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Cider shows c-store plus

IS there a strong convenience channel effect on cider sales? Does the apple-based drink, including all its modern flavoured varieties, perform significantly differently in...

Save cash no matter the night

Ian Macleod reckons its range of Edinburgh Gin ready to drink cans will help consumers to save some cash when they're looking for a premium serve.
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New flavour in gin aisle

Manchester gin distiller, Zymurgorium, has introduced a chocolate flavoured gin to its range.

Edrington and Beam Suntory to split ways

Leading spirits firms Edrington UK and Beam Suntory are set to end their UK distribution partnership next year as they look to focus on their own portfolios.

Grouse set for huge TV flight

CHRISTMAS is an extremely important time for spirit sales, especially whisky with a third of total whisky volume being sold during the festive period,...
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Mount Gay releases new Eclipse Navy Strength Rum

Barbados rum brand Mount Gay Rum has bottled in its rich naval history with the launch of its new Eclipse Naval Strength rum.

Spirit of the gift

BENROMACH, the Speyside single malt owned by whisky specialist firm Gordon & Macphail, is targeting the Christmas gift market with a full range of...
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Sipping on a gin by the bay

Dunnet Bay Distillery goes from strength to strength .
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 vintage single malt whisky

Home grown whisky

Islay distillery Bruichladdich has expanded its range of Port Charlotte whiskies with the launch of Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 vintage single malt.

Latin look

Global Brands is launching a new look for Amigos Tequila Beer. Paying tribute to the brand’s Mexican character, the wording on the logo is changing...

Cocktail on the collar

A new collar competition is being launched for Glen’s vodka. Glen’s City Cocktails will offer consumers a simple Glen’s cocktail recipe as well as a...
C-store retailers should meet a variety of consumer demands, says Guinness maker Diageo.

Make most of versatile beer brands, says Diageo

Diageo has been highlighting the versatility of the beer category for retailers and consumers – pointing to its own Guinness range as a good example.

Pineapple direction

DEMAND for fruit-flavoured spirits prompted the creation and launch of Malibu Pineapple, according to  Pernod Ricard UK. The new variety, originally launched in the USA...

Liqueur new look

WHISKY Liqueur Drambuie has launched a new bottle. William Grant & Sons, which acquired the brand in 2014, says the new look illustrates Drambuie’s...

Glengoyne moves into its twenties

GLENGOYNE Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is putting its 10-, 15- and 18-year-old malts into 20cl bottles. They’re designed to appeal to whisky lovers looking...

Malts in a makeover

GLENGOYNE Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has introduced new looks for two of the whiskies in its core range. Glengoyne’s 10 Year Old and 12...