Small batch, big opportunity

Similar to fellow white spirit gin, the vodka market has seen a growing number of small batch brands emerge. As well as growth in numbers,...

Time to give WKD a shot

THE firm behind RTD brand WKD has entered the shooter market with the launch of new product WKD 1. Two flavours of the 15% ABV...

Bright future for low-alcohol drinks

Demand for low and no ABV is on the rise in Scotland, firms say   FROM Magners over ice to Mad Men-inspired cocktails, it’s not always...

Somersby is the lord of summer

3.The marketing activity, worth a claimed £7 million, will include advertising on TV and radio as well as digital media. There will also be...

Brand set for a summer of festivals

MUSIC festivals are at the heart of a new summer campaign for Sourz. The liqueur brand, part of the Maxxium portfolio, has joined forces with...

Come rain or shine cash in this summer time

Trade can make the most of the Scottish summer whatever the weather While there’s no guarantee of sunshine this summer, licensees can’t afford to be...

Revamped venue promises the earth

WHEN Darren Laurie, Steve MacDonald and Kass Darling took over Livingston venue Club Earth in 2013 they knew they had a big job ahead...

Sake brewery a step closer

A Sake brewery claimed to be Scotland’s first is closer to becoming a reality after council planners issued building warrants for the project. Arran Brewery...

Low alcohol wine can reverse decline

Low and no ABV products can offer an alternative, suppliers say A GLASS of wine with a meal has been a tradition for consumers, and...

Ensure your business is ready to set sale

Potential buyers are on the lookout for lucrative opportunities in Scotland’s licensed trade, writes Paul Miller of Bruce & Co SCOTLAND is a wonderful place...

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