Pusser’s Rum marks Black Tot Day with a Painkiller cocktail
It has been 54 years since the British Royal Navy stopped handing out a regular ration of rum to the sailors on its warships...
Talonmore tie up with Angostura for post-work ‘self-care’ cocktails
The popularity of wellness drinks is reportedly at an all-time high, with younger consumers in particular cutting back on alcohol and prioritising mental health.
AI-powered bottle personalisation arrives at Johnnie Walker Princes Street
Only available at the Edinburgh venue, the experience – described as the first ever to combine world-class Scotch whisky, art, and AI – will run throughout August.
Dunnet Bay Distillers release birthday edition Rock Rose Gin
This August sees the UK’s most northerly mainland distillery, Dunnet Bay Distillers, celebrate its 10th birthday and the anniversary of its award-winning Rock Rose Gin.
Coors competition offers a trip to Red Rocks Colorado
From August until the end of September, QR codes on posters and beer mats in selected UK venues will take consumers to the ‘Win With Coors’ competition page.
Benriach takes to Edinburgh’s battlements for Tattoo tie-up
The collaboration will see Benriach served in partnership with Innis and Gunn within the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, and around the city, during August.
Lagg Distillery starts a new tradition with its seasonal cider
The three orchards around the distillery feature contain 2000 trees, offering the mix of cider and dessert apple varieties that go into making the exclusive orchard cider.
Marmalade Best is a cask ale concocted to combat loneliness
The ale will be exclusive to Star Pubs and Heineken UK’s on trade customers from early-July to end-October, with 20p from every pint going to charity.
Amathus bring Brad’s new French Riviera gin to the UK
The Gardener Gin is the latest product of the collaboration between Pitt and the Famille Perrin, with expert input from longtime Tanqueray master distiller Tom Nichol.
Finnish gin drink Lonkero wants to compete as a summer pint
At 5.5% ABV, the brand is said to be best enjoyed in ice-topped pints or ice cold cans ‘always among friends and sometimes with your pants off’.
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