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.
Easy supper
Mash Direct is gearing up for Burns Night with the launch of a new range that’s tailor-made for the celebration
King Charles III gifted 25 Year Old Glen Scotia whisky during Campbeltown visit
Campbeltown-based whisky firm Glen Scotia has gifted King Charles III a rare and bespoke bottle of its prized 25 Year Old Single Malt Whisky.
A century of waiting
Halewood Artisinal Spirits has released the first single malt whisky to be produced in Edinburgh for almost 100 years.
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.
Glencadam and Tomintoul head to Tesco whisky ranges
Two award-wining single malts from Angus Dundee Disitllers brands Glencadam and Tomintoul have rolled out across Tesco stores for the first time.
Fresh look for heritage brand
GORDON’S Gin has a new look. Brand owner Diageo has rolled out new packaging across the Gordon’s range, in a bid to position the gin as a premium brand.
Pricing compliance
MUP is here but what does it mean for retailers? Licensing expert Audrey Junner looks at potential pitfalls for stores
Talonmore secures major Scottish Edge prize
Scottish non-alcoholic spirit brand Talonmore has picked up a major win at the Scottish Edge awards, securing funding of £80,000 as well as the RBS Scale Award.
Taking beer all the way to the top
Scotland’s favourite lager brand, Tennent’s, takes the top spot for the first time
Don’t think low means no says Eisberg
LOW-ALCOHOL wine has become an established category over the last few years, with a large number of brands fighting for shelf space, said Fran...
Value appeals in the off trade
Affordability an advantage says CWF
Brooklyn Brewery rolls out trio of new beers
Craft beer brand Brooklyn Brewery has unveiled a trio of limited edition brews to appeal to wider variety of consumers in the off-trade.
Absolut Sprite cans introduce new Watermelon flavour
ARTD brand Absolut Voda & Sprite has unveiled its first flavour innovation with the introduction of the new Absolut Vodka & Sprite Watermelon variant.
Edrington and Beam Suntory to split ways
Leading spirits firms Edrington UK and Beam Suntory are set to end their UK distribution partnership next year as they look to focus on their own portfolios.
Stocking up wood be wise
A Perthshire-based distillery has launched what it claims is the first ever spirit made from botanicals sourced in local woodlands








































