Tim Sheahan

Loch Lomond | A very special Whisky

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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Gin Bothy toasts success

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 to toast National Spritz Day

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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New premier bonded spirits warehouse opened

Spiritfilled has announces the opening of Braeside Bond, a state-of-the-art bonded warehouse located in the heart of the Lowlands. This new facility is designed to meet the growing demands of spirit maturation, storage and distribution, offering unparalleled services to distillers, cask owners and importers across the globe. Braeside Bond is strategically situated to take advantage of Scotland’s rich heritage…

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Whitebox Cocktails launches new crowdfunding round

Whitebox Cocktails, one of the fastest-growing independent cocktail brands in the UK, is seeking further investment through Seedrs, with the goal of raising £200,000 to grow the ready-to-serve cocktail business. Ben Iravani, Co-founder of Whitebox Cocktails said: “Since our last Seedrs round in 2023, where we raised over £820,000 from 575 incredible investors, we’ve made tremendous…

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Comment | Refresh your summer drinks packaging

With consumption of ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages growing by 102% in 2023 (NielsenIQ), for drinks brands, now is the perfect time to capture consumers’ attention with creative, eye-catching, and planet-friendly packaging. Whether selling RTD products online or on supermarket shelves, with so much competition, first impressions really do count, explain the team at Smurfitt Westrock. Refreshing…

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Tomatin Distillery launches The Sherry Collection

Highland distiller Tomatin has unveiled an impressive trio of new single malts today, The Sherry Collection.  Available now from specialist retailers, this limited edition series will exhibit the unique influence of different casks, showcasing classic Tomatin whisky matured in Manzanilla, Palo Cortado, and Pedro Ximénez butts.  Fortified wine has played a role in the creation…

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Make your mark | Marketing

When you’ve worked with award-winning brands such as Highland Park Whisky delivering digital communication and paid media strategies, you’re likely to know a thing or two about the world of marketing. And today’s guest, is just that. Richard Wardrop is a marketing manager with more than a decade’s experience on both agency side and in-house….

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Elijah Craig launches Toasted Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Elijah Craig has launched Elijah Craig Toasted Rye – a new expression that adds “complex layers of soft and creamy milk chocolate to the characteristic spice notes” of Elijah Craig Straight Rye. The process begins with fully matured Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey, which is dumped and then re-entered at barrel proof into a second, custom…

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Ardagh Glass broadens portfolio

Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America, part of Ardagh Group, has introduced a new series of craft beverage bottles to its growing portfolio of American-made bottles. The 12oz glass craft beverage bottles are available for purchase directly from AGP-North America in three different colours, including emerald green, flint (clear) and amber (brown) glass. The bottles are designed…

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