07Oct
The growing trend for premium soft drinks
The current boom in sales for gin, rum and vodka in the UK, has given the premium mixer market a coinciding spur, with high-end mixers, such as (more…)
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01Oct
Music and beer lovers offered limited edition bottle caps
Fans of heavy metal band Iron Maiden, or simply lovers of beer, will soon be able to collect limited edition Trooper beer bottle caps, each depicting a cover from the band’s iconic studio albums.The exclusive offer is (more…)
03Sep
Beer glassware market expected to boom
According to studies by financial think tank Grand View Research, the global market for beer glassware is expected to grow by around 3.4% by 2025.This can be attributed to several factors, including the (more…)
20Aug
A taste of something different for Whiskey Sour Day
Not to be confused with World Whisky Day, which is held annually on the third Saturday in May, Whiskey Sour Day on the 25th August is a celebration of one of the most famous cocktails in the world.A classic Whiskey Sour is traditionally made with (more…)
12Aug
A brief history of rum to mark Rum Day
The 2019 Rum Day falls on August 16th, and what better way to celebrate than with a summer BBQ complete with a fruity rum punch or selection of rum cocktails.This flavoursome drink has become more (more…)
15Jul
Novel ways to serve a summer punch
A summer party or BBQ is the ideal time to dust off the punch bowl and treat your guests to a refreshing homemade punch.Both alcohol and non-alcoholic punch recipes are (more…)
01Jul
Which type of water should you add to whisky?
The debate surrounding whether you should add water or not to whisky has been around for years. Some felt that adding water would dilute the spirit, weakening the taste, while proponents said that the full flavour is only truly enhanced with a little water.After several (more…)
25Jun
Alcohol-free beer the new trend for German drinkers
Following on from reports of the growing popularity of low or alcohol-free wines, it would seem that beer manufacturers are responding to the growing demand for more alcohol-free beers as alternatives to traditional brews.A German brewery, Stortebeker, reported an (more…)
17Jun
Is Bond’s way of making a martini the best?
With the recent news that Bond 25 has resumed filming and is scheduled to be released in April 2020, the debate has been re-opened over whether a martini should be “shaken not stirred”.Ian Fleming’s charismatic character, James Bond, always insists (more…)
22May
Research shows increase in popularity for low and non-alcoholic wine
According to a report by Wine Intelligence, changing lifestyles and drink awareness campaigns have been attributed to the drop in sales for wine since 2015.The figures show a decrease of around (more…)
