Small is bountiful

CRAFT manufacturing is becoming important in many parts of the drinks business including whisky. At Isle of Arran Distillery managing director Euan Mitchell said...

When Johnnie comes marching home

LAST Christmas was a good one for spirits, with 92m individual bottles sold in the 12-week run-up as measured by Nielsen. That was a...
Lerwick

Less is more for Lerwick

SCOTTISH produce will take centre stage in 2015 which has been dubbed the Year of Food and Drink in Scotland. And Lerwick Brewery sees that...

Craft jumps 45%

Seasonal sales uplift predicted by capital gin CRAFT products and small-batch production are becoming important in many parts of the drinks industry. Edinburgh-based Spencerfield Spirit...

The growth of the craft

MAINSTREAM lagers might still provide the biggest beer sales in the off-trade but other parts of the business especially craft beers are very exciting. In...
Eden Mill liqueurs

We three gins

GIN enthusiasts have a trio of new expressions to add to their Christmas wish lists

Student scran

Young adults on a limited budget can be keen bargain hunters when purchasing fuel for studying – or partying .
McEwans Champion bottle

It’s ale about a quality offer

In the on trade, the days of “a pint of your cheapest” are a thing of the past, as the rise of craft has generated interest in quality brews with a bit of authenticity.
gin glasses

Gin steaming ahead of rest

Evolving category shows no signs of slowing
pure-lite-vodka

Low-cal indulgence

INDEPENDENT distiller Pure has launched a new low alcohol vodka to celebrate its first birthday
Rock Rose dog mascot

Good boy helps good cause

Scottish gin brand Rock Rose is putting its mascot schnauzer on the label of special edition bottles that will raise funds for the Scottish SPCA.

Island Bay sailing onto shelves in convenience

Founder and managing director of Island Bay Hard Seltzer, Mudassar Aziz, answers questions on hard seltzer success
Woman running

Beer is racing ahead

AMERICAN beer brand Michelob Ultra is putting on its running shoes as it looks to grow its presence in the UK
Malibu

Malibu brings people together

PERNOD Ricard has been encouraging consumers to get together as part of its latest campaign for coconut rum brand Malibu. Running across social media platforms,...

Opening up the sails in UK stores

Sailing into the UK just in time for Christmas is Specialty Brands’ Boatyard Sloe Boat Gin.

Gin inspired by Ayrshire

AYRSHIRE is the inspiration behind the latest addition to the Hendrick’s Gin portfolio.