Category moves to the dark side
Cider producers press ahead with more formats and new flavours
On-trade’s favourite spirit flourishes
Licensees looking to benefit from the move towards Scottish spirits will be pleased to see there has been an increase in the nation’s selection of vodkas this year
Complex product is a trade essential
Wine is one of the biggest drinks categories in the on-trade and can’t be ignored next year
The sweet flavour of spirit sales
Drinks firms have predicted a rum revival similar to the one seen in the gin category, and this would seem to be supported by the number of new products – and new distilleries – entering the market
Water of life has a life of its own
Domestic and imported whiskies remain important to the Scottish on-trade
A varied category with a broad appeal
The category itself continues to evolve, both in terms of new product launches and serving styles – with a number of liqueur and speciality brands now actively courting the cocktail market
A soft focus can pay off
Soft drinks is becoming an increasingly complex category
Spirit that is only getting stronger
The current ‘gin boom’ is expected to continue into the new year and beyond
Cheers to the biggest-selling product
Draught is still the leading beer format in Scotland, accounting for more than 90% of beer volumes sold through the country’s bars and pubs
Scotland has innovation in abundance
Scottish companies, in particular, have pulled out all the stops on the innovation front this year
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
