Crabbie’s push ahead of National

THE firm behind Crabbie’s has ramped up activity behind the alcoholic ginger beer ahead of next week’s Crabbie’s Grand National. The campaign, which will extend...

Drinks giant adds to its portfolio

DRINKS giant Diageo has bolstered its portfolio with a raft of new products, including a white rum, cider and an ale. The company unveiled Guinness...

New gin is hip to be square

EDINBURGH bar and restaurant One Square has joined forces with Pickering’s Gin to create its own small batch gin. A collaboration between staff at the...

Liqueur eyes further growth

A SCOTTISH whisky liqueur is to receive a six-figure marketing push as its parent company looks to build the brand in the UK and...

Kopparberg to launch beer

KOPPARBERG is set to launch a beer in the UK. Fagerhult, a 4.8% ABV beer, is expected to be rolled out to the on-trade in...

Consumption is not up to boards

A PROPOSED change to Scottish licensing law that would see boards compelled to reduce alcohol consumption has been dismissed as “a non-starter” by licensing...

The leader of the pack?

AN East Lothian bar and restaurant is staging a host of dog-friendly events and competitions to raise funds for the Edinburgh Dog and Cat...

Foundations laid for trade career

ALLY Stewart is happy, efficient and clearly in his element behind the bar at Glasgow’s Hootenanny. The 21 year old has worked full-time in the...

Drinks firms welcome duty cuts

DRINKS firms have welcomed the chancellor’s decision to cut duty on beer, cider and spirits. Delivering his Budget on March 18, George Osborne said beer...

Drink drive limit hammers trade

Government must act or risk further job losses, says SLTA By Gillian McKenzie ALMOST two thirds of licensed premises have seen sales slump by up to...

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