Drinks news

Stirling-based VC2 Brands has hit back at the Portman Group after the watchdog’s complaints panel forced it to rename its flagship product – despite giving it a clean bill of health for several years. VC2 has rebranded its Stiffy’s vodka liqueur as Stivy’s after the panel ruled that the product’s name was in breach of Portman’s code of practice on the naming, packaging and promotion of alcoholic drinks.

SCOTTISH beer firm Innis & Gunn is preparing to unleash a new limited edition stout that has been matured in Irish whiskey casks. Innis &...

It’s shaping up to be a vintage Christmas for entry-level wines, writes Guy Chatfield THE trade at Christmas fascinates me as there always seems a...

THE second annual Boutique Bar Show, held in Edinburgh last week, has been hailed a success after attracting more visitors than the inaugural event....

GLASGOW style bar Metropolitan has unveiled a new cocktail menu. A special launch party was held last month to celebrate the introduction of the new...

STONE’S, the ginger wine brand owned by Accolade Wines, is investing a claimed £2 million on a new ad campaign for its Ginger Joe...

SEASONAL serves are likely to be a key part of the festive drinks offer at many outlets this Christmas – and the country’s leading...

A NEW range of pre-mixed cocktails has been launched in the off-trade in time for Christmas. The three-strong CJ’s range from Intercontinental Brands (ICB), whose...

GLAYVA, the whisky liqueur owned by Whyte & Mackay, is looking to attract new consumers in the approach to Christmas with the launch of...

WEMYSS Malts has appointed Stellar Brands to handle the distribution of its full whisky range. The deal will see Stellar become responsible for the complete...