Public funding secured for Fife distillery project
A NEW whisky distillery in Fife has secured backing from the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise in the form of two significant grants.
The...
‘Crazy apple’ lands in bars
A TEQUILA-flavoured cider has been launched in the UK by Hi-Spirits.
Manzana Loca, which means ‘crazy apple’ in Spanish, is described as a blend of...
Dram of the century has hit shelves
LIQUID from the last day of the 20th century hit shelves this week with the release of Isle of Arran Distillers’ Millennium Casks edition.
The...
Johnnie Walker goes for gold this Christmas
DIAGEO is taking a two-pronged approach to Christmas marketing for its Johnnie Walker brand as the spirits firm unveils new packaging for Johnnie Walker...
Inverarity Morton goes Forth
WHOLESALER Inverarity Morton has snapped up Milnathort-based Forth Wines in a seven-figure deal.
The acquisition, which comes two years after Inverarity Morton was formed by...
Single grain launch for William Grant
SCOTTISH drinks firm William Grant & Sons, the company behind whisky brands Grant’s, Glenfiddich and The Balvenie, has launched its first ever single grain...
Gorbals bar grabs CAMRA crown
THERE was celebration in Glasgow’s Gorbals when local pub The Laurieston Bar was named CAMRA’s 2013 Glasgow Pub of the Year.
The Laurieston came out...
A mature celebration for Beam in Glasgow
BEAM Global toasted six decades of whisky maturation in Glasgow this month with the opening of three new warehouses.
The £3 million expansion of the...
Craft beer is the perfect match
Food pairing proving ever popular, according to brewer
By Matthew Lynas
A SCOTTISH craft brewer is planning a series of food matching events after the success...
Plea for hours consistency
Licensee calls for ‘level playing field’ between boards
By Dave Hunter
A SOUTH Lanarkshire licensee has called for greater consistency between licensing boards when it comes...
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