Highland Park’s Gordon Motion retires as its master whisky maker
Edrington have announced that Marc Watson, most recently master blender for The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt, will be taking over at the Kirkwall distillery.
Somerset’s Thatchers leave Cider World Awards laden with gold
To the delight of the family-owned firm, Thatchers Katy won a Gold Medal, scoring 119 points, with judges saying it was ‘technically perfect.’
Stouts and non-alcs are among the beer styles now growing sales
“Beer might be the UK’s favourite alcoholic drink, but the way people use pubs and consume beer is constantly evolving": Serena Smith, Heineken UK
Dorchadas Rum – from darkness to light in the East Neuk of Fife
Combining flavours from the Caribbean and Scotland's east coast to create something special is what the East Neuk Spirits Co is all about.Â
Tennent’s launches campaign to help lager fans ‘brave the summer’
Point-of-sale kits at venues across Scotland will give pub customers the chance to win various prizes that include a weekly cash prize of £1885.
Clydeside releases Velvet Odyssey to mark SWG3’s 20th anniversary
The collaboration stems from the long relationship between SWG3 MD Andrew Fleming-Brown and Clydeside Distillery founder Andrew S. Morrison.
William Grant & Sons takes charge of The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt
The two whisky blends now join a portfolio alongside Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder.
Love Drinks rolls out revolutionary Roley’s Super Natural lager
Roley’s uses a ‘secret scientific process’ that removes sugars, lowers carbs and retains B3, B5, B6 + B9 vitamins during the brew.
Gravity Beer Festival returns in partnership with Edinburgh’s Summerhall Arts
This September’s event will have 14 of the UK’s best craft breweries onsite with ‘exceptional beers, experimental brews, and festival-only pours’.Â
Old Mout launches ‘three-flavours-in-one-tap’ draught system
Brand owner Heineken UK said: “Data shows outlets that introduce premium flavoured draught cider experience an average uplift of 572 serves per year."
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