Bottles return

TENNENT’S Lager has dipped into its past to celebrate 130 years of brewing. It has launched limited-edition bottles with a 1980s look. And the...
Lilo cans

Scottish seltzer rolls out

Hard seltzer brand Lilo has launched White Grape & Elderflower and Cranberry & Rosehip flavours, claimed to offer a low calorie less alcoholic alternative for health-conscious consumers
Pack shots of Jameson Ginger Ale & Lime RTD cans.

Jameson rolls out new whiskey based RTD cans

Irish whisky brand Jameson has made a comeback to the ready-to-drink category with the return of its Jameson, Ginger Ale & Lime cocktail cans.
Speyburn bottle and box

Flavour in a fresh package

AHEAD of the festive season, single malt Scotch whisky brand Speyburn has added a new limited-release expression to its portfolio.
people "cheersing" cans of Kopparberg

Sweet tastes for the summer

If there is one thing that could compete with Scottish consumers’ love for a good drink, it would be the collective sweet tooth that drives them to sweeter options in stores.
Black Tower tough mudder bottle

Tower plays dirty

GERMAN wine brand Black Tower has teamed up with Tough Mudder as the official wine partner of the assault course event.

Convenience holds the key

ALCOHOL isn’t the only sector that appeals to students and young workers. Soft drinks is another important category, where companies market strongly to young adults. For...
A bottle with Eden Mill Pedro Ximénez Single Cask sits on a table with food on plates and a nosing glass with a sample of the whisky inside.

Eden Mill launches rare PX cask bottling

Independent distillery Eden Mill has kicked off its new rare single cask bottlings series with the launch of its Pedro Ximénez Single Cask.
Pack shots of Aperol redesign for 2026.

New bottle for Aperol hits the shelves

Aperitivo brand Aperol has unveiled a new design for its bottled range, helping to showcase the signature orange liquid housed inside.

Build a new social life

Drinks giant aims to help retailers tweet their way to festive success DRINKS giant Pernod Ricard UK reckons retailers should get social this Christmas and...
Cans of Captain Morgan and Pepsi Max are on a table with cakes in a box next to an image of the front of Premier Broadway Oxgangs with a DJ booth in front of the store.

Premier Broadway gets on board with Captain Morgan

Diageo has helped to build up its launch of Captain Morgan Original Spiced x Pepsi Max RTD cans launch with a celebration at Premier Broadway Convenience Store.
Tennent Caledonian introduced Lemon T last year as a competitor to established fruit flavour lower in alcohol beers like Fosters Radler and Carling Zest. Tennents is also about to extend off-trade distribution of its alcohol-free line Tennents Hee Haw. Carlsberg UK’s San Miguel 0.0 and Morgenrot’s Krombacher Non-Alcoholic Pils now compete with established alcohol-free beers like Beck’s Blue. Kopparberg says its Alcohol-Free Pear and Alcohol-Free Mixed Fruit ciders have done so well it has added Alcohol-Free Strawberry & Lime to its range.

Game changer?

Late last year the amount of alcohol allowed by law in the bloodstream of drivers in Scotland was cut. It’s said to have hit...
Marco Pierre White sits at a table with his hands resting under his chin with a bottle of Mr White's Gin on the table under his chin.

Marco Pierre White gin rolls out to Sainsbury’s stores

World-renowned chef Marco Pierre White has entered into the gin market as the Mr White's Gin brand rolls out nationwide to Sainsbury's stores.
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Convenience retail’s sporting chance

SPORT has heavily influenced the big-night in scene in recent times with the World Cup and Commonwealth Games, says Kestrel Lager distributor Brookfield Drinks. As...

Glengoyne moves into its twenties

GLENGOYNE Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is putting its 10-, 15- and 18-year-old malts into 20cl bottles. They’re designed to appeal to whisky lovers looking...
(l to r) Tom Costello, Carl Johntsone and Adam Harding of Tailored Spirits and Gary McEwan of Scottish Edge.

Tailored Spirits Co. team marks successful year of business

Independent whisky maker Tailored Spirits Co. has marked a successful year of business with its revenue figures up 900% year-on-year.