Islay’s first rye whisky provides ‘regeneration’ for Bruichladdich
‘The Regeneration Project’ is the third release in Bruichladdich’s project series, and the first whisky to be classed as an Islay Single Grain Scotch Whisky.Â
Cawston Press takes a tilt at Lilt
BRITISH soft drinks maker Cawston Press is having a little fun with the recent announcement that famous tropical drink brand Lilt is to be rolled into the Fanta range.Â
Gin experts Whitley Neill unveil fruity flavours for warmer days
The new Whitley Neill Apple & Red Berries Gin has notes of crisp green apples with sweet raspberry and black cherry, whilst Banana & Guava taps into the trend for tropical flavours with sweet, ripe bananas and tropical guavas.
Craft beer – stock a good range and make sure your staff know about...
WITH on-trade visits more expensive for customers than ever, it’s important for venues to offer a quality experience – and this strengthens the argument for stocking a good range of Scottish craft beers.
Vive le single malt bottlings!
SINGLE malt whiskies from France and Japan are among the recent releases from independent bottler Berry Bros & Rudd.
Will vodka be the next craft spirits boom?
Should licensees and bartenders be prepared for growing demand for small-batch vodkas from switched-on customers?
People still prefer a Pornstar
The UK’s top alcoholic mix-up remains, by a sizeable margin, the Pornstar Martini, which accounts for 15.5% of sales – while its closest rival is the equally blush-making Sex on the Beach, at 7%.
Take a dive in Welsh cave whisky
Penderyn in Wales has been producing whisky for nearly 20 years, launching a second distillery in 2021 and with a third due later this year.Â
Diageo launches Captain Morgan Daiquiri on draught
Using GB’s number one rum-based spirit, this latest variety joins Diageo’s Draught Cocktail range alongside Smirnoff Passion Fruit Martini, Smirnoff Espresso Martini and Gordon’s Pink Martini, catering to the growing demand for cocktails serves with the convenience of speed.
Discover experimental new whiskies from Japan
Japanese whisky maker, Nikka's new Aromatic Yeast releases have been created by experimenting with different types of yeast to create ‘a palette of flavours and aromas’
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