It’s all about the apples – C&C launches Outcider into the Scottish on-trade
Available from Tennent’s Direct, the 4.0% cider had over 50 listings live across Scotland at launch – but the brand was born in 2017 in Northern Ireland, where it has since been a success with trade and consumers alike.
The Hearach from Isle of Harris adds an Oloroso cask matured edition
The new release – the second permanent expression within the distillery’s range – was entirely matured in first fill sherry butts, creating a ‘bold and deeply aromatic spirit’.
Bladnoch shakes up its range with two new age statement whisky expressions
Bladnoch 13 year old and Bladnoch 16 year old join the company’s 19 year old and 30 year old expressions in what is now the Heritage Collection.
It takes bravery to stand out in the UK’s crowded ready-to-drink market
According to NielsenIQ, ready-to-drink brands accounted for a staggering £3.2 billion global in sales in 2023, reflecting a growth of over 30% year-on-year.
Brugal releases second limited edition rum using toasted cask technique
Colección Visionaria Edición 02, Coffee, was developed by fifth generation Maestra Ronera, Jassil Villanueva Quintana, to build upon the success of Edición 01, which used cacao as the flavour source.
Artisan Spirits evoke Glasgow history and Kentucky expertise with The STANHOPE
With a lengthy family story behind it, the ambitious new brand has arrived on the market in two iterations – Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.
Global Brands selected as UK distributors for American Beverage Marketers
Family-owned ABM, based in New Albany, Indiana, is renowned for manufacturing cocktail mixers, syrups and fruit purées, using only the finest fruit with all natural flavours.
Scotland’s first ever coffee tequila brand enjoys a rash of early listings
Jalisgow has arrived on-trade at an array of Glasgow bars, including The Finnieston, Lebowskis, Kong, Wunderbar, The West Side Tavern, Gandolfi, Max’s Bar, and The Locale.
Salt, smoke and sweetness in the new East Neuk syrup from Eden Mill
The East Neuk of Fife was once famed for its sea salt production, making the coastal village of St Monans a centre of the trade in the 17th century until its decline in the 1820s.
Carling announced as Official Beer of the Scottish Professional Football League
Carling brand director at Molson Coors Beverage Company, Lee Willett, said: “Carling is the lager brand consumers most commonly associate with football so we are thrilled to be able to announce our partnership with the SPFL."
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