Fife focus for Kingsbarns

Family-owned Fife distillery Kingsbarns has unveiled a new whisky – Balcomie
espresso martinis

Bring the party home

WHETHER it’s a big night in or a few drinks before heading out, price-sensitive consumers appear to be getting more adventurous with spirits at home.
A bottle of aperol spritz and prosecco next to two aperol spritz cocktails and canopes

Spritz up wine this season

Capitalising on sparkling wine during Christmas with Aperol Spritz cocktails.

Sticking with known brands

Alcohol-free beer continues to dominate the low/no-alcohol category.

Belhaven supports local

Belhaven pushes up the importance of Scottish brands for local consumers highlighting the need for convenience retailers to capitalise on provenance.
1881's navy strength gin, Honours, was crowned a winner in the Gin Guide Awards 2023.

Convenience in Brief | 1881 Distillery, Four Loko and Britvic news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about alcoholic and soft drinks.

Hooch has a Soopa offer

Hooch has launched a Soopa new RTD with a new caffeinated alcoholic RTD option in three different flavour variants with Soopa Hooch.
Gin Bothy owner Kim Cameron is delighted to make it to Hollywood.

Convenience in brief | Gin Bothy, Nisa and Ardbeg news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Gin Bothy, Nisa and Ardbeg.

Nc’Nean pushes whisky innovation

Organic whisky distiller Nc'nean has grown its innovative Huntress range with the launch of the dessert-inspired Huntress Orchard Cobbler.

The Famous Grouse flies with Sherry Cask

Scotch blended whisky brand The Famous Grouse has strengthened its core range with the launch of its new Sherry Cask Finish whisky.
A pack of Coors lager sits on a rock step with a bottle of Coors lager to its side with red rock steps in the background.

Win a trip to Colorado with new Coors promo

Consumers are in with the chance to bag an epic music experience holiday to Colorado with the new on-pack promotion for Coors lager
ScotGov believes the new MUP will help to cut the number of alcohol-related deaths.

New MUP ‘will do little to help’

Industry leaders have given a mixed reaction to the introduction of a higher minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol, which has come into force today.

Vault City rolls out Last Christmas Wham sour

Edinburgh-based sour beer brewery Vault City has rolled out a festive brew inspired by a duo of 80s favourites with its Last Christmas sour beer.
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 Glencadam American Oak Reserve and Tomintoul Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cash Finish.

Glencadam and Tomintoul head to Tesco whisky ranges

Two award-wining single malts from Angus Dundee Disitllers brands Glencadam and Tomintoul have rolled out across Tesco stores for the first time.
Pack shots of Peacock Cider Passion Fruit & Guava.

Kingfisher Drinks struts out with the new Peacock Passion Fruit & Guava cider

Premium world beer, cider and spirits firm Kingfisher Drinks has announced a new flavour for its Peacock Cider brand with the new Passion Fruit & Guava drink.