Two cider brands say cheers to summer

Cider brands Brothers and Westons have each come up with different ways to get consumers in the mood for the summer months ahead.

A fiery addition

Swedish drinks firm Kopparberg aims to bring a younger generation to the ginger beer subcategory with its latest launch.

Craft distiller launches a festive dozen

EDEN Mill, the St Andrews-based firm that includes a brewery and a distillery, has a range of gin-based gifts and products on the market...

A smart range will get results

Roust offers retailers spirited advice VODKA is still a major player in the convenience sector despite recent dips in sales, according to European drinks producer...
Bottle of Glasgow Distillery's 1770 ten year old

The Glasgow Distillery goes Festival crazy with Royal Mile Whiskies

The Glasgow Distillery has unveiled its second limited 10-Year-Old single malt, which has been bottled in collaboration with Royal Mile Whiskies.
McEwan’s Champion, ale,

Fresh look seeks shelf appeal

ONE of Scotland’s best selling bottled ales has a new look. According to IRI figures to October 2014, McEwan’s Champion is the second-best-selling bottled...
Bombay Sapphire

Getting ready for summer

Gin brand lands in a can with tonic
A bottle of Rum Cay Rum is standing on a serving plate on a table with the spirit poured out into nosing glasses, the tray has mangoes and a cut open pineapple around it there is a camera set behind the tray.

Scottish Bahamian spiced Rum Cay Rum launches

Premium rum brand Rum Cay Rum has blended together Scotland and the Bahamas to deliver a unique new rum expression to the market.
The Belhaven Brewery at Dunbar.

Convenience in brief | Belhaven, Snappy Shopper and Nisa news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Belhaven, Snappy Shopper and Nisa.
Promotional image of the UK launch for Modelo Especial with people gathered round a campfire with a bottle of the beer rising out of the flames.

Modelo Especial launches across the UK

Mexican lager brand Modelo Especial has hit shelves across the UK as Budweier Brewing Group brings the beer to the off-trade for the first time.

Pushing forward post lockdown

CIDER is in a strong position in the off trade. The pandemic may have wreaked havoc on hospitality, but retail value and volume sales are up against pre-pandemic trading.
Promotional image for the BrewDog campaign 'Under New Ownership' with the BrewDog logo above text which reads 'We've found new owners'. There is also a can of BrewDog Lost Lager next to the text which has foam coming out the top of it.

BrewDog launches ‘Under New Ownership’ campaign

Craft beer brand BrewDog has rolled out its 'Under New Ownership' marketing campaign to highlight its new owners Tilray Brands.

Bring on the flavours

Heineken UK has published its first-ever cider report, which includes insights into shopper preferences.

Sponsorship kicks off

Loch Lomond Whiskies has entered into a new global partnership and sponsorship agreement with PRO14 Rugby
A line-up of Martini vermouth bottles stand on a marble table. (From left to right) Martini Fiero L'Aperitivo, Rosso Vermouth, Bianco Vermouth, Vibrante L'Aperitivo Vibrante Non-Alcoholic and Floreale L'Aperitivo Non-Alcoholic.

Bacardi unveils a new era for Martini vermouth

Spirits giant Bacardi Limited has unveiled a new look and bottle shape for Martini vermouth in a bid to bring more premium credentials to the brand.

Still on the rise

IT’S a good time to be a gin maker – or a gin drinker – in Scotland. The juniper and aromatics flavoured spirit has...