Dr Kirstie McCallum

Snobbery free whisky

Leith-based whisky maker Crabbie’s may be waiting on the first mature spirit from its Bonnington Distillery, but the brand is ready to help consumers enjoy a dram this Christmas.
Black Bottle

Dram with an earful of flavour

Black Bottle has launched a new series of whisky expressions with a musical twist.
Plymouth Gin new packaging

Sustainable gin packs

Plymouth Gin has rolled out more environmentally friendly packaging, eliminating all single-use plastic and reducing the weight of the glass used by 15%.
Innis & Gunn 0.0% Lager

ABV free shoots onto shelf

Innis & Gunn has joined the low- and no-alcohol game with the release of its 0.0% lager.
The Macallan

New year, new whisky

The Macallan has raised more than a glass to the new year, with its latest Hogmanay inspired expression.
Height of Arrows gin

Edinburgh inspiration

The first whisky distillery to start production of single malt in Edinburgh since 1925 has turned its hand to gin.
Boe Gin

Mixing it up with vodka

Boë Gin’s three-strong vodka range offers consumers a fruity twist on the white spirit.

Spirited success

SPAR hit the back of the net twice at the BBC Good Food Drinks Taste Awards 2021 – scoring two gold medals.

Miniature option for Brockmans

SHOPPERS looking for a little festive spirit this Christmas can now pick up Brockmans in a miniature giftpack.

Whiskies from down under

TWO Australian single malts have landed in the UK.

Cracking the code

CONSUMERS will be able to get quick access to cocktail classes this Christmas, thanks to a new festive initiative from Pernod Ricard.

Whisky galore in c-stores

CHRISTMAS has always been a key selling period for spirits, but this festive season retailers may want to consider recent shifts in consumer behaviour.

Citrus for Christmas

LAUNCHING in time for Christmas, the latest expression from Bombay Sapphire brings the flavour of Murcian Fino lemons to the foreground.

Eastern flavour for gin brand

MIDDLE Eastern flavours are at the heart of the latest gin launch from Opihr.

Wee gin’s fruity first

GLASGOW-based Courageous Spirits has released the first flavoured variant under its Glasgow Gin brand.
Guinness no alcohol

A stout without the alcohol

Fans of Ireland’s most famous stout can now pick up an ABV-free version of Guinness.