world, featuring the brand’s animated grouse character, Gilbert.

Diplomático Rum joins Brown-Forman’s super premium portfolio 

Diplomático is the world's number-one ultra-premium rum, while Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva is the UK's top super premium+ golden/dark rum

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