Whisky brand hits the road
Ian Macleod Distillers is hitting the open road through a new initiative for its Smokehead whisky brand .
Innovating in cocktails
Cocktail brand Funkin will be heading to Aberdeen next month for the latest round of its Innovation Labs training sessions .
Good, Honest commitment
Soft drinks giant has big plans for the on-trade in 2019 .
The future is bright for flavoured gin
Pernod Ricard is aiming to exploit a perceived gap in the gin market with the release of a new orange-flavoured gin .
Bring the spirit of education to bars
Operators can create new converts by reintroducing rum to customers, say drinks firms
Chasing a Legacy
An Edinburgh bartender will compete against rivals from across the UK for the chance to be named national champion in one of the world’s biggest cocktail competitions
A Satanic Scots spirit
Deeside Distillery, in the north east of Scotland, has created what is said to be the UK’s first single cask, cask-strength rum
Cider sales can blossom in spring
Operators who keep abreast of the trends will reap the rewards, say drinks firms
Pedal to the metal
New advert stresses the importance of perfection as cider maker expands range
Broadening rum’s horizons
Glasgow-based rum producer launches distillery tours
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
