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John Crabbie & Co is set for its inaugural release of just 234 Scotch single malt bottles from its Chain Pier Distillery in Edinburgh.

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As we look forward to a (hopefully) much less restrictive Christmas this year, retailers should prepare themselves for an influx of excited shoppers

Vodka brand JJ Whitley has launched a limited edition gold filtered variant of its Russian Vodka. The vodka has been passed through a filter of gold silk

Rum’s journey to premiumisation 20th May, 2021 by Tom Bruce-Gardyne Rum has had an uphill battle to be taken seriously by spirits aficionados. But now producers are determined to capitalise on a renewed interest in the sector and take the drink into the premier league, writes Tom Bruce-Gardyne. First-year volumes of Brewdog Distilling’s Five Hundred Cuts Rum exceeded expectations despite a loss in bar sales As lockdowns started to take effect around the world a year ago, Miguel Riascos, m...

Whitley Neill gin production heads to London 16th February, 2021 by Nicola Carruthers Halewood Artisanal Spirits has moved production of English gin brand Whitley Neill from the West Midlands to London. Whitley Neill founder Johnny Neill at the City of London Distillery Whitley Neill gin was previously produced at a distillery outside Birmingham in the West Midlands. Production was moved to Halewood’s City of London Distillery – the first distillery to open in London’s city centre in mo...

What Democrats’ Georgia wins mean for Senate’s future, Biden agenda Democratic Senate candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are seen in this combination photo. (CNS combination photo/Mike Segar and Brian Snyder of Reuters) By Mark Pattison • Catholic News Service • Posted January 11, 2021 WASHINGTON (CNS) — The wins by Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Raphael Warnock, both Democrats, in the Jan. 5 U.S. Senate runoff elections in Georgia will give Democrats the White House and both h...

JDW completes £30.4m Dublin development  As reported by  The Morning Advertiser’s​ sister title  MCA Insight​, JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has made the largest investment in its 41-year history in the development of Keavan’s Port pub and hotel in Dublin. The operator completed the Camden Street Upper site in Dublin city centre having invested €33.4m (£30.4m) in its acquisition and development. The 9,000 square foot site spans two floors and will feature 89 bedrooms alongside a 3,800 sq...