Vanilla vodka keeps it simple
FLAVOURED vodka Vanilla Smirnoff is the focus of a new marketing drive.
Outdoor ads promoting the Vanilla Smirnoff with cola ‘simple serve’ are running across...
Whisky show shakes things up
A NEW whisky event seems to have caused a bit of a stir among younger consumers.
More than two thirds of the tickets sold for...
Deeside brewery back in business
THE buoyancy of the craft brewing scene in Scotland has again been underlined with the resurrection and expansion of a north east brewery.
Deeside Brewery...
Bring escalator down to earth
IT’S been a pleasure to document the steady growth of the craft beer scene in Scotland and across the UK in recent years.
In this...
Fortified wines are finding favour again
IN my job I am constantly on the look out for the ‘next big thing’ – whether it’s a new serve, ingredients or a...
Luxardo bolsters sambuca range
LUXARDO has added two new flavoured sambucas to its range.
Luxardo Cola and Luxardo Pear, both 38% ABV, are being promoted as bases for long...
New club at The Mulroy
RECENTLY-opened Edinburgh fine dining restaurant The Mulroy is to launch a private members’ club.
The Mulroy Club will offer a number of benefits to...
Liqueurs playing the long game
PROMOTING long drinks and cocktails is key to boosting sales of liqueurs in bars.
That’s the message from producers and distributors, who told SLTN operators...
Mains pub gives power to people
AN Aberdeen lessee said he’s reaping the benefits of positioning his pub at the heart of the community.
Martin Young credits the “significant increase” in...
Inverness lessee toasts awards win
INVERNESS lessee Rory Munro is celebrating after his pub scooped a top award in a scheme which recognises responsibly-run premises.
The Gellions on Bridge Street...
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