• The ad’s male lead has his hair shampooed while drinking a glass of Southern Comfort.

Spirit makes itself comfortable

New advert to promote brand in the run up to Christmas CHARACTERS who are ‘completely comfortable with themselves’ once again take centre stage in the...
Limited edition cider made permanent

Limited edition cider made permanent

REKORDERLIG’S limited edition Passionfruit cider is to become a permanent fixture in the range after what the firm behind the Swedish brand described as...
Flavoured vodka is a “key growth area” according to Pernod Ricard, the firm behind Absolut.

Vodka category is in top gear

Drinks firms highlight growth potential of premium and flavoured brands VODKA might still be the biggest-selling spirit in the Scottish on-trade, but premium brands...
Baileys Chocolat Luxe

Chocs the way for latest liqueur

A NEW variant of Baileys cream liqueur has been described by parent company Diageo as “our biggest innovation in Western Europe this year”. A blend...
Smirnoff strikes gold

Smirnoff strikes gold – New flavour launched

SMIRNOFF’S range of flavoured vodkas has been bolstered with a new cinnamon variant. Described by parent company Diageo as a blend of Smirnoff and cinnamon...
The new variants are being rolled out.

Shloer adds festive fizz to range

TWO new variants have been added to the Shloer soft drinks range ahead of the Christmas period. Celebration Pink Fizz and Celebration White Bubbly are...
McEwan’s Red has been backed by marketing activity since it was launched in April.

McEwan’s shows its true colours

Red ambassadors hit the road on summer sampling trail BREWER Wells & Young’s saw Red this summer as it ramped up activity for its newest...
Czech out new beer from Budvar

Czech out new beer from Budvar

CZECH brewer Budvar has launched a new 3.8% ABV lager in the UK. Said to be more bitter than Budvar’s signature beer, with a...
Many happy returns: the ‘birthday’ activity is said to be one of the brand’s biggest sales drivers.

Celebrate good times with Jack

Trade urged to get behind brand’s ‘birthday’ activity next month INSTANT-win competitions, online activity and advertising will form part of a month-long celebration of Jack...
The 46% ABV Glen Garioch Virgin Oak.

Wood you believe it? Single malts launched

SCOTCH whisky firm Morrison Bowmore Distillers has launched the first single malts to be matured in virgin oak casks from two of its distilleries. The...

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