ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto has announced the first ever National Rosolio Day on 1st September in honour of the brand’s 8th anniversary. During the month of September, the brand will celebrate the aperitivo around the world, with eight countries taking part in hosting week-long events featuring special cocktails created with ITALICUS, allowing consumers to discover…
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The Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has visited Glengoyne Distillery in Scotland to celebrate Brazil’s decision to grant special protected status to Scotch Whisky – bolstering ‘Brand Scotland’ by promoting iconic Scottish products across the world. This new protection means the Brazilian legal system recognises the special status of Scotch Whisky, making it easier to tackle…
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A new cloud-based spirit management system has said it is transforming the way distilleries and cask management companies around the world manage their production and maturation processes. Co-founded in Speyside, Scotland by digital expert – and Elgin native – Stephen Hamilton, Vapour is a “cutting-edge digital platform that provides an innovative digital-first solution” to augment traditional methods…
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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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