Island rum rolling out
ISLE of Barra Distillers has launched its first dark rum, Island Dark Rum, at the Royal Highland Show.
Mixing up the Cuban classic
New label to reflect brand heritage
A final push
Convenience channel spirits sales hit a high in the week between Christmas and New Year, says Glenfiddich, Grant’s and Hendrick’s owner William Grant &...
Aperol Spritz moves to new canned format
The iconic cocktail serve the Aperol Spritz has rolled out into a canned format for the first time as Campari Group introduces its Aperol Sprits To Go cans.
BrewDog caters to key big night in occasions
Craft beer brand BrewDog reckons the big night in is more important than ever – and believes it has the formats to help retailers drive impulse sales.
Glasgow 1770 launches ‘harmonious’ experimental whisky
The Glasgow Distillery has added to its Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Series with an ambitious first for the distillery with a blend of two wine cask finishes.
Four Loko launches new Pink Melon flavour
Vodka-based RTD brand Four Loko has grown its core range of drinks with the addition of its new Pink Melon flavour, coming in a vibrant pink can.
Fruit flavours power ahead
CIDER has been a drinks success story in recent years but last year the performance in terms of sales growth was very mixed, says...
Fruit flavour from Whitley
Two new flavours have joined the JJ Whitley Vodka range
Vault City rolls out Last Christmas Wham sour
Edinburgh-based sour beer brewery Vault City has rolled out a festive brew inspired by a duo of 80s favourites with its Last Christmas sour beer.
Captain set to deliver online
CAPTAIN Morgan has teamed up with Buzzfeed to promote its white rum.
The campaign will also run on television and on other digital platforms.
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Raising a glass for Age UK
BRIXTON Brewery has launched a new beer to raise money for charity Age UK Lambeth
Premium trend from bar to home
HABITS developed by drinkers in the on-trade are finding their way into the home and this is creating demand for premium mixers in the off-trade
Scotland’s most valuable off-trade beer brands
Beer holds up
DOES beer form the bedrock of Scottish off-trade sales? It did at one time but those days have gone. Last year wasn’t...
Darker future?
TAX changes have benefited beer sales in Britain in recent years and continuing pressures on pubs have seen sales move to the off-trade, says...
Brewer set to eliminate 250 tonnes per year
Budweiser Brewing Group has taken a huge leap forward in reducing its use of single plastics
