It’s the most wonderful time for a beer!
With Christmas Day falling on a Sunday last year, retailers saw the largest-ever ‘final week’ of trading in 2016, resulting in increased performance across sales
Taking the long view
A new campaign has been launched to highlight ways to drink Jagermeister other than as a shot.
The Root56, a long drink which sees the...
First Minister opens Luss Distillery
First Minister John Swinney has officially opened the new multi-million pound Luss Distillery, which owner Loch Lomond Group says will help boost tourism and the spirits industry.
Cider predicted to sparkle again
UK shoppers spend £1.06bn a year on off sales cider and perry and 12% of that is spent in Scotland, according to the latest...
Energy for Dead Man’s
Rum brand Dead Man’s Fingers (DMF) has rolled out a new alcoholic energy drink range.
Carling expands with Black Label offering
Lager brand Carling has unveiled its new premium drink for its portfolio with the roll out of its new Black Label lager, providing trade-up sales opportunities.
Sweet tastes for the summer
If there is one thing that could compete with Scottish consumers’ love for a good drink, it would be the collective sweet tooth that drives them to sweeter options in stores.
MUP rise ‘not the solution’
Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed MSPs’ decision to increase the alcohol minimum unit price (MUP) from 50p to 65p.
Opihr gins land in cans
OPIHR Gin has added some spice to the RTD can category with its latest launch
Brewery takes shape
Innis & Gunn will base its new brewery at Heriot-Watt’s Research Park
BrewDog partners with Spar on new brew
Craft brewer BrewDog has teamed up with Spar UK to launch a new exclusive beer to the symbol group's stores with the new Sprucy Lucy.
Backing cider’s taste of winter
SEASONAL special from Sweden Rekorderlig Winter Cider is, says the brand’s UK distributor Chilli Marketing, back by popular demand and set for its biggest...
White Claw rolls out Blackberry flavour for new season
Hard seltzer brand White Claw has launched a new limited edition variant for the autumn with the roll out of its new Blackberry flavour across the off-trade.
Funkin goes Deluxe on Dessert Cocktails
Funkin Cocktails is set to bring the decadent cocktail options of the bar to the home with the launch of its new Deluxe Dessert Cocktails range.
On a roll
HEINEKEN, the giant drinks company behind brands like Foster’s, Kronenbourg 1664, Desperados, Bulmer, Strongbow and Old Mout, sees itself as the number-one supplier of...
Wine not try alcohol free?
HARDYS has just launched its first ever alcohol-free chardonnay in response to what Accolade Wines sees as growing demand for low or no alcohol alternatives.Â
