Lucrative liqueurs stay strong in bars
Versatile category notches up a value of £117 million in the Scottish on-trade
AS one of the most varied and versatile drinks categories, speciality spirits...
Cocktail supplier is puree dead brilliant
Funkin sees bright future in Scotland after relocating production HQ
THE recession is unlikely to have had a positive impact on many businesses.
But it seems...
No need to dream of a light Christmas
Seasonal serves can help maintain gin’s popularity during dark winter months
Don’t overlook Scotland’s homegrown drinks products
Scottish produce has a reputation all over the world – and that’s just as true of our beer, single malt or the other quality spirits produced north of the border – as it is for the country’s seafood, beef or lamb.
Scotland’s cideries
Two Scottish cider makers share their thoughts on the market north of the border
Returning with New Demands
LOCKDOWN and more nights at home have changed the way people enjoy whisky – and producers expect licensees to experience it first-hand as more customers return to the on-trade.
Licensees look back on Scottish pubs’ changing spirits selection
"IT WAS take it or leave it back in the day," recalled Peter Ross of his time serving local steelworkers in The Railway Tavern in Motherwell. “You came in and there was no choice. You drank beer and you drank whisky.”
Brave new era for Scotch giant
GRANT’S whisky has undergone what’s said to be the biggest changes to the brand in twenty years
Category moves to the dark side
Cider producers press ahead with more formats and new flavours
Why the soft touch can power sales
OPERATORS are being urged to ensure their soft drinks offer is up to scratch this Christmas.
That was the message last week from soft...
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
