RTDS & MIXERS
Funkin Cocktails Spritzes
4.5% abv
£2.30
USP: Funkin Cocktails has expanded its RTD range to include Limoncello and Raspberry. The brand said spritzes remain a consumer favourite over the summer and sees the RTD format as ideal for parties, picnics and festivals. They will be sold in Tesco.
Four Loko Hawaii
8.4% abv
£3.49
USP: Four Loko has launched a new RTD: Hawaii. The liquid combines pineapple, raspberry and vodka. The brand has described the drink as ideal for summertime.
Daughters of the Vine
7% abv
£2.75
USP: Treasury Wine Estates is expanding its RTD market with Daughters of the Vine, a new sangria brand aimed at a younger generation of wine drinkers. The product has tasting notes of red wine infused with blood orange and ginger flavours.
Franklin & Sons RTD range
5.5% abv
£21.50 for 12 cans
USP: Franklin & Sons has partnered with Masons of Yorkshire to launch a RTD range including Original Gin & Light Tonic and Vodka, Lime, & Lemonade. Both RTDs have been launched in 250ml cans and are available online alongside on the TransPennine Express later in June.
WINE
Rosé de Noirs 2019
£42
USP: Roebuck Estates has released a new vintage sparkling wine as part of its Classic Collection range. The Rosé de Noirs 2019 is crafted from 94% Pinot Noir, 4% Pinot Meunier and 2% Pinot Précoce. The fruit for the liquid was grown across Roebuck’s vineyards in West Sussex. The bunches were pressed and partially fermented in old Burgundian barrels and then aged on lees for 57 months.
Diablo Velvet Merlot
£10.50
USP: The wine brand Diablo is launching its Velvet Merlot in Morrisons in May. Launched in 2019, the brand said that it is growing fast and now has seven wines in retail distribution in the UK.
La Grande Dame 2018
£175
USP: Created by Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame 2018 is coming to the UK off-trade through independent specialists, as well as Selfridges and Harrods. The Champagne is made predominantly with Pinot Noir grapes and features tasting notes of lime, yuzu, floral aromas, apple, pear, ginger, tonka beans, pastry notes and salinity.
Sonsierra Barrel-Fermented Viura 2023
£15.40
USP: Created by Bodegas Sonsierra and distributed by Anthony Byrne Fine Wines, Sonsierra Barrel-Fermented Viura 2023 is now available in the UK. Made from 40-year-old Viura vines in the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, the wine is said to convey great elegance and complexity, developed through just under three months of barrel-aging on the lees in American oak.
Viña Pomal Sparkling Reserva 2020
£15
USP: Rioja Brand Viña Pomal has launched a sparkling wine made under the D.O.Ca exclusively through Majestic. The liquid is made using the traditional method with 100% Garnacha. It is aged for 24 months and has notes of red berries, white fruit and citrus.
Kylie Minogue Côtes de Provence Rosé
£18
USP: To celebrate the five-year anniversary of Kylie Minogue Wines, a limited-edition bottle has been released. The Côtes de Provence Rosé is available through Harvey Nichols and on the Kylie Minogue Wines website. The rosé has aromas of watermelon and lemon blossom.
19 Crimes Tempranillo
£7.50
USP: 19 Crimes has expanded into the Spanish wine category with its new Tempranillo. The brand said that the liquid is a fruity wine with red and black cherry aromas, spicy smoked notes and a touch of oak.
Viña Pomal Reserva Blanc de Noirs Rioja Sparkling 2020
£15
USP: Viña Pomal has unveiled its first ever sparkling Rioja for the UK market. The premium wine will be available through Majestic. It is made with 100% Garnacha and has notes of red berries, white fruit and citrus.
Eisberg Grenache Rosé
0% abv
£8
USP: Alcohol free wine brand Eisberg has announced the launch of a Grenache Rosé which will be coming to selected Tesco stores. The brand said the liquid was created to cater to the tastes of Provence rosé drinkers and has notes of grapefruit, berries, watermelon, cucumber and herbs.
Langlois Blanc de Blancs 2020 Extra Brut
£29
USP: To celebrate its 140th anniversary year, Maison Langlois has released a new cuvée to its permanent range. Langlois Blanc de Blancs 2020 Extra Brut is the first certified organic Crémant de Loire from the winery. It is created with the house’s signature grape, Chenin Blanc, which makes up 58% of the blend. The liquid is then aged on lees for over 3 years and rested for 6 months after disgorgement. The winery said the drink has acacia on the nose, with elegant honey notes and a menthol hint.
