Banks gets into the spirit
The Angus upbringing and travels of chef Dean Banks are said to have provided the inspiration for the former Masterchef: The Professionals winner’s new premium gin
Collaborative spirit shines bright this Christmas
Money raised from each seasonal pint sold will be donated to Cash for Kids
C&C boss to retire
Stephen Glancey, head of Tennent’s and Magners owner C&C Group, has stepped down as chief executive of the company ahead of his retirement in February
A showcase for Scotland
Scotland’s Spirit Exchange will highlight the breadth of Scottish distilling
Coronavirus: The Ben offers trade support amid COVID-19
Scottish licensed trade charity The Ben has pledged to support those seriously affected by the impact of the coronavirus
Coronavirus: Distell commits to The Ben
Distell International has announced that it will donate 10% of the online sales from its Tobermory, Bunnahabhain and Deanston distilleries to Scottish licensed trade charity The Ben
Edinburgh Gin shakes up store cupboard ingredients into cocktail creations
Edinburgh Gin will help people create the perfect serve at home through a new online service, by transforming household ingredients into cocktail recipes
Calls for Deposit Return Scheme to be put on ice
The implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Scotland should be pushed beyond the intended July 2022 launch so the focus can remain on businesses’ survival and recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic
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)
Home cocktails could be here to stay
The COVID-created trend of bars offering professionally-made cocktails for home delivery could be here to stay, say bartenders
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