Magners Rose

Can offers lightweight solution

CIDER brand Magners has put its rosé variety – initially only available in bottles – into cans.
Paul and Tiffany Kerruish, co-founders of Fynoderee Distillery stand next to a still in a warehouse.

Fynoderee auctions off rare bottle for RNLI

Fynoderee Distillery co-founders Paul and Tiffany Kerruish have auctioned off the first bottle of their new Refuge Manx Rum to raise funds for the RNLI.

Glen’s expands with flavours

Major NPD for stalwart Scottish spirit

Drams of eastern promise

Independent importer and distributor Love Drinks has struck a deal to bring the Kurayoshi Distillery range of Japanese whiskies to Scotland.

Soak up the end of summer sales with Innis & Gunn

Innis & Gunn aims to capitalise on the last of the sun for 2023 by driving up smaller formats, ideal for those elusive sunny days.

A debut with a Bong

A new arrival from the US – where it launched in 2008 – Bong Vodka is now being made available in the UK off-trade. Created...

Stocking up wood be wise

A Perthshire-based distillery has launched what it claims is the first ever spirit made from botanicals sourced in local woodlands

Something special

A premium boom

GREENE King is predicting an exciting year for sport with RBS Six Nations rugby this month, the Rugby World Cup in the autumn and...

Vault City brings another Scottish delicacy to the can

Vault City has brought a deep fried Scottish delicacy to its range of sour beers as part of its May's Sour Sunday launch.
Tennent’s is raising a glass to its new platform by giving away its new glassware.

Tennent’s glass act ideal for rugby fans

The latest Tennent's look and giveaway is ideal for armchair rugby fans who are following Scotland's fortunes as the team heads to the World Cup.

Pernod Ricard brings mixed up sauce for dinners

Pernod Ricard has teamed up with sauce firm Heinz to mix up consumers' dinners with the launch a new Absolut vodka tomato pasta sauce.

Four Loko bursts with new flavour

Red Star Brands RTD brand Four Loko has launched a new flavour to its range with Dark Berry Burst as the brand aims to take drive further RTD sales.
Headshot of Lesley Ann Gray

Cheers to beers and fine drams

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar – which provides the listing of the top 50 Scottish non-alcohol brands in Scotland and the top 10 Scottish alcohol brands in Scotland, analyses the year for the leading Scottish brands in Scottish food and drink retailing.

Craft … a convenient opportunity?

CRAFT beers are hot (sales wise) and, increasingly, craft beers are cool (image wise). It should be a great combination for the coming summer. Craft...
Bottles of smirnoff cherry drop flavoured vodka

New flavour drop for Smirnoff with cherry varient

Diageo has gone back to the fruit bowl for its new Smirnoff variety, Cherry Drop, which launches to the off-trade in February.