Serving the big night bar – essential drinks

Big nights in have provided opportunities for c-stores in many product categories. It means the beers, wines and spirits section is going through...
First Minister John Swinney receives a bespoke bottle of whisky from Loch Lomond Group chief executive Colin Matthews.

First Minister opens Luss Distillery

First Minister John Swinney has officially opened the new multi-million pound Luss Distillery, which owner Loch Lomond Group says will help boost tourism and the spirits industry.
Delighted with its success so far, Hendrick’s is still seeking out new consumers.

Bringing even more into gin

A 20-year overnight success story

Sticking with known brands

Alcohol-free beer continues to dominate the low/no-alcohol category.
A bottle of Isle of Harris Love Gin stands next to a card with a love heart on it.

From Harris with Love: Isle of Harris unveils Valentine’s Gin

Hebridean gin distillers Isle of Harris is set to share the love this Valentine's Day with the launch of its new I Love Harris Gin bottle in time for Valentine's.
Tennessee Rye

Rye growing throughout Europe

AMERICAN whiskey brand Jack Daniel’s has extended its range with the addition of Tennessee Rye

Will you have to tell shoppers to cut down?

Drinks retailers and others may be expected to contribute to decreasing alcohol consumption in Scotland if a Scottish Parliament committee’s recommendation is taken up. The Local...
Billy Sinclair Bunnahabhain

Islay goes online for festival

Despite Covid travel restrictions, Bunnahabhain was still able to give whisky fans a taste of this year’s Islay whisky festival, Fèis Ìle.
Brewdog beer for all campaign

Putting the planet first

Brewdog has been broadcasting its sustainability credentials through a new television advertising campaign that highlights its carbon negative status.

Grouse on tour

The Official Whisky of The British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby, The Famous Grouse, has appointed brand ambassadors for this year’s British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa
Global Brands aims to cater to the demand for higher ABV drinks with be. cocktails.

Global Brands pushes be. RTD cocktails

Global Brands has been providing insights into the RTD category – and has shouted out its new be. range that matches consumer desires for ready-to-drink cocktails.

Time to get serious – make the best of cider days

It’s been the undisputed boom product in long alcoholic drinks in recent years – ever since an Irish brand introduced the world to cider...
Spar Vine & Bloom wine

Vegan wine now in bloom

Spar unveils its Vine & Bloom range

Another year, price-marked

DRINKS giant Diageo has underlined its faith in the PMP by holding the price of its top-selling price-marked pack – Smirnoff 70cl – at...
Snappy Shopper has continued to help retailers boost profits through home delivery.

Convenience in Brief | Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery.
A bottle of Saltire Single Malt Whisky 18 Years Old is on a table as a person goes to grab the bottle, there is a nosing glass to the right of the bottle and a fireplace in the background to the left of the bottle.

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.