Dreaming of a gin Christmas

GIN in teacups is no longer the preserve of the secret tippler in prohibition Chicago. Super premium brand Hendrick’s has a gift pack, called...

Funds fuel expansion

A SCOTTISH vermouth maker has secured £120,000 worth of investment through a crowd funding campaign. Tait Bros successfully secured the funds through a campaign for...

Hunting a bargain

PMPs are performing well for German herbal liqueur brand Jägermeister.
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Strawberry gin forever

In the increasingly busy flavoured gin category, strawberry reigns supreme according to a poll of UK consumers.

Stores ‘will be on to a winner’

Convenience store bosses can look forward to a big rise in beer sales during the World Cup, reckons Budweiser.

Bringing in choice

Talonmore Drinks Company aims to offer consumers a greater choice across the alcohol free market with its Talonmore Non-Alcoholic spirit.

MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in June

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.

Havana Club embraces new Faces

Pernod Ricard has unveiled the new limited edition bottle design for its Havana Club 7 rum in partnership with fashion brand Places+Faces.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Further alcohol marketing consultation welcomed

Convenience retail and alcohol industry leaders have backed the Scottish Government’s decision to consult further with stakeholders over any new alcohol marketing regulations.

BrewDog makes it personal Punk

BrewDog is out to make it personal for Punk IPA as the craft brewer celebrates the brand's 17th birthday with some customisable cans.

Wattshot makes a Scottish first

Premium gin shot Wattshot has made its way to the Scottish market as the gin rolls out to venues across Edinburgh and is available for online purchase.
A bottle of GlenAllachie Meikle Tòir Turbo 2024 Edition rests against a wooden floor.

GlenAllachie grows Meikle Tòir series with The Turbo

The GlenAllachie Distillers Company has strengthened its Meilke Tòir series of whiskies with the launch of the limited edition The Turbo 2024.
Pack shots of Cointreau RTD cocktails including Lime Daiquiri and Berry Cosmo.

Cointreau enters the cocktail RTD market

Premium orange liqueur brand Cointreau has entered the RTD market with the launch of its new Cocktail Twists range, bringing a twist to some classic serves.
A person pours of a bottle of Hambledon sparkling wine into a glass which a person is holding.

Success for Hambledon wine

English sparking wine firm Hambledon Vineyard is seeking new avenues to expand the business following an award win at the Frontier Awards.
Tailored Spirits The Experimental Series range including Experiment 1 AXIS, Experiment 2 BUCK and Experiment 3 CLAW all stand against a grey background.

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.
A bottle of Altos Strawberry Margarita lies on its side on a wooden table with strawberries around the bottle. There is a bottle of Altos Tequila standing up to its left with a bottle of the Lime Margarita at the top of the image as well as a bottle of the Agave Tequila with lime segments, a barspoon and a measure.

Altos launches Strawberry Margarita ready-to-serve variant

Agave tequila brand Altos has expanded on its range of ready-to-serve cocktails with the launch of its new Altos Strawberry Margarita bottles.