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.
Ensure your range is in good health
HEALTH is often top of the agenda for people at the beginning of the year, and 2022 is expected to be no different.
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.
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.
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
Lifting the Lid: Kim Kaewraikhot, Thai Leisure Group
Kim Kaewraikhot is the head chef and owner of Thai Leisure Group, which has 18 restaurants across the UK under four brands: Chaophraya, Thaikhun,...
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.
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.

