Hazendal Prestige Brut Cap Classique
£350
USP: Southern African based Hazendal Wine Estate has launched its Artist Label Series with artwork from Patra Ruga. The estate said it has a mission to inspire cultural conversation through contemporary African art. The limited-edition wine which starts the series, Hazendal Prestige Brut Cap Classique, is a mix of 62% Chardonnay and 38% Pinot Noir.
Norah Jones This Life
12.5% abv – 13.5% abv
£10.99 – £14.99
USP: Singer Norah Jones has become a co-owner of French winery Maison Wessman and created a two-bottle wine collection inspired by her music. The debut range includes This Life Rosé, a blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache, with notes of fresh red fruits, citrus and white flowers. The second wine in the collection is This Life Crémant de Limoux, made from 57% Chardonnay, 27% Chenin, 9% Pinot Noir and 7% Mauzac. This sparkling wine offers notes of peach, citrus and toasted hazelnut.
Bowler & Brolly x London Cru Pét Nat
£12.99
USP: For English wine week Aldi has launched an exclusive sparkling wine: Bowler & Brolly x London Cru Pét Nat. Created in collaboration with London Cru Winery, the Pét Nat is made using English grapes from Oxfordshire, Hampshire and West Sussex. The dry bubbly wine has notes of apple and citrus and is crafted from a blend of Reichensteiner, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Bacchus.
Roebuck Rare Expression No. 96
£95
USP: English sparkling wine producer Roebuck Estates has launched its Rare Expressions No. 96. Created with fruit from the 2014 growing season, the liquid has been aged in bottle for 96 months. Only 1,625 bottles of this expression will be released, each individually labelled to highlight its rarity. The liquid comprises of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and has notes of baked apples, honey and a biscuity richness, layered with toasted walnuts and candied citrus peel.
Specially Selected Chassaux et Fils Sparkling Orange Wine
£9.99
USP: Aldi has launched its first ever sparkling orange wine. The supermarket said it is aromatic and inviting from the first sip with a nose of apricot and floral tones and a palate with a gentle tannic grip. The shop continued that the liquid leaves an impression of orange marmalade and minerality.
SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS
Nc’nean Lemon Meadow
48.5% abv
£85.95
USP: Nc’nean has announced the latest release in its Huntress series: Lemon Meadow. The new release uses a yeast derived from French sparkling wine production and has buttery, citrusy and biscuity notes most often associated with wine. The distillery said the end flavours are of lemon sorbet, fresh chamomile and butter shortbread.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company Core Range
45.8% abv
£44.95 – £99.95
USP: That Boutique-y Whisky Company has expanded its permanent core range with three new world whisk(e)ys: an 8-Year-Old English Rye, a 10-Year-Old Kentucky Bourbon, and a 21-Year-Old Irish Whiskey. All of the bottles were created in small batches of around 1000 and are being released in 700ml bottles.
Akashi-Tai Junmai Ginjo Sparkling Sake
7% abv
£35
USP: Artisinal Sake brand Akashi-Tai has expanded its range to include Akashi-Tai Junmai Ginjo Sparkling Sake in a full 72cl bottle. The liquid has notes of pear, white peach and floral undertones. The brand said it’s ideal to serve with sushi, seafood or light appetizers.
Fair Cucumber Liqueur
18% abv
£25.95
USP: Fair is launching a Cucumber Liqueur in time for the summer. Mangrove, who are distributing the product, said that the moderate abv allows consumers to create low-alcohol drinks when used as a mixer.
El Toro Coffee Tequila Liqueur
35% abv
£12.99
USP: Aldi is bringing back the El Toro Coffee Tequila Liqueur to its shelves for summer. The drink is said to have aromas of chocolate and vanilla. It is a blend of coffee liqueur and tequila.
Filey Bay Nurture
46.5% abv
£60
USP: Spirit of Yorkshire has created a single malt whisky to spotlight their regenerative farming practices. It will be exclusively sold at Waitrose. The brand said that everything in the liquid is traceable with 100% homegrown barley and farm-sourced water.
Beefeater Grapefruit Gin
27.5% abv
No RRP / left to retailers
USP: Beefeater has jumped on the grapefruit trend with the launch of its new Grapefruit Gin. The London brand has suggested using the gin, alongside agave syrup and grapefruit juice, to create a Paloma cocktail over the summer months. The spirit joins the brands other flavoured gins which include Blood Orange and Strawberry.
