Spirited success

SPAR hit the back of the net twice at the BBC Good Food Drinks Taste Awards 2021 – scoring two gold medals.

Premium wine in gift demand

WHETHER it’s hot and spiced for a party or chilled to serve with dinner, wine continues to be an integral part of the drinks...
A whisky cask with the Saltire Rare Malt Whisky brand on the top of the lid with a bottle of whisky and nosing glasses in the foreground of the image.

Saltire whisky spreads out around the world

Fife-based independent whisky bottler Saltire Rare Malt is set to expand further in the global market with its new senior team members.

Diageo Leven celebrates half a century

Diageo's largest packaging site Diageo Leven celebrated 50 years of bottling with a commemorative bottle and a visit from the area's local MSP.
Black Bottle

Dram with an earful of flavour

Black Bottle has launched a new series of whisky expressions with a musical twist.
Carling and Coors Light

Goodbye to plastic on packs

Molson Coors plans to remove plastic from Carling and Coors Light packaging by 2021. The brewer made the commitment as part of its overall global packaging strategy.

Alcohol-free boom?

SALES of alcohol-free wine in the year to the end of last summer boomed compared to the year before (they were up 42% according...
Belhaven

Five on Belhaven craft trail

DUNBAR’S Belhaven Brewery is launching a new speciality craft beer range. Four beers are scheduled to be introduced this month with more launches planned through...
Eisberg Alcohol Free Wine

Make it a party for everyone

IT’S now virtually impossible to ignore alcohol-free alternatives during the festive season

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.

Talisker support for seas

Islay single malt Talisker has joined forces with marine environmental organisation Parley for the Oceans

Edinburgh beside the seaside

FOLLOWING  a sell-out limited edition trial last year, Edinburgh Gin has put its Seaside Gin into full production. The first batch of 6,000 bottles was...

A corker of a summer ahead

Fruity, lighter wines are in good shape .
Simon Rimmer & Tappers

Tickled by TV chef

Merseyside gin brand Tappers has joined forces with Sunday Brunch presenter Simon Rimmer to create and launch a new pink gin SKU.

New in the Doghouse

LONDON-based Doghouse Distillery has launched its first aperitivo.

Wattshot makes a Scottish first

Premium gin shot Wattshot has made its way to the Scottish market as the gin rolls out to venues across Edinburgh and is available for online purchase.