Smokehead is out to rethink drinking
Smokehead whisky is out to reinvent the way we drink whisky by changing the shape of the glass after partnering with Blown Away winner Elliot Walker.
Easy supper
Mash Direct is gearing up for Burns Night with the launch of a new range that’s tailor-made for the celebration
Thatchers enters alcohol-free
DRY January might be over, but many consumers are choosing to moderate their alcohol intake beyond the first month of the year
Quirky kiwi goes free
HEINEKEN has launched an alcohol-free version of its Old Mout cider. The new Berries & Cherries flavour is available now at £1.30 RRP.
Cocktail cans are hitting the spot
CONSUMER habits that emerged during the pandemic have helped to drive sales for RTD brands, but now retailers will be looking to consolidate those gains in the post-lockdown landscape.
The Heart Cut spotlights a world of whiskies
Independent bottling firm The Heart Cut has teamed up with distilleries across the world to launch its new range of drams with six global whiskies.
Lion purrs in surprisingly smooth Scotch push
A smooth, dapper lion is the face of Whyte & Mackay in its new ads.
The campaign portrays the lion as a gentleman enjoying a...
Isle of Raasay rolls out third cask strength whisky edition
Hebridean distillery Isle of Raasay has introduced the third edition of its Cask Strength series with a 61.6% ABV single malt whisky.
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.
Scotland’s most valuable off-trade RTDs+ brands
Sooped up
AT Scottish Grocer we often speak of certain drinks as young adult brands. They’re not exclusively for young adults, of course, but often...
A high volume cider
BROTHERS Drinks Co will get back to its roots this summer, as the official cider of Glastonbury 2022.
New Funkin cocktail best served in the cold
Funkin Cocktails is set to prove that cocktails aren’t just for the summer sun with its new Salted Caramel Espresso Martini variant.
Malibu swaps around the flavours
Strawberry takes over in the latest launch for the Malibu brand from Pernod Ricard as the firm swaps out traditional coconut for a fresh and fruity take.
Hive Mind rolls out Dark Cherry Mead for young adults
Welsh brewery Hive Mind is set to bring mead to a younger generation of drinkers with the launch of its new Dark Cherry Traditional Mead bottles.
Duo launch with double
Scotch whisky brand Ferg & Harris has launched into the UK market with two exclusive 12-year-old expressions.
A push for premium
MUCH has been made of premium and craft beer’s success, now a well-established subcategory in many Scottish convenience stores.
