Coronavirus: Urgent action crucial to save Highlands and islands businesses

A clear, comprehensive and transparent plan with timelines and ongoing support to bridge the winter months are crucial to the survival of hospitality businesses in the Highlands and islands

World Whisky Day goes digital

There will be several opportunities for whisky fans to mark World Whisky Day at home tomorrow (May 16) as companies and organisations take the celebrations online

Buzzworks steps up for charity

Lockdown is not getting in the way of Buzzworks Holdings’ fundraising efforts

Coronavirus: Scottish Government will work with trade on reopening plan

The reopening of hospitality businesses in Scotland will be determined by Scottish Government ministers working with the industry and trade unions – and discussions are expected to get underway soon, economy secretary Fiona Hyslop has said

A purr-fect release from Wild Thyme Spirits

Celtic folklore and the landscape of the Isle of Colonsay have inspired the latest small-batch gin release from Wild Thyme Spirits
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Bunnahabhain bids to keep festival spirit alive

The team at Bunnahabhain distillery aims to help whisky fans celebrate Fèis Ìle in spirit after the annual Islay festival was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic

A gateway to quality cocktails

Glasgow bar The Gate has become the latest venue to offer professionally-made cocktails for home delivery with the launch of its new Create My Cocktail service
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Coronavirus: trade groups challenge insurers

A number of drinks and hospitality trade groups have joined forces to call for an “urgent meeting” with insurance companies to discuss support for pubs and breweries

John Crabbie & Co releases 25 year old single malt

A 25 year old single malt whisky is the latest release from Halewood Wines & Spirits-owned John Crabbie & Co, ahead of World Whisky Day on Saturday (May 16)

Eden Mill lends a helping hand during coronavirus crisis

Eden Mill is donating hand sanitiser to charities and hospices across Scotland this week

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
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