WKD to benefit from 2023 double-date with Love Island
Sales of WKD are at a ten-year high, with the brand standing as the no.1 RTD in both the on-trade and take home. Meanwhile Love Island has become a cultural phenomenon, justifying the inclusion of two separate series in a single year, with WKD as ‘Official Alcohol Partner’ for both.
‘Tongue in cheek’ drinks marketing falls foul of industry watchdog
COMPLAINTS against a number of alcoholic drink brands have been upheld by the industry’s independent regulator, the Portman Group.
Holyrood Distillery looks forward to summer fun
EARLY BIRD tickets are now on sale for The Mash Up festival at Holyrood Distillery, taking place from the 2nd to 4th June 2023.
Tomatin declared Sustainable Distillery of the Year
The Distillery is working with fellow members of the Scotch Whisky Association towards achieving the ambitious target, for the industry, of having net zero emissions in operations by 2040.
Guinness 0.0 is now available across the On Trade
Since its launch last year, Guinness 0.0 has become the fastest growing non-alcoholic beer in the Off Trade.
Students get a lesson in the art of whisky blending
Ian Macleod Distillers, the company behind the Glengoyne and Tamdhu single malts, had an eye on the future of the whisky industry when it collaborated with students from Heriot-Watt University for a special limited-edition bottling.
Vodka and gin continue to dominate spirits sales in Scotland’s pubs
THE two biggest spirits categories in Scottish premises, vodka and gin, continued to evolve in 2022 as brand owners looked to attract and hold onto spirits drinkers.
Sustainable success for Baileys and Diageo
Baileys, the Irish cream liqueur owned by Diageo, has been granted B Corp certification for the various sustainability initiatives it has introduced to its supply chain.
Hypernova – without a doubt the smokiest Ardbeg whisky ever
With notes of creosote, soot and tar on the nose with flavours including sweet chocolate, peppermint and bitter almonds, the 51% ABV whisky contains phenol levels in excess of 170 parts per million
Creative Alchemy from Black Bottle
Black Bottle has introduced two new single-batch-produced expressions in its Alchemy Series.
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