With interest in Asian spirits growing in popularity in the UK, The Whisky Exchange has launched a series of nine…
With interest in Asian spirits growing in popularity in the UK, The Whisky Exchange has launched a series of nine…
Brewer Carling has announced that it will be entering the premium beer market with the launch of its Black Label beer next month. An addition to the core Carling range, Carling Black Label will be rolling out across the UK off-trade from mid-March. It has been described as a way for lager drinkers to “trade up” from the…
The latest new product development across beer, wine, spirits, RTDs and low & no. SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS Brunette Clear Organic Coffee Liqueur 22% abv £31 USP: Bordeaux Distilling Co have launched an organic, transparent coffee liqueur. The brand said that the liquid offers a unique sensory experience, perfect for a range of classic coffee cocktails. On the palate, the…
Price is a more significant influence than health and wellbeing among consumers who are cutting back on their alcohol consumption, new research from MMR Research shows. The consumer research agency said that 39% of consumers are limiting their alcohol intake due to affordability, compared with just 22% who say they’re doing so to support health and fitness goals and 14% who…
By Jeff Evans, chair of The International Beer Challenge Cairngorm Lochan, 3.4%Cairngorm’s range of bottled beers includes the award-winning Wildcat (strong bitter, 5.1%) and Black Gold (milk stout, 4.4%), and this recent addition may well soon join them in picking up medals. As depicted on the label, a lochan is a small lake – or, more precisely, a small loch – indicating the…
The latest new product development across beer, wine, spirits, RTDs and low & no. SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS The GlenAllachie Lunar New Year Limited Edition Single Malt 48% abv £78.99 USP: The GlenAllachie distillery has released a limited-edition single malt celebrating the Lunar New Year. The distillery said it was inspired by the Year of the Fire Horse, where the seventh animal meets the fire…
After two years of constant declines in the fine wine market, Champagne has finally indicated a small upturn, according to Winecap. In its 2025 fine wine report, Winecap said that Champagne experienced its first month-on-month gain in a year in June. This followed a period in which most leading Champagne brands, such as Dom Pérignon, Cristal, Salon, Krug and Taittinger,…
Aluna Rum has signed a new UK distributor after being with Mangrove UK for eight years. Aluna Rum, which was launched by Heather Graham and Guy Ritchie in 2017, has announced that Brand Tap Group will distribute its products in the UK, commencing 1 January. Graham, co-founder of Aluna Rum, said that the swap comes as the brand…
