Better than the cheap classics?
BARGAIN champagne or premium prosecco?
According to Nick Tatham, master of wine, at specialist Continental Wine & Food, there’s no competition. “A good, well-made...
Marked bottles boosting sales
Retailers looking to springboard off RTD's popularity with young adult consumers, adding PMPs into the premix might be well worth investigating.
Three up for the cup
Drinks giant follows strawberry and cucumber with a 2016 trio
IT’S not unusual to see flavoured cider launches and limited-edition releases in, or ahead of,...
Classic flavour in a new format
Kopparberg has continued its expansion into the spirits category with the launch of a new flavoured gin
Keep it cool this winter
When it comes to ready-to-drink beer and cocktails, convenience has the edge
THE term ‘cocktail party’ may still carry connotations of wealthy socialites in the...
Brewer set to eliminate 250 tonnes per year
Budweiser Brewing Group has taken a huge leap forward in reducing its use of single plastics
When Johnnie comes marching home
LAST Christmas was a good one for spirits, with 92m individual bottles sold in the 12-week run-up as measured by Nielsen. That was a...
BrewDog caters to key big night in occasions
Craft beer brand BrewDog reckons the big night in is more important than ever – and believes it has the formats to help retailers drive impulse sales.
A whisky mix
A new single malt whisky designed for mixing has been released by Glenmorangie distillery
Aspall Cyder is set to elevate the cider category this summer
Premium cider brand Aspall Cyder has kicked off a new marketing campaign to help position the brand as a go-to option for consumers for "elevated social occasions".
Havana Club unveils latest global collaboration with Martine Rose
Premium rum brand Havana Club has teamed up with fashion powerhouse Martine Rose to launch a limited edition variant of the Añejo 7 Años bottle.
VK gets summer ready with new Lemon & Lime flavour
Ready-to-drink brand VK is set to bring a fresh and zesty flavour to the category for the spring and summer months with its new Lemon & Lime variant.
From Russia with wings
PREMIUM vodka brand Russian Standard has secured an exclusive pouring tender with global carrier Emirates Airline.
Still on the rise
IT’S a good time to be a gin maker – or a gin drinker – in Scotland. The juniper and aromatics flavoured spirit has...
Malibu swaps around the flavours
Strawberry takes over in the latest launch for the Malibu brand from Pernod Ricard as the firm swaps out traditional coconut for a fresh and fruity take.
Glenmorangie offers eastern flavours
Capturing the sensory wonders of Tokyo in a bottle
ROSSSHIRE-based distillery Glenmorangie has delivered a unique taste of Japan with the launch of its latest...




































