How much do you know about the barrels you use and the impact these have on the drinks you produce? The answer, as we probably all know, is far-reaching. The type of wood, the barrel’s previous contents, the level of char and the time the liquid spends in the vessel are just some of factors in-play…
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The world’s largest producer of spirits is now benefiting from a turnkey package of three Italkrane ATEX-rated electric chain hoists supplied by Hoist & Winch Ltd. Operational within a new extension of the Scotland-based distillery, the 2-ton swl (safe working load) hoists raise and lower sealed vessel lids and baskets containing raw materials used in…
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The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has kickstarted the second year of the Made to be Measured campaign, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote responsible consumption and tackle harmful drinking. Following on from a successful first year, in which the campaign reached nearly 600 000 people and achieved 5.5 million impressions, the campaign will…
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The Drinks Bureau is today announcing a major expansion into the on-trade market with the official listing of its premium Ready-to-Serve (RTS) cocktails in Greene King’s extensive free-trade pub portfolio. This new partnership will see The Drinks Bureau’s full range of 1.5L bag-in-box cocktails, including the award-winning Passion Fruit Martini, Espresso Martini, Spicy Margarita, and…
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Four Roses Distillery will release its 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon this September. This release will be the 17th in its series of annual limited-quantity special bottlings. Non-chill filtered and bottled at 108.2 proof, the 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon features four hand-selected batches aged 12 to 20 years. Chosen from Four Roses’…
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Bladnoch, Scotland’s southernmost distillery, has announced the debut of an immersive theatre experience this autumn. Bladnoch Tasting Notes will bring more than two centuries of whisky-making history to life on the banks of the River Bladnoch, transporting guests back in time to be met by some of the most notable characters from bygone days at…
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Demand for premium distilled Agave-based beverages is set to propel the mezcal market according to new research. New figures from Future Market Insights (FMI) revealed that demand in the global mezcal market is estimated to reach USD 635 million by 2024, according to new research. Over the forecast period, sales are poised to increase at…
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A wonderful Whisky is something to enjoy, to savour and to treasure. So when a regarded and respected distillery proudly releases a single malt 50 years in the making, you know it’s going to be something special. And last month, Loch Lomond Whiskies did just that by unveiling a new 50-year-old single malt, the latest…
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Scottish spirits producer, Gin Bothy, has been scooped a major accolade for its Raspberry Gin Liqueur, with it being awarded three stars at the 2024 Great Taste Awards. Joining the ranks of their Gunshot Gin and Spiced Rum, the accolade marks the third three-star Great Taste Award received by the Angus distiller. The highest distinction,…
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St~Germain is celebrating National Spritz Day on August 1st and throughout the summer across a selection of London bars and restaurants, and they’re also sharing a special recipe too. The iconic St~Germain cocktail, the Hugo Spritz, is a light, bright and refreshing cocktail with perfectly balanced notes of elderflower and bright and zesty aromas of lime and…
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