KAH claims top spot in the ‘authentic’ Tequila trend
Pandemic restrictions led many consumers to experiment with home-made cocktails and new flavours – and those same consumers are now back in bars looking for the spirits brands they learnt to love in lockdown
Sales of premium apple and flavoured ciders growing on tap
The value of premium draught cider sales has grown by 67% (apple ciders) and 275% (flavoured ciders) in Scottish pubs and bars over the past five years
A new core for island distiller
As is standard for Arran’s whiskies, both Kilmory and Corriecravie have been bottled without chill filtration or added colouring.Â
Sustainability is the key ingredient in this cocktail competition
Ten finalists will be selected to compete in the local final, with those winners progressing to the next stage. The global final of the competition will be held in Nicaragua.Â
Belhaven’s new design is just the Best
The new-look fonts will be introduced from this month, sporting a new colour scheme and a design which aims to reinforce the history of brewing at Belhaven’s Dunbar brewery, featuring its iconic malting chimneys.
Hey Palu: Italian style in the Scottish capital
WHEN husband and wife Alex and Rachel Palumbo decided to open an amaro bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town in late 2019, they couldn’t have known how turbulent their first couple of years in business would be.Â
Producers both large and small are embracing solar power
SOLAR power has been the talk of the drinks industry in recent weeks, with drinks giant Diageo and Edinburgh craft brewer Stewart Brewing both unveiling significant investment in the green energy.
Rejuvenated Edinburgh pub is declared a ‘Community Hero’ Â
IN recognition of its hard work on behalf of local causes, The Waverley Inn on Edinburgh's Southhouse Broadway has been given a Community Hero Award.
La Vita helps make magical memories!
Restaurant group La Vita has been praised for raising over £40,000 for the charity When You Wish Upon a Star in Scotland, in support of its mission to grant wishes for children aged 4-16 who live with life threatening illnesses.
Staropramen appoints Orlando Bloom as brand ambassador
Bringing the popular actor onboard is intended to build upon the Prague brand’s more than 9% value sales growth in the UK on-trade over the last year.
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