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.
Scottish Premier Football League trophies on stands on a football pitch with Carling branding on the stands.

Carling announced as official beer of SPFL

Molson Coors Beverage Company lager brand Carling has been named as the Official Beer for the Scottish Football Premier League until the 2026/27 Season.
The Fed national vice-president Mo Razzaq.

Concern over alcohol duty rate changes

Convenience channel leaders have warned of the negative impact changes to alcohol duty rates will have on retailers, consumers and criminal activity.
A bottle of Laphroaig 15 Year Old sits on a whisky barrel with two nosing glasses next to the bottle.

Laphroaig brings back 15 Year Old whisky expression

Islay single malt whisky brand Laphroaig has brought back its 15 Year Old expression as a permanent addition to its core line-up.
(l to r) Tom Costello, Carl Johntsone and Adam Harding of Tailored Spirits and Gary McEwan of Scottish Edge.

Tailored Spirits Co. team marks successful year of business

Independent whisky maker Tailored Spirits Co. has marked a successful year of business with its revenue figures up 900% year-on-year.
Polar Monkeys Mandarillo IPA

A tropical new brew

Nordic craft brewer Theodor Schiotz Brewing Co. has extended its Polar Monkeys range with the launch of a summer brew – Mandarillo Session IPA.
A bottle of Bladnoch The Wave whisky sits in the middle of a stream of water which parts around the bottle.

Bladnoch kicks off new whisky series with a Wave

Bladnich has revealed the next chapter in its Master Distiller's Collection with the launch of The Wave I: Time & Maturation, exclusive to its website.

Spicing up the season

BAILEYS Pumpkin Spice is returning this winter following its launch in 2016.
Eden Mill Candy Cane Mojito

Festive cheer from Eden Mill

New limited edition Candy Cane Mojito RTD joins distillery’s Christmas lineup
Retailers should ensure there’s a strong selection of mixer options, says CCEP.

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.
Amarula African Gin

African gin lands on UK shores

Distell International is bringing an award-winning African gin to the UK this month.

Lighter way to enjoy Tennent’s

Tennent's has been rolling out a new low ABV beer in a bid to attract health conscious consumers

Feedback leads to phase two

TREASURY Wine Estates has launched a second wave of price-marked packs, with packs priced at £6.99 and at £7.99 a bottle, following a trial...

Four Loko bursts with new flavour

Red Star Brands RTD brand Four Loko has launched a new flavour to its range with Dark Berry Burst as the brand aims to take drive further RTD sales.
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A real gin revolution

A LINCOLNSHIRE distillery has launched its second gin in honour of a local celebrity
Summerhall Distillery founders Marcus Pickering and Matt Gammell

Winging into Scotch whisky

The Edinburgh-based distillery behind Pickering’s Gin has entered the whisky category with the launch of a new blended scotch.