UK rights for Kronenbourg 1664 to change hands
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company and Heineken UK have announced that the UK rights to produce and distribute the French beer brand Kronenbourg 1664 will transfer to the Carlsberg Group from 1 June 2023.
Turntable – flipping the record on ordinary whisky blending
Glasgow-based brothers Alasdair and Gordon Stevenson are on a mission to disrupt the whisky industry status quo – starting with this week’s launch of the first three of their new ‘Turntable’ range of whisky blends.
Mapping a course for northern rum
DUNNET Bay Distillery in Thurso ‑ one of Scotland’s most northerly distillers – has moved into the rum market for the first time ahead of the summer season.
Cruzcampo lager brings a fresh taste of Spain to the UK on-trade
Launching to the on-trade this month, the 4.4% ABV lager is available exclusively on draught, positioned to help operators offer their customers ‘a great quality experience at an accessible price point’.
All hail the most British of ciders
BRITISH apples grown and pressed in Devon form the heart of a limited edition cider created specially for the imminent Coronation.
New whisky range selected for the Scottish capital
The first wave of this new branded collection comprises three top drams from distilleries in Speyside, Islay and the Highlands, with the Speyside matured for seven years, and both the Highland and Islay whiskies matured for nine years, before bottling in Leith.
Add a spritz of sunshine to your drinks list
Originally a long drink mixing sparkling wine with a bitter liqueur and topped with soda water, the spritz has evolved over the years and now appears on menus in a range of different guises, using gin or vodka in place of the traditional liqueur.
Coronation weekend could drive customers into pubs and bars
The coronation of The King and The Queen Consort presents a key opportunity for operators to highlight ‘quintessentially British’ products.
Kopparberg’s summer campaign comes out punching
WITH 80% of fruit cider drinkers reported to be actively seeking out new flavours, Kopparberg is preparing for 2023’s summer season with the launch of a limited-edition Summer Punch that adds a taste of peach to its apple cider.
Whiskey-based Shanky’s Whip sets out to disrupt liqueur market
Distilled in Co. Cavan and blended and bottled by Shanky & Shireman under bond in Ireland, Shanky’s Whip is imported by Biggar and Leith, and available to purchase wholesale across the UK through distributor, Craftwork.
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