Tim Sheahan

Scottish Whisky producer boosts efficiency

A major Scottish whisky producer has achieved a 15% improvement in line efficiency within the first three months of using new software. The results were achieved through LineView’s system, utilising real-time data analytics, to address production bottlenecks, reduce stoppages and unlock significant capacity across two high-volume lines. Through optimisations on one line, line speed by…

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Archive & Myth introduce festive trio

Archive & Myth, the secret escape in the heart of London’s West End, have introduced a trio of festive cocktails. The drinks, expertly crafted by award-winning hospitality veteran, Jack Sotti include Roast Chestnut Old Fashioned, Yule Log Negroni and a Christmas Tree Gimlet. These are available at Archive & Myth, which is located below London’s iconic Leicester…

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Right at Home | Jenny Karlsson

If we’re lucky our careers, coupled with an appetite for new experiences, can allow us to visit, work and live in different countries around the world. And in the case of today’s guest, she’s done just that. And as a result the Scottish distilling industry is all the better for it. Because the Scottish Whisky…

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Bothy diversifies into whisky

Gin Bothy founder Kim Cameron has unveiled a new chapter for the Bothy Brand with the launch of Gunshot Scotch Whisky Liqueur and Gunshot Blended Scotch Whisky (Aged 8 Years) alongside plans for the creation of one of Scotland’s most remote distilleries. Available from today the Gunshot Whisky range will be sold directly from the…

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Woven and Assembly Coffee unveil bold whisky and coffee fusion

Woven, the award-winning contemporary Leith whisky studio known for its fresh approach to whisky, has partnered with Assembly Coffee in Brixton to launch WXC – a one-of-a-kind spirit drink that blends Scotch whisky with Colombian single-origin coffee. Exploring the intersection of whisky and coffee cultures, WXC brings two worlds of ritual, flavour and craftsmanship into…

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Ad Gefrin Distillery to release new Corengyst Blend Whisky

Ad Gefrin, the renowned Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery, is delighted to introduce a new whisky blended in Northumberland, the Corengyst Blend, available exclusively to its Corengyst members. The first batch release will debut for Corengyst on 28th November 2024. This release marks the first exclusive offering for those holding an annual pass to the distillery and a milestone…

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New Sake aims to give “contemporary spin” on traditional drink

A new sake aims to “break tradition, bringing Japanese sake to the modern aperitif scene”. Kay is described as a refined, versatile sake that offers bold flavour and a sleek, globally-understood design. Smooth and crafted with precision, it is perfect for those looking for an adventurous tipple, they said. In a statement, the company said:…

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Au Vodka raises bar on logistics

Leading third-party logistics provider Kammac, has announced a new partnership with the UK’s number one ultra-premium vodka brand, Au Vodka, to support the company’s ambitious expansion both domestically and internationally. Au Vodka, known for its premium flavoured vodkas, has seen remarkable success since its founding in 2015, growing annually at over 457%. Driven by a…

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Maker’s Mark names new master distiller

Maker’s Mark has announced Dr. Blake Layfield as the brand’s next Master Distiller and Beth Buckner as lead blender. “Visionary leadership has been a critical and consistent factor in the success of Maker’s Mark, from the moment Bill Sr. and Margie Samuels decided to create something completely different in the bourbon category 70 years ago,” said Rob Samuels, eighth…

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From Spirits to Cider | Venturing out

Launching a new business is always an exciting time. It’s also a challenging one, too. In our sector, you need a quality liquid, great branding and a team that knows the industry. Thankfully, with today’s guests you have all of those and more. Earlier in the summer, a trio with a wealth of experience in…

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