Rysa
46% abv
£46
USP: The Orkney Distillery has launched its latest small batch, the blended malt Scotch whisky – Rysa. The liquid has a nose of smokiness with raisin and burnt leather; a palate of peat smoke, crème brulée and a pepper nip and a long finish with smokiness and dried fruits.
InchDairnie Distillery
46.3% abv
£79
USP: Fife based InchDairnie Distillery is launching its first single malt Scotch whisky releases: KinGlassie Double Matured Aged 8 Years Fife Single Malt Scotch Whisky and KinGlassie Raw Aged 8 Years Fife Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The distillery said that the new products are ideal for those who like highly peated whiskies, but also those who want something different.
Apple & Ginger Gin Liqueur
20% abv
£25.50
USP: Jawbox gin has added a new Apple & Ginger Gin Liqueur to its range. Inspired by the unusual apple variety grown on the distillery’s estate just outside Belfast, the small-batch liqueur is available on- and -off-trade. The liquid has green apple notes, citrus, soft juniper and ginger spice.
Cigar Malt Series
£48.8%
£162
USP: Saltire Rare Malt has released the first bottle from its new range of whiskies: the Cigar Malt Series. The Speyside 18 years is the company’s oldest whisky release yet and is a deep-copper colour. Only 336 bottles are available. The brand said all the whiskies in the collection are ideal to pair with a perfect cigar.
Rose Absinthe Liqueur
24% abv
£27.95
USP: Devil’s Botany Distillery has launched a Rose Absinthe Liqueur. The distillery said its goal has always been to show that absinthe has space for creativity and reinvention. The liquid features Damask rose petals, creating a floral and aromatic liqueur with hints of aniseed, peppermint and elderflower.
Espolòn Cristalino
40% abv
£69.99
USP: Espolòn Tequila has launched a crystal-clear super premium tequila in the UK. Available at The Whisky Exchange, the liquid is made from 100% Blue Weber Agave. Espolòn has opted for a completely clear bottle option mirroring the drink.
Bathtub Gin X Belgravia in Bloom
40.3% abv
£34.95
USP: The Kent-based gin brand Bathtub Gin has partnered with the floral festival Belgravia in Bloom. As part of this, the brand has launched a limited-edition gin bottle. The liquid has top notes of juniper, cardamom and orange blossom with a hint of cinnamon. It can be purchased on Master of Malt.
Tormore Blueprint Series
48% abv
£59.95
USP: Tormore has unveiled three limited-edition bottlings under the Blueprint Series. The series includes three Tormore 10-year-old single malt whiskies, each matured in different cask types: Bourbon Barrel, Toasted Barrel and Cream Sherry casks.
Mozart Coconut Chocolate Liqueur
15% abv
£19.50
USP: Austrian brand Mozart has launched Coconut Chocolate Liqueur. The expression blends Caribbean coconut extract with white chocolate. The brand suggests serving it over ice or in a cocktail.
Rhubacello
28% abv
£22
USP: Wolfe Bros have launched Rhubacello, alongside the existing Lemoncello and Orancello. The liquid uses rhubarb from the Yorkshire Triangle and has been designed by Our Creative brand and packaging studio.
G’Vine Mango and Passionfruit Gin
£37.5% abv
£29.99
USP: Paragon Brands is launching a Mango and Passionfruit Gin under its G’Vine gin brand. The liquid is created with a neutral G’Vine gin and then distilled with botanicals in a copper pot still. The new flavour joins Royal Pear and Cardamom, Wild Peach and Summer Fruits and Watermelon.
Amontillado Sherry Cask Matured Blended Malt
52.8% abv
£58
USP: Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers has added to its sherry-led portfolio with a limited-edition Amontillado Sherry Cask Matured Blended Malt. The liquid is crafted from a blend of Speyside single malts and offers a dry and savoury profile which the producer said is shaped by dual maturation, first under flor then oxidatively.
Specially Selected Cassario Barbados Golden Rum
40% abv
£16.99
USP: Aldi has expanded its premium spirits line-up with Specially Selected Cassario Barbados Golden Rum. The supermarket said the drink is inspired by the Mount Gay Rum and has notes of caramel, dried fruit and a smoky finish.
Aberfeldy 18-Year-Old
46% abv
£108
USP: Aberfeldy 18-Year-Old is the latest addition to Aberfeldy’s Wine Cask Collection. The liquid has been finished in 18-year-old Tuscan wine casks sourced from Valdarno di Sopra region in Italy. The producer said the casks bring intense complexity and rich, fruity notes to the whisky, such as red plums, candied orange peel and honeyed figs.
