Craft … a convenient opportunity?

CRAFT beers are hot (sales wise) and, increasingly, craft beers are cool (image wise). It should be a great combination for the coming summer. Craft...

Bladnoch unveils final dram for Waterfall Series

Bladnoch distillery has rounded off its Waterfall Series of whiskies with its new Waterfall 05 2024 Edition marking the fifth and final dram in the series.

Canny moves

Following what it says is its most successful year to date, craft brewer Harviestoun, is to begin marketing two of its top beer brands...
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New RTD offers a fuss free G&T

Diageo lauches ready-to-drink premium gin and tonic .

Jim Beam has got orange in the range

Jim Beam Orange makes the latest addition to the brand's bourbon range after the new whiskey launched in Asda stores in February.

Harviestoun says haud your ABV

Whisky may be the drink synonymous with Burns Night, but not all consumers will be enjoying a tipple on the 25th

Stocking up for students

Retailer Iain Wilson gives his thoughts about what students are looking for from their local shop –and how to reach them. THE University of Dundee...
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.
Byron Gin

For those with different tastes

POETRY lovers who don’t have a taste for Scotland’s national drink – or the nation’s bard – are being offered an alternative this year
Pernod Ricard has expanded its free-from alcohol offer with a rose variant.

Pink makes glasses clink

PERNOD Ricard alcohol-free spirits brand Ceder Rose has a new flavour that’s fit for the summer
Pack shots of Beatbox RTD carton packs including Blue Razzberry, Juicy Mango, Orange Blast and Fruit Punch with a wavy purple and black square background behind them.

Red Star Brands launches BeatBox RTDs to the UK

American RTD cocktail brand BeatBox has rolled out to the UK market for the first time as distributor Red Star Brands continues to shake up the category.

Opening up the sails in UK stores

Sailing into the UK just in time for Christmas is Specialty Brands’ Boatyard Sloe Boat Gin.
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Experiment expressions from Black Bottle

Distell International has created two new additions to its Black Bottle Alchemy Series; Black Bottle Andean Oak and Black Bottle Smoke & Dagger.

Belhaven assures quality in beer

When it comes to consumer's beer selection this Christmas, plenty will be looking to quality options and Belhaven reckons award winning ranges could be key.
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin features 22 aromatic botanicals from its landscape.

The Botanist grows as gin declines

With the gin boom declining in the off-trade, it makes sense for c-store retailers to stock brands that are bucking the trend, such as Islay-based The Botanist.
Blossom Hill Rhubarb & Plum Spritz

Saying it with flowers

Blossom Hill Rhubarb & Plum Spritz is the latest variant to join the brands sparkling wine portfolio