Showcasing water of life at Christmas
The Distillery Manager Tour, hosted by distillery manager Alistair McDonald and limited to six guests at any one time, offers visitors “a unique experience”
Range rebrand
The new expressions are bottled at 46% ABV and feature the new-look design
Ready to drink is ready for growth
There’s been no shortage of activity in the market this year
Category moves to the dark side
Cider producers press ahead with more formats and new flavours
On-trade’s favourite spirit flourishes
Licensees looking to benefit from the move towards Scottish spirits will be pleased to see there has been an increase in the nation’s selection of vodkas this year
Complex product is a trade essential
Wine is one of the biggest drinks categories in the on-trade and can’t be ignored next year
The sweet flavour of spirit sales
Drinks firms have predicted a rum revival similar to the one seen in the gin category, and this would seem to be supported by the number of new products – and new distilleries – entering the market
Water of life has a life of its own
Domestic and imported whiskies remain important to the Scottish on-trade
A varied category with a broad appeal
The category itself continues to evolve, both in terms of new product launches and serving styles – with a number of liqueur and speciality brands now actively courting the cocktail market
A soft focus can pay off
Soft drinks is becoming an increasingly complex category
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
