Monthly Archives: August 2018
Gin: Growing category is spirit of the moment
GIN continues to go from strength to strength in Scotland’s pubs and bars, with value sales rising from £77.6 million in 2017 to £97.3m this year.
Wine: Bubbling up beneath the surface
The category’s total value sales of £420.6m show that wine is still a huge force to be reckoned with for operators.
Imported whiskey: From foreign shores to pubs’ doors
IT’S a case of ‘as you were’ at the top of the imported whiskey table, with all five brands retaining their positions from last year.
Static sales for tequila
Sales in the past year were fairly static, dipping by £144,000 to a value of £12.9 million.
Cider sales branch out
CIDER continues to move from strength to strength, with sales in the Scottish on-trade up £2.5 million to a total of £142m
Rum: Darker journey continues
CONSUMERS have continued journeying to the dark side of rum, which is reflected in the latest CGA statistics for the category.
Liqueurs and RTDs: Specialities stay strong
Liqueurs' versatility key to success
High flyers: The brands taking off in the on-trade
Movers and shakers making strides in Scotland’s pubs
Lager, ale & stout: Lager is still trade king
DESPITE a slight dip in overall sales, lager remains king of the on-trade – accounting for 29.6% of sales in Scotland’s pubs and bars.
Low & no-alcohol beer: A sensible year for sales
Low and no-alcohol variants continue to add fans in the trade
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
