New gin is out of Africa
Stating that gin drinkers are always looking for innovation, Distell International has launched Amarula African Gin, made from marula fruit spirit, indigenous to sub-Saharan Africa.
Brands selected for good taste
Gin brands from across Scotland have been named as winners in this year’s Great Taste Awards.
Scots distillers’ winning spirit
Scottish distillers featured prominently among the winners at the 2022 Gin Guide Awards.
Gin sees red for the Insta generation
Rhubarb & Cranberry is the latest flavoured gin to join the Beefeater range.
Stewart to mark 60 years at The Balvenie
David Stewart, master blender and malt master at The Balvenie, will mark a major milestone next week as he celebrates his 60th anniversary in the industry.
Hoot and Absent Ear bartenders are Mexico-bound
Bartenders from Edinburgh and Glasgow have won an all-expenses-paid trip to Mexico after taking the top prize in a cocktail competition from Love Drinks.
Glass act by Dumfriesshire distillery
DUMFRIESSHIRE distillery Ninefold has expanded and relaunched its core rum range in a new-look bespoke bottle which is designed to be both striking and sustainable.
Cultures collide in cask
A MEETING of contrasting cultures is how Douglas Laing & Co described the packaging of its Rock Island Mezcal Cask Finished Island Malt Scotch Whisky.
Scotland via Bordeaux
INDEPENDENT whisky firm Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers has added to its Mac-Talla single malt range with the release of Mac-Talla Red Wine Barriques.
A brand new home for firm
SCOTTISH spirits producer House of Boe is gearing up to reach £10 million in annual sales as it opens its first ‘brand home’ in South Queensferry.
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