Value up but volume flat

EMPTY nesters buy more beer for home consumption than any other age group in the UK, according to the latest findings by research firm Kantar Worldpanel.
Pack shots of Krupnik Polish vodka and Two Drams Blended Scotch Whisky.

Halewood rolls out a double launch on spirits

Halewood Artisanal Spirits has expanded on its offer in the off-trade with the roll out of two new expressions including a Polish vodka and blended whisky.

Another year, price-marked

DRINKS giant Diageo has underlined its faith in the PMP by holding the price of its top-selling price-marked pack – Smirnoff 70cl – at...
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.
A line-up of Martini vermouth bottles stand on a marble table. (From left to right) Martini Fiero L'Aperitivo, Rosso Vermouth, Bianco Vermouth, Vibrante L'Aperitivo Vibrante Non-Alcoholic and Floreale L'Aperitivo Non-Alcoholic.

Bacardi unveils a new era for Martini vermouth

Spirits giant Bacardi Limited has unveiled a new look and bottle shape for Martini vermouth in a bid to bring more premium credentials to the brand.
Pack shots of Hidden Sea wine including its Chardonnay and Shiraz Cabernet.

Hidden Sea reveals a new look

Premium Australian wine brand Hidden Sea has unveiled a new look across its UK range aiming to highlight its commitment to ocean health.
Red Door Gin summer limited edition

New gin fit for summer

RED Door Highland Gin is welcoming the summer months with the release of a limited edition gin
Buckfast

Scotland’s most valuable brands: tonic wine

Convenience hit WHILE virtually all of the other top-selling alcohol brands in the Scottish off-trade can be slotted into one category or another, Buckfast is...
Beavertown Bones lager

A bare bones lager

Beavertown Bones is a 4.4% ABV lager brewed with a focus on freshness. The new brew is available in 330ml cans. It is already on sale in the on trade and available through Beavertown’s website, priced at £2 per can.
Pack shots of Jam Shed Mini Box Malbec.

Jam Shed expands on Mini Box range with Malbec

Global wine firm Accolade Wines has expanded on the Jam Shed Mini Box range as the Jam Shed Malbec variant joins the format.
The Glencadam Reserva de Jerez has an Oloroso sherry cask finish.

Glencadam Distillery unveils exclusive dram

Glencadam Distillery has launched an exclusive 27-year-old Oloroso sherry cask finish single malt – Glencadam Reserva de Jerez – which is limited to just 1,691 individually numbered bottles and comes with an RRP £700.

Packaging up the globe

FOREIGN travel, world cuisine and simple curiosity  encourage interest in beers from around the world and UK distributors are continuing to develop a series...

Ready and thrilling

New flavours, formats and designs aim to keep RTDs, cocktails and spirit beers on trend FOR the young adult consumer, innovation is key – be...
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Darker future?

TAX changes have benefited beer sales in Britain in recent years and continuing pressures on pubs have seen sales move to the off-trade, says...

New look aims to attract new enthusiasts

TOMATIN Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has a new look as part of a package designed to raise awareness of the whisky with new...

Glasgow 1770 springs into new launches

The Glasgow Distillery has expanded on its Small Batch Series with the Glasgow 1770 with three new additions that have been specially made for the spring.