Turning whisky into a virtue
SCOTCH whisky distiller Tomatin has just launch its third expression in its Five Virtue Series
A tale to tell
Malcolm Waring, distillery manager at Old Pulteney, believes the key to selling good whisky is having a tale to tell.
Mixers matter
Long drinks, cocktails and mocktails rise in popularity during the festive season – and not just any soft drink will do, say producers
Make it a party for everyone
IT’S now virtually impossible to ignore alcohol-free alternatives during the festive season
Bring out the best bottles
IT should go without saying, but with celebration and gifting at a peak, Christmas is whisky’s time to shine.
Flavour in a fresh package
AHEAD of the festive season, single malt Scotch whisky brand Speyburn has added a new limited-release expression to its portfolio.
Baby it’s gold inside
THIS winter sees the release of what is being called ‘Scotland’s first golden rum’.
A festive tipple from Scotland’s larder
THE makers of a new liqueur are hoping they can tempt drinkers away from gin this Christmas with something a bit different.
A festive dram by the glass
HIGHLAND-based Tomatin Distillery has added to its range of limited-edition Cù Bòcan single malts with the release of a 2006 vintage.
Dreaming of a wine Christmas
THERE are few categories to compare with wine when it comes to consumers’ willingness to experiment and try something new
A taste of the castle garden in miniature
HIGHLAND gin producer Gordon Castle is offering gin-enthusiasts a taster tipple this Christmas
Breaking out the baubles
Scottish distillery looks to quadruple both turnover and headcount as it produces a MILLION gin-filled baubles
Return of the lager lovelies
TENNENT’S Lager has partnered with one of Scotland’s best-loved sitcoms, Still Game, to add two more well-known faces to the list of Tennent’s Lager Lovelies.
It’s the most wonderful time for a beer!
With Christmas Day falling on a Sunday last year, retailers saw the largest-ever ‘final week’ of trading in 2016, resulting in increased performance across sales
Stock up on multi-packs
Multipacks of cider and energy drinks are expected to show growth at Christmas
At home for the holidays
Christmas is party season and many people looking forward to celebrating at home will already have begun planning their drinks purchases.