Pubs can cash in on spirit’s provenance
Demand for locally-produced gins sees sales in Scotland exceed rest of UK
Spirit set to lift crown in 2020
Premium and flavoured variants behind category’s boom
A social approach to festive trading
Embracing digital media will be a good way to engage with customers this Christmas season
A South American flavour in Scotland
Paragon Brands, the drinks importer and distributor, is bringing some South American style to Scottish bars this Christmas with the launch of a new rum liqueur brand.
Thirst for mixed drinks grows
The UK’s thirst for cocktails continues to grow, with sales topping £600 million in the past year.
Exploring new gin flavours
Aberdeen bartender Ryan Mackie will have the opportunity to create his own mixer after winning a cocktail competition for gin brand William Kerr’s.
Edinburgh the cocktail capital
More than 70 bars participated in city-wide festival
The importance of being green
Lessening a bar’s impact on the environment can cut costs
Growing demand for lower alcohol
Christmas and January could be popular times for ‘low and no’ products
Spark sales with top-end mixers
Command a premium with quality soft drinks, say firms
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