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Enter the spiders

FIRST there were spirit beers. Now there are spirit ciders – or “spiders” – to grab the attention of trend-conscious young drinkers. SHS Drinks’ first...
A whisky cask with the Saltire Rare Malt Whisky brand on the top of the lid with a bottle of whisky and nosing glasses in the foreground of the image.

Saltire whisky spreads out around the world

Fife-based independent whisky bottler Saltire Rare Malt is set to expand further in the global market with its new senior team members.

Spirits surge

Beer knocked from number two spot TAX receipts from spirits sales have nosed ahead of revenue raised from beer duty for the first time ever,...
Police Scotland is to roll out the 'It'll Cost You' campaign across Scotland

Police Scotland rolls out summer campaign to combat street disorder and youth drinking

Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership's "It'll Cost You" campaign is being taken nationwide POLICE Scotland has begun to roll out “It’ll Cost You”, the North Lanarkshire...
Freestar beer

A freedom of choice

Health continues to remain at the forefront of many consumers’ minds, with the Covid-19 pandemic fuelling this to new heights.
The Famous Grouse

2014 – a big whisky year

THE off-trade should be gearing up for bumper whisky sales during Scotland’s big year. That’s the word from Maxxium UK, the company behind The...
Bottles of the Tailored Spirits range against different coloured background.

Tailored Spirits unveils new Experiments to mark landmark year

Independent whisky start-up Tailored Spirits has marked its first anniversary with the launch of four new expressions in its Experimental series.

New malt shaped by the Skye

Isle of Skye Single Malt Distillery brand Torabhaig has launched its new limited edition single malt that has been matured in sherry casks, Cnoc Na Mòine.
Franklin and Sons range

Premium trend from bar to home

HABITS developed by drinkers in the on-trade are finding their way into the home and this is creating demand for premium mixers in the off-trade
Bottles of The Antiquary whisky are lined up on a bar featuring the 15 Year Old, 21 Year Old and 30 Year Old. Along with these bottles, there are smaller sample bottles for blending as well as whisky glasses to serve in with unlabelled whisky sample bottles on shelves behind the bar.

The Antiquary rolls out whisky gift ideas for Father’s Day

Highland distiller Tomatin has rolled out a trio of whisky suggestions for Father's Day this year from its blended whisky brand The Antiquary.

Making Mexico holiday plans for 2015

THE UK and Mexican governments have declared 2015 the year of Mexico in Britain. And, in response, Global Brands has identified opportunities to promote Amigos,...

Summer refresh

FOLLOWING what its brand owner says was a hugely successful launch in the US, and the biggest launch in the American wine market in...
Pack shots of Beatbox RTD carton packs including Blue Razzberry, Juicy Mango, Orange Blast and Fruit Punch with a wavy purple and black square background behind them.

Red Star Brands launches BeatBox RTDs to the UK

American RTD cocktail brand BeatBox has rolled out to the UK market for the first time as distributor Red Star Brands continues to shake up the category.
Pernod Ricard has expanded its free-from alcohol offer with a rose variant.

Pink makes glasses clink

PERNOD Ricard alcohol-free spirits brand Ceder Rose has a new flavour that’s fit for the summer
Edinburgh Gin orange

The spirit of innovation

Gin ain’t what it used to be and consumer demand has led to distilleries across the land getting creative with botanicals, flavours and formats.
A bottle of Tamnavulin Port Cask Edition sits on a wooden table in a living room.

Tamnavulin unveils Port Cask Edition

Speyside single malt whisky brand Tamnavulin has grown its core range of Wine Cask finishes with the launch of its new Port Cask Edition.