Behind the brand: soft drinks in 2018

Ed Jones of Vimto Out of Home talks trends and the incoming sugar tax
The new 11% ABV sparkling wine.

Wholesaler can do fizz

DRINKS wholesaler Bear Smyth has launched a new sparkling wine in a can
Blackwoods vodka and gins have a new-look bottle inspired by the roaring 1920s.

New look has old inspiration

Updated look influenced by 1920s and golden era of cocktails

Drinks categories to keep an eye on

A look at some of the products that should be making a mark in 2018
John Bagnall has been appointed as Brockmans Gin’s second UK brand ambassador.

A home win for premium gin

Brand scores with the appointment of spirits aficionado
Brugal 1888 has an all-new design.

A new age for rum brand

THE firm behind Dominican rum brand Brugal has unveiled a new look for its 1888 rum.

Gin boom to continue

AS more brands enter the market and an increasing number of venues look to specialise in the spirit, it almost goes without saying that gin most certainly remains a must stock.
Wine

Wining and dining

WHILE there has been plenty of buzz around spirits in 2017, wine has continued to perform strongly
Liqueur

Lucrative liqueurs

LIQUEURS and speciality spirits is a category which is nothing if not varied – encompassing a vast number of styles and serves.
Big Peat 25 Year Old Gold Edition

‘Old and rare’ trilogy launched

FAMILY-owned  Scotch whisky firm Douglas Laing & Co has extended its Big Peat range with the launch of a 25 year old Islay blended malt

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