Rock Rose dog mascot

Good boy helps good cause

Scottish gin brand Rock Rose is putting its mascot schnauzer on the label of special edition bottles that will raise funds for the Scottish SPCA.
Pete Cheema and Mo Razzaq have both voiced concerns about the rise in MUP.

Convenience retail chiefs voice fears over MUP increase to 65p

Convenience retail leaders are warning that the rise in alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP) will hit struggling stores and communities, and lead to more crime.
Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo

Price-marking wine

Pernod Ricard has launched a new price-marked pack format for its Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo

Fit for a king

The GlenDronach Distillery has released a limited edition whisky to celebrate the launch of 20th Century Studios film The King’s Man
glass of gin

Small-batch Scotland

LOCAL gins are easier to find in Scotland than elsewhere in the UK, according to market research from data collection service Shepper.
Budweiser cans in cardboard packets

Brewer set to eliminate 250 tonnes per year

Budweiser Brewing Group has taken a huge leap forward in reducing its use of single plastics
Pack shots of GK Barry Echo Falls Fruit Fusion bottles.

GK Barry partners up with Echo Falls for Limited Edition Summer Berries wine

Social media sensation GK Barry has partnered up with Echo Falls wine to launch a new limited-edition Summer Berries Fruit Fusion bottle.
C-store retailers should meet a variety of consumer demands, says Guinness maker Diageo.

Make most of versatile beer brands, says Diageo

Diageo has been highlighting the versatility of the beer category for retailers and consumers – pointing to its own Guinness range as a good example.
A selection of spirits including Baileys, Haig Club, Gordons gin and Tanquery gin

Get into the spirit for Christmas gift season

Pernod Ricard UK quoted research by Toluna, saying that 60% of shoppers will give alcohol as a gift this Christmas despite current economic pressures.

Glasgow 1770 springs into new launches

The Glasgow Distillery has expanded on its Small Batch Series with the Glasgow 1770 with three new additions that have been specially made for the spring.

Love Drinks brings Kiyomi Rum to UK

Love Drinks aims to cover the rising demand for Asian drinks and rum in the off-trade with the launch of Kiyomi Rum to the UK market.
Pack shots of Smirnoff Miami Peach including a 700ml bottle as well as 250ml slimline cans of Smirnoff Miami Peach and Lemonade.

Smirnoff unveils new Miami Peach vodka flavour

Spirits giant Diageo has unveiled a new flavour for its Smirnoff Vodka range with the new fruity Miami Peach variant in both a bottle and canned RTD.
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.

In the festive spirit

LANDMARK Wholesale is offering a new money-saving promotion which it says is ideal for retailers stocking up for the festive season.
A bottle and outer box of Smokehead whisky stand on a table.

Smokehead capitalises on barbecue season with new campaign

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has announced its plans for a new campaign that will sit the whisky alongside barbecues in time for the summer season.

Italian living bottled in

Italian beer brand Birra Moretti sets out to bring the beauty of Italy to consumers with new glassware and marketing campaign.