Chilean Casillero del Diablo is one of the top five wine brands in the UK, China, South Korea and Sweden.

Corks popping from Oz to Chile

SOME of the biggest wines in Scottish c-stores have come out on top in a global survey investigating the power of brands in the category.
A can of Vault City Gingerbread Latte Stout stands on a table in front of a Vault City branded glass and a bowl with a gingerbread latte in it with whipped cream and gingerbread biscuit.

Vault City toasts Tesco listing for Gingerbread Latte Stout

Stout addition to supermarket's shelves SCOTTISH sour beer innovator Vault City has marked its first-ever supermarket listing for one of its stout products as its...

Mount Gay jets off with British Airways

Caribbean rum brand Mount Gay is marking 70 years of flights to Barbados with British Airways with two from its range of rums available onboard.

Scottish Government set to give Minimum Unit Pricing update

A HOLYROOD health minister is due to tell MSPs this afternoon what the Scottish Government's proposals are for alcohol Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP).
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...
A logo for Star Retailer powered by Heineken is against a green background with a red five-point star in the logo.

Heineken revamps Star Retailer scheme

Drinks giant Heineken UK has revamped its loyalty programme Star Retailer with a new participation and rewards framework for convenience retailers.
The latest Glasgow Distillery expressions – Glasgow 1770 Tokaji Cask Finish and Glasgow 1770 Cognac Cask Finish.

Opportunity to highlight Scottish drinks firms

Ahead of September's Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, Scottish Grocer highlights local producer news across whisky, RTD cocktails and beers that c-store retailers might want to take note of.
A bottle of Falkland Whisky is against a dark background.

The Falkland Collection launches first whisky bottling

Scotch whisky brand The Falkland Collection has launched its first-ever bottling with the roll out of the new The Falkland Collection Speyside Single Malt.

Healthy options in RTDs

RTD brand White Claw aims to bring a healthier, more sessionable option to consumers when it comes to choosing from RTD brands.

Kopparberg cans are sporting a new look

Sweden has a new kit for World Cup 2022 and Swedish cider brand Kopparberg has unveiled a new look, too.
Pack shot of Menabrea four pack of cans.

Menabrea launches new can format

Premium Italian lager brand Menbrea has launched into the canned format for the first time, aiming to provide consumers with more convenience this summer.
JJ Whitley bottles

Fruit flavour from Whitley

Two new flavours have joined the JJ Whitley Vodka range
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.
Two bottles of Exploration Jamaican Rum

Scottish rum has Jamaican roots

THE GlenAllachie Distillery’s master blender Billy Walker has brought Jamaican flavour to Scotland with the latest additions to the MacNair’s Boutique House of Spirits range.

Good life gin now on sale

THE world’s first social enterprise gin went on sale last month, with the profits going towards supporting disadvantaged young adults. Ginerosity is a craft gin...

New research shows that half of young adults cutting down on booze

Young people seem to be content to go without alcohol or use low-alcohol products to moderate their drinking according to new research.