Apples make a comeback

Premium bottles and cans on trend
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Snobbery free whisky

Leith-based whisky maker Crabbie’s may be waiting on the first mature spirit from its Bonnington Distillery, but the brand is ready to help consumers enjoy a dram this Christmas.
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Rainbow revolution

THE launch of the new Absolut Colours bottle celebrates the brand’s connections to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, according to owner Pernod...

Andrew Peace wine bolsters the range

Australian wine brand Andrew Peace has launched six new SKUs to its range in time for the winter months offering larger formats at lower ABVs.

Bold fruity vodka line

Swedish cider brand Kopparberg may already have gin and rum under its belt, but the brand has announced it is now moving into the vodka category with the launch of a new flavoured vodka range
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Spritz of refreshment from Luxardo

Italian drinks brand Luxardo is set to help consumers enjoy some simple cocktail serves this summer with two drinks for its Limoncello and Aperitivo spirits.
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Islay goes online for festival

Despite Covid travel restrictions, Bunnahabhain was still able to give whisky fans a taste of this year’s Islay whisky festival, Fèis Ìle.

Something special

New look for Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond Whiskies has overhauled the packaging across its single-malt whisky portfolio

First sip on screen

AHEAD of summer 2016, Guinness has launched a TV ad to promote Hop House 13 Lager, the latest product in its Brewers Project series. The...
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Captain Morgan is transformed

Seven new versions of popular rum .
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Comfortable new year

GLASGOW and Edinburgh both feature in a major sampling initiative for Southern Comfort, from Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands. Across the UK, from late last month, during...
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Badger set on c-store expansion

BADGER Beers has the convenience sector in its sights, as the brewer targets growth for its Fropical Ferret IPA.

Cashing in on Dad’s big day

DRINKS distributor Maxxium UK reckons this month’s Father’s Day provides an excellent sales opportunity for convenience retailers and the firm is urging store owners...
A bottle and outer box of Smokehead whisky stand on a table.

Smokehead capitalises on barbecue season with new campaign

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has announced its plans for a new campaign that will sit the whisky alongside barbecues in time for the summer season.