Summer taste makers

New flavours and packs for fruit ciders have arrived in time for a Scottish heatwave Today’s cider drinkers seek new, exciting variants with exotic flavour...
Brixton rum

Botany at heart of new rum

BRIXTON Distillery is taking sweetness down a notch with the release of its new botanical-driven rum.

Brewers ready to build on gains

THE off trade has thrived during the pandemic, as local convenience stores plugged the hospitality-shaped gap created by Covid restrictions.
Pack shots of Wise Wolf French Sauvignon Blanc.

Wise Wolf expands with new white wine

Aussie wine brand Wise Wolf has reaffirmed its sustainability commitment with the new launch of its French Sauvignon Blanc white wine.
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Barr invests in alcohol-free

AG Barr has announced a £1m investment in Stryyk .
A person is holding a bottle of Eden Mill Golf Gin in front of a Waitrose supermarket store.

Eden Mill secures first UK-wide listing in Waitrose

Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has announced its first UK-wide listing for its Golf Gin product across 202 Waitrose stores.
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Convenience retail’s sporting chance

SPORT has heavily influenced the big-night in scene in recent times with the World Cup and Commonwealth Games, says Kestrel Lager distributor Brookfield Drinks. As...

Sticking with known brands

Alcohol-free beer continues to dominate the low/no-alcohol category.
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Don’t think low means no says Eisberg

LOW-ALCOHOL wine has become an established category over the last few years, with a large number of brands fighting for shelf space, said Fran...
Pack shots of Fierce & Friends beer range.

Aldi brings in a Fierce touch to its Beer Festival

Aberdeen-based craft brewer Fierce Beer has launched a new collaboration series with other brewers across the UK as part of Aldi's Scottish Beer Festival.
The award-winning RAER Pedro Ximenez Expression.

Trio of whisky brands for Burns Night

The Scottish Grocer team highlight winning and premium-end whiskies from three different distillers – Raer, Jura and Glenmorangie – that convenience store owners should consider stocking ahead of Burns Night.
Daddy Rack whiskey

The taste of Tennessee

TENNESSEE whisky Daddy Rack has landed in the UK.

Absolut takes on the classics

Pernod Ricard aims to bring a premium taste to canned cocktail options with three new variants under the Absolut vodka brand.
Bombay Sapphire

Getting ready for summer

Gin brand lands in a can with tonic
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Supporting beer sales in Scotland

Success in the off trade was more important than ever for beer brands last year, as Covid restrictions closed off other key routes to market.
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New RTD offers a fuss free G&T

Diageo lauches ready-to-drink premium gin and tonic .