Summer serves a sure fire favourite
Cocktails come into their own in the summer, drinks firms say
If the latest forecasts are to be believed the Scottish on-trade could be in...
Badachro Distillery’s Puffins poised to become a bigger name in the on-trade
While the flagship Badachro Gin has carved out a niche across the Highlands, Badachro’s Puffin range will be the focus of the Central Belt on-trade push.
There are several licensing steps to take before opening a venue
You’re about to take a big step on the hospitality ladder: acquiring your own business ... and a close look at the premises licence is the first step towards maximising trading opportunities.
Mixing it up with Funkin
THE firm behind cocktail mixer brand Funkin has launched two promotional campaigns in the run up to summer.
The ‘Innovation Champion’ activity will see...
Spirits clean up
THE firm behind Bathtub Gin cleaned up at this year’s World Gin Awards, scooping a haul of medals for its spirits.
Spirits giant thinks pink
A PINK gin intended to appeal to a new generation of drinkers has been launched by spirits giant Pernod Ricard in time for summer.
Leith-based gin bares all
Gleann Mor Spirits, the Leith-based drinks firm, has released a new variant of its Firkin Gin brand.
The new edition, Try Me Naked, uses Firkin’s...
Still the biggest spirit in the Scottish trade
WHILE vodka retains its position as Scotland’s fourth-biggest drinks category, and by far the biggest spirit with a market value of £225 million, vodka sales dipped by around £7m in the course of the past year.
Brewers offer new year steer on beer
Balanced range and a knowledgeable team are cornerstones of the category
Balancing larger, well-known brands with small, craft products could be one of the best...
Brewers hop to new festival
SOME of Scotland’s top craft brewers will showcase their beers at the inaugural North Hop festival in Inverness later this month.
Ten producers, including Windswept...
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