Drink of the nest
TAKE-HOME beer is big business but sales value has been slipping over the last year.
Research specialist Kantar Worldpanel found that spend on off-trade take-home...
Eden Mill extends partnership with Genesis Scottish Open as Official Gin
Scottish distiller Eden Mill has announced a two-year extension to its deal with the Genesis Scottish Open as the 'Official Gin' of the golf tournament.
The new champion
PREMIUM bottled ale McEwan’s Champion has launched a special edition with an added ingredient.
McEwan’s Champion Whisky Edition, in 500ml bottles, is a blend of...
Pressing on with cider
Last year saw many consumers wake up to the benefits of shopping local, changing cider category trends in the process
Scotland’s most valuable off-trade cider brands
Does fruit hold the key?
OUR current millennium is in its 15th year. In that period one of the most fascinating drinks categories has been...
Rye growing throughout Europe
AMERICAN whiskey brand Jack Daniel’s has extended its range with the addition of Tennessee Rye
Brew brings water of life
Best known for its peated whisky, Islay single-malt distillery Ardbeg has launched its first ever beer.
Sticking with known brands
Alcohol-free beer continues to dominate the low/no-alcohol category.
Raising the bar for Christmas
Popularity for at-home cocktails isn’t dying down any time soon for consumers.
Sun shines on off sales
GROWTH for barbecue occasions in the UK was huge during the pandemic.
Mix up drinks options for sunnier days
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has pushed convenience store operators to keep in a core range of mixer options that shoppers can turn to for those unexpected sunny days in Scotland when they want to enjoy a drink in their back gardens.
White Claw launches first ever vodka
Hard seltzer brand White Claw has entered the spirits category for the first time with the launch of its new range of White Claw Spirits Vodka.
Disaronno builds the cocktail opportunity in summer
Cocktails have been in high demand ever since lockdown and Disaronno reckons this can offer retailers a chance for link-up sales and increase basket spend.
Saltire introduces its oldest whisky bottling
Saltire Rare Malt has introduced its oldest dram yet with an 18 Year Old Speyside expression that also kicks off its Cigar Malt Series.
Well-timed release for AnCnoc
ANCNOC Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled the latest addition to its vintages collection with AnCnoc 2009 Vintage.
Stanhope Whiskey rolls out two new drams
Stanhope Whiskey is set to launch in Scotland this October, introducing more American bourbons to the market and honouring a family legacy.







































