When east meets west
James Bowker, UK ambassador for House of Suntory, gives his thoughts on Japanese spirits and what British bartenders could learn from their Japanese counterparts
Behind bars: mixers
SLTN interviews two Scottish bartenders about their outlet's mixers .
Low-alcohol but a high priority
Rising demand means that attention should be paid to lighter options .
Inspired by Scotland and crafted in Japan
Link between the nations’ drams goes far beyond the pagoda .
Organic plan for whisky
A whisky distillery with a focus on producing organic Scotch sustainably is giving malt lovers the chance to own one of its first barrels .
Waste not
Heineken is aiming to help licensees shout about their green credentials with a new marketing initiative that celebrates the waste reduction achieved by its SmartDispense system .
It’s that easy to be green in kitchens
A focus on sustainability doesn’t have to hurt when sizeable savings can be made, say firms .
Timely launch for gin liqueur with wild side
The flavour of wild peaches and the botanicals of the June flower have been infused with grape gin, G’Vine, to create a fruity liqueur, June by G’Vine .
Hunt is on for the best bartenders
Creative entries sought before July 1 as Jägermeister competition returns .
Free and clear
The low and no-alcohol market is squarely in the sights of Japanese drinks company Asahi this year after the launch of a 0% ABV version of its Peroni brand .
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