Colourful pack can turn heads

Spirits giant Pernod Ricard has launched limited-edition packaging for its flagship gin brand Beefeater London Dry.
Tennent's Apprentice Jay Fraser

Brewing up a positive future

A new brewing apprenticeship is set to encourage young people in Scotland to join the industry.
Pack formats of Madrí Excepcional beer's on-pack promotion including a 15 pack format, 10 pack format and four pack format.

Madrí Excepcional launches its first on-pack promotion with All Points East

Molson Coors Beverage Company has kicked off its first on-pack promotion for its Madrí Excepcional brand with All Points East music festival.

Grouse ad takes flight

The Famous Grouse has been back on TV screens with a campaign that focuses on occasions and the outdoors
BrewDog co-founder James Watt has released a personal statement on social media about his decision to step down.

BrewDog co-founder steps down as chief executive

BrewDog co-founder James Watt is stepping down from his role as chief executive and has been speaking about his decision and pride over the way the craft beer maker has grown over the last 17 years.

Save cash no matter the night

Ian Macleod reckons its range of Edinburgh Gin ready to drink cans will help consumers to save some cash when they're looking for a premium serve.
Beefeater gin

Turning heads with a red gin

PERNOD Ricard has added some more colour to its Beefeater portfolio through the launch of a rhubarb and cranberry infused expression.

Brewers predict pandemic boost to beer sales is set to continue throughout 2021

Current beer category trends suggest Scotland’s convenience retailers can also expect a strong 2021, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect consumer behaviour – including their approach to beer

Treats, gifts and small wonders

HIGHLIGHTING premium spirits and making the best of spirits in fractionally sized bottles should be two of the most important drinks retailing priorities in...
VK PMP range

Marked bottles boosting sales

Retailers looking to springboard off RTD's popularity with young adult consumers, adding PMPs into the premix might be well worth investigating.
Magners festival

Irish cider goes global

BRITISH festivals will have a distinct flavour of Magners Irish Cider this summer after the brand signed a partnership agreement with media and entertainment firm Global
Strongbow

Golden arrows

BRITAIN’S biggest-selling cider Strongbow has become an official partner of Team GB in Rio Olympics this year. Major activity across the summer will include limited-edition...
Holy Grass Scottish Vodka and Apple Tonic RTD

Rock Rose team’s new RTD

Dunnet Bay Distillers, the firm behind Rock Rose Gin, has launched a canned RTD brand –Wonders of the Wilderness Holy Grass Scottish Vodka with apple tonic.
A bottle of Kingsbarns Coaltown lies on top of a pile of grain on top of a wooden barrel.

Kingsbarns honours history in new whisky launch

Lowland's distillery brand Kingsbarns Distillery has launched the latest addition in its core range of whiskies with its new Coaltown expression.
A bottle of Glen Scotia 25 Year Old stands next to its wooden box package and a nosing glass with the Glen Scotia logo on it – the bottle was gifted to King Charles III.

King Charles III gifted 25 Year Old Glen Scotia whisky during Campbeltown visit

Campbeltown-based whisky firm Glen Scotia has gifted King Charles III a rare and bespoke bottle of its prized 25 Year Old Single Malt Whisky.

Shaking up on shelves

THE team behind award-winning Aberdeen cocktail bar Orchid has launched a new canned cocktail brand.