Enchanted move for Colombian rum
AN ‘ultra-premium’ Colombian rum has joined the portfolio of Pernod Ricard UK, after the drinks giant took over UK distribution for the brand.
Distiller fires up limited edition gin
SHETLAND Distillery Company has again celebrated the island’s annual winter fire festival with the release of a limited edition cask-aged gin.
Trade’s taste of wines to come
Inverarity Morton is set to host its flagship wine tasting event, Explore.Taste.Love, in Edinburgh later this month.
Brand bares all with base spirit
THE firm behind “pink gin pioneer” Pinkster has launched its base gin as a stand-alone product.
Food for thought in sustainability
Sustainable measures can make good environmental and business sense
Innovations that are here to stay
THE past two years have reinforced the importance of technology within the licensed trade, as businesses looked to introduce efficiencies as well as cut down on the contact between staff and customers.
Going global can pay dividends
Whiskies from around the world can complement strong Scotch selection
Taking the rum road less travelled
FROM virtual tastings and online research to creating their own concoctions – many consumers sought to broaden their drinks knowledge during the various lockdowns and restrictions; and, as a result, are said to be increasingly seeking drinks that offer a discernible point of difference now they are back in bars.
Meeting demand for highest quality
Popularity of craft drinks set to continue, but serve and promotion are essential
Spring into action on cocktail menus
Simple serves with lighter flavours tipped to be winners this season
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
