Beers heading for defining moment?
WHAT exactly is craft beer? For some beer fans and makers the problem is that it’s more or less anything you want it to...
New flavours new look
Carlsberg plans major spending on its expanding cider brand
A year of growth has encouraged Carlsberg to spend £7m marketing its Somersby cider range.
Director of...
Orkney’s most peaty whisky yet
Orkney-based distillery Highland Park has launched a new special edition whisky that it described as its “most peated release to date.”
An RTD range without ABV
Non-alcoholic spirit brand Strykk has launched a new range of alcohol-free RTD cans. Available through Funkin cocktails, the range consists of Not G*n & Tonic, and Not R*m & cola. Both available in 12 pack cases.
Spirits need to chill out to sell more
SPIRITS can benefit from a summer uplift, with customers picking up fractional-sized bottles and cocktail ingredients on their way to parties and barbecues. And...
Meet the maker – Thatchers Cider
Thatchers Cider boss Martin Thatcher has talked about the importance of continuing the long family tradition of creating quality ciders.
Immortal inspiration from the east
ANCIENT Chinese folklore is being used to promote Tsingtao Beer in the brand’s eight immortals campaign.
The eight immortals are legendary figures in Chinese mythology....
Eden Mill secures first UK-wide listing in Waitrose
Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has announced its first UK-wide listing for its Golf Gin product across 202 Waitrose stores.
Alcohol free Italy
ITALIAN beer brand Peroni Nastro Azzuro now has something to offer those looking to avoid or reduce alcohol consumption.
Treats, gifts and small wonders
HIGHLIGHTING premium spirits and making the best of spirits in fractionally sized bottles should be two of the most important drinks retailing priorities in...
Premium off sales
WHEN people entertain at home, they like to treat guests – and themselves – to the best
Edinburgh Gin Discovery Pack allows buyers to explore the capital
Edinburgh Gin reckons its new Discovery Pack will take consumers on a gin taste tour of Scotland’s capital city.
Mossburn builds collaboration with Calvados finish
Regional whisky distiller Mossburn has launched its new collaborative blend with the Normandy-based Calvados producer Domaine Dupont.
Stoli introduces ‘Halapeño’ Pepper vodka
Vodka brand Stoli is set to deliver an extra bit of spice to the drinks cabinet with the roll out of its new Stoli Halapeño Pepper spirit.
Aussie pair return
AUSTRALIAN agony uncles Brad and Dan are back as part of the latest media blitz for Foster’s.
New Year, new beer, new you
BREWER Innis & Gunn has launched its first alcohol-free beer and says it can aid detox.
Innis & None is a 0% ABV pale ale...
