Fans ask for coconut gifts
IN a first for the brand, coconut-flavoured, rum-based drink Malibu has released a Christmas gift pack. The white pack includes snowflake cutouts designed to...
Parking up for the third time
Orkney-based distillery Highland Park has launched the latest whisky in its award-winning Cask Strength series.
Elements of Islay brings the heat
Independent whisky bottling firm Elements of Islay is set to heat up the Fèis Ìle whisky festival this year with its new Fireside blended whisky launch.
Speyside super gin
BOUTIQUE spirit Caorunn, distilled in the Balmenach Distillery on Speyside, is now the second-biggest super-premium gin in the UK.
Figures just released from the...
Thirst for flavour
THE lighter, sweeter flavours of fruit cider, said to be especially popular with young adults, have helped to spur growth in the overall cider...
Glencadam unveils packaging rebrand for wine cask range
Heritage whisky distillery Glencadam has continued the rollout of its refreshed packaging as the new look has move to its wine cask finishes range.
New look, new taste
REFRESCO has overhauled its Old Jamaica range, launching a new flavour, new format and revamped packaging.
Old Jamaica Tropical Soda is available in 330ml cans...
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,...
Drambuie brings an ‘OOOO’ with its new campaign
Whisky liqueur brand Drambuie has kicked off a new brand platform around its Drambuie Iced Espresso cocktail serve, aiming to draw in contemporary audiences.
Aldi Scotland crowns East Kilbride local as its national beer lover
Aldi's National Beer Lover is unveiled as East Kilbride local Iain Mason, after he impressed judges with his home pub.
Trio of whisky brands for Burns Night
The Scottish Grocer team highlight winning and premium-end whiskies from three different distillers – Raer, Jura and Glenmorangie – that convenience store owners should consider stocking ahead of Burns Night.
Craft inspires new trends
CRAFT products and small-batch production are becoming important in many parts of the drinks industry. After aiding growth in the gin category in the...
Tin cider formats are on to a winner Aston Manor says
Aston Manor points to the value presented to consumers with a variety of formats across the cider category including can as well as larger bottle formats.
Cîroc Vodka unveils new Colada cocktail can
Premium vodka range expands on flavoured range
PREMIUM French vodka brand Cîroc has grown its portfolio of flavoured vodka drinks with its new ready-to-drink (RTD)...
Demand is growing for gin and Irish whiskey
Keeping up with festive change
THERE are certain drinks that have always been associated with Christmas.
A Buck’s Fizz at breakfast while opening presents, a glass...
Peroni launches loyalty programme Club Peroni to support off-trade
Italian lager brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has launched an innovative loyalty rewards programme for its off-trade customers with Club Peroni.
