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...
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...
Mixing up the Cuban classic
New label to reflect brand heritage
Value focus for Beefeater
Pernod Ricard has put value front and centre with its latest Beefeater launch
Whisky start-up unveils first bottled experimental series
Whisky bottling start-up firm The Tailored Spirits Co. has unveiled its first series of single malt whiskies in a bid to explore the experimental side of whisky.
Heard it on the grapevine
THINGS are changing in the wine market and retailers offering more unusual grapes could do well in 2018
A final push
Convenience channel spirits sales hit a high in the week between Christmas and New Year, says Glenfiddich, Grant’s and Hendrick’s owner William Grant &...
New gins ready to hit off-trade
Three Scottish gin brands have new offerings that convenience store retailers might want to consider adding to their off-trade shelves.
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...
Lind & Lime attains B-Corp certification
Edinburgh-based gin firm Lind & Lime has achieved B Corp certification marking it as only one of four Scottish gin distillers to achieve this title.
Dram with an earful of flavour
Black Bottle has launched a new series of whisky expressions with a musical twist.
Enter the spiders
FIRST there were spirit beers. Now there are spirit ciders – or “spiders” – to grab the attention of trend-conscious young drinkers.
SHS Drinks’ first...
Priced up for sales
Budweiser has launched a price-marked pack for Corona Extra
Clink with pink wine
WINE brand Jam Shed is looking to tap into demand for rosé varietals, with the launch of its first pink variant: Jam Shed Californian Rosé.
Check in on gin
THERE’S no question who the cool kid is in the spirits class at the moment as gin sales continue to show double digit growth...
