Belhaven bottles

Cheers for a local discovery

Financial concerns may push consumers to limit their beer purchases this year, bringing continued challenges for retailers.

Small bottle but big sales

Disputing the wisdom that ‘bigger is better’, demand for alcohol miniatures has been rising steadily in recent years
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Young at heart

As Scotland’s students return for a new term and other young adults settle down for the party season we look at some key alcohol...
JJWR artisanal gold filtered vodka

In from the gold

Vodka brand JJ Whitley has launched a new gold filtered variety and has put it in a golden bottle.
Tanqueray bottles

Gearing up for summer success

Exceptional spirits growth a welcome boost for Scotland’s off trade retailers
A bottle of Eden Mill Golf Gin sits next to a golf ball on a tee in the middle of a green.

Eden Mill drives with Scottish Open

St. Andrews-based distiller Eden Mill has been named as the 'Official Gin' of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open, seeing the brand on a global stage.
A bottle of Eden Mill's The Guard Bridge blended whisk stands next to a bottle of Smoked Salt Sugar Syrup.

Eden Mill aims for whisky cocktail lovers

Independent distiller Eden Mill has teamed up with East Neuk Salt Co. to launch a new Smoked Salt Sugar Syrup to pair with its The Guard Bridge whisky.
Pack shots of Schweppes Mix cocktail cans including Gin Twist and Paloma Bliss.

Schweppes Mix enters RTD category with new cocktail cans

Mixer brand Schweppes has entered into the canned cocktail category for the first time with two new RTD cocktail serves ideal for the summer
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Low alcohol is sparkling

Demand for low and no alcohol alternatives continues to grow .

Kissing Tree moves into PET

WINE importer and drinks manufacturer CWF has launched a new range of 18.7cl PET wines under its Kissing Tree brand. The firm says the new...

Bar lessons

What do 18-30 year-olds want, in drinks and other products? We asked for the latest news, views and merchandising advice from key young adult...
The 2024 Speciality Food & Drink Show at the SEC will feature more exhibitors than ever.

Convenience in brief | SEC show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotland's Speciality Food & Drink Show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher Drinks.

Change of distributor

ITALIAN brand Seven Hills Gin has a new distributor in the UK.
A can of Vault City Iron Brew Raspberry Ripple stands amongst ice cream cones with raspberry sauce with the beer poured into a Vault City branded glass.

Vault City fights the January blues with Iron Brew series

Edinburgh sour beer brewery Vault City has unveiled a new range of brews inspired by Scotland's national soft drink, with four sours to chase away the January blues.
From premium vodka to popular gin and RTD brands, Diageo offers solutions for retailers and consumers.

At-home cocktails should be in the mix

Cocktails are popular in the on-trade – and that trend crosses into the off-trade, where consumers experiment with creating serves at home – and Diageo has solutions to help boost c-store sales.

Quick and easy keeps students happy

QUICK cook times and competitive pricing are important to 18-25 year old shoppers and Kepak says that is making its Rustlers brand the UK’s...