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.

Spring into action on cocktail menus

Simple serves with lighter flavours tipped to be winners this season

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.

Food for thought in sustainability

Sustainable measures can make good environmental and business sense

Brand bares all with base spirit

THE firm behind “pink gin pioneer” Pinkster has launched its base gin as a stand-alone product.

Going global can pay dividends

Whiskies from around the world can complement strong Scotch selection
Morris and Elizabeth Lorimer

Morris Lorimer – a people person who loved the trade

A highly regarded member of the licensed trade, Morris Lorimer passed away in April 2025, shortly after his 75th birthday.

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.

Comedy duo’s dram en route to the trade

Still Game creators and stars, Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill, sat down with SLTN ahead of the on-trade launch of their Jack and Victor blended Scotch whisky.

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