It’s the season for premium

Christmas is a time when party goers want to spoil themselves and indulge in spirits, long drinks and cocktails that they wouldn’t normally order,...

Spirit up some special softies

There's more to the festive season than Christmas beers, wines and spirits. Non-drinkers, however, still need to feel as if they are part of the...

It’s almost wine prime time

Liberty wines has advised operators in on-trade outlets with a premium focus to turn their attention to red wine, French grapes and Champagne for...

Snowman set for screen return

The firm behind Irn-Bru is bringing back its famous ‘Snowman’ advert in time for Christmas. AG Barr has announced that the advertisement will return to...

Capital venue is flying high

Premium spirits will be central to the offer at Edinburgh bar and restaurant Clouds & Soil this Christmas. The venue, opened by Chris Flint and...

Singer goes Platinum

The firm behind Glen’s vodka has joined forces with TV presenter and former member of boyband Westlife, Brian McFadden, to promote the brand’s premium...

Reeling in a vodka range

Cellar Trends has taken over distribution of Beluga Vodka, and plans to grow the brand’s presence in the UK. The drinks distributor will now handle...

Christmas cocktails

Harveys Mulled Apple and Winter Spice Ingredients (serves six) 200ml Harveys Bristol Cream 500ml pressed apple juice Six cloves 50g vanilla sugar Method Slowly warm all of the ingredients in a...

Staying in peak shape

Personal trainer launches portal to improve bartenders’ health An Edinburgh-based health and fitness entrepreneur has launched a ‘wellbeing’ web portal which aims to educate bar...

Brewer and bar group’s festiv-ale

GLASGOW-based German-style brewer West has joined forces with Scottish bars group Kained Holdings to brew up a festive beer. The Rye Porter is scheduled for...

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