Products to look out for this year
Bibendum has predicted the drinks it expects to be big in 2020
New contenders taking a shot at sales
Of all the categories covered in this year’s Top Brands list, liqueurs and speciality drinks is the one that shows the most activity
Rum navigating stormier seas
Big names still dominate sales as tastes move to the dark side
More drinkers say yes to low and no
Lifestyle choices and tougher drink driving limits have led to consumers reducing their alcohol intake and made low and no-alcohol beers a must for every bar
Striking a balance between flavours
Favourite variants fighting off challenges from dark contenders
It’s one giant leap for juniper in bars
Flavoured and Scottish gins continue to grow in the country’s pubs and bars
An essential spirit for pubs
Although the top three biggest vodka brands in the on-trade stayed the same this year, there has been plenty of movement just below the surface in terms of what consumers are looking for
Must Stock 2020: The products on everyone’s lips
A look at some of the categories making waves in venues across Scotland
There’s a whisky for every taste
Bars should offer customers a variety of drams and serves, say firms
Raise the bar with stellar drinks offer
Better drinks and experiences in venues will be crucial in 2020, say firms
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