Archive Collection 38-Year-Old
41.3% abv
£4,100
USP: Laphroaig has announced the release of the second edition in its Archive Collection, the 38-Year-Old. Created in the 1980s, the liquid has been matured in American ex-bourbon casks followed by a finish in a second-fill oloroso sherry hogshead. According to Laphroaig it offers notes of crystallised ginger, cloves and a touch of aniseed.
The Glendronach Aged 21 Years
48% abv
£250
USP: The Glendronach distillery has unveiled a new look for its Highland Single Malt, matured for a minimum of 21 years, which now comes now in newly restored packaging. The Aged 21 Years expression is bottled at 48% abv and is the first in the ultra-premium core range to debut the refreshed visual identity since the brand’s restaging in 2024. This restaging marked a new chapter for the distillery, incorporating elevated packaging and a creative campaign led by Scottish-born photographer and director Rankin.
Christian Drouin Chichibu Angels
43.5% abv
£105
USP: Christian Drouin has launched the latest in its Experimental Range: Chichibu Angels. The liquid is a limited-edition Calvados aged in casks from the Chichibu distillery in Japan. a 12-year-old Pays d’Auge calvados was matured in five old casks of the Japanese single malt Chichibu for periods of four to 10 months. On the nose are aromas of roasted apple and quince, followed by notes of woods and cereals. The palate has notes of barley husk, apple skin and citrus fruit.
Honey Thief
15% abv and 5% abv
£32 per liqueur and £16 per 4 cans
USP: Honey thief is now available in the UK off-trade. Created in Yorkshire by Nidhoggr, the Honey Thief range spans both liqueurs and RTDs with four premium liqueur flavours – Pure Honey, Elderflower Nectar, Sour Cherry, Blueberry & Blackcurrant – and a 330ml RTD Honey Thief Sparkling.
The Golden Union: Release No.1
50% abv
£49.95
USP: The London Distillery Company has launched The Golden Union series. The first in release, A Field in England, is a marriage of malt whiskies produced by both Adnams Distillery and The London Distillery Company. The liquid has a nose of toffee, buttered corn, cereal, meringue and waxed lemons. This moves into a palate of citrus, tropical fruit, preserved lemons, mango, white pepper, milk chocolate, oats and buttered toasts.
BEER & CIDER
Brothers Cider Pineapple and Passionfruit and Toffee Apple
3.4% abv
£1.50
USP: Brothers Cider is increasing its range by adding two permanent flavours. The Pineapple and Passionfruit variant is timely for the summer months while the Toffee Apple returns after previously being a consumer favourite. Both will be available to purchase in 500ml cans.
Days alcohol-free lager
0.0% abv
£5.50 from Waitrose for 4 cans
USP: Alcohol-free brand Days has launched a new formula for its alcohol-free lager. The product is created using a traditional Helles recipe and has an abv of 0.0%. It is a light straw colour in appearance with a clean malty biscuit body and crisp hop bitterness. On the new release, Duncan Keith, co-founder, said : “Over the past year, we’ve collaborated with some of the most forward-thinking experts in beer to create a brew that meets the evolving expectations of today’s drinkers.”
Old Mout Mango & Passionfruit
4% abv
£2.55
USP: Heineken UK is expanding its range of premium ciders with Old Mout Mango & Passionfruit. It joins the brand’s existing flavours Berries & Cherries, Kiwi & Lime and Pineapple & Raspberry.
Meadowsweet Farmhouse Pale
£6.50
4.2%
USP: Our Farm by Simon Rogan has partnered with Cumbrian-based Fell Brewery to create the third beer in a series of four artisan craft beers. The beer is made with produce either grown on the farm or foraged from the surrounding areas. The Farmhouse Pale is designed to have the taste of meadowsweet flowers alongside subtle vanilla notes. The beer will be available to purchase off-trade through the farm and brewery’s respective websites.
Brewdog Fruit Burst and Orange Crush
4.3–4.4% abv
£6–£7.49
USP: Brewdog has launched two new beers exclusively for the convenience channel. Fruit Burst is available at Co-op while Orange Crush has been developed for Booker. The former is a sessionable modern pale ale with tropical, passionfruit and berry notes. Meanwhile, the latter has tangy citrus aromas with orange zest peel and sherbet.
Hallucinating Love Pale Ale
4.5% abv
£4.85
USP: Electronic duo Maribou State has partnered with craft brewery Pressure Drop to create Hallucinating Love Pale Ale, named after the musicians’ latest album. It marks the brewery’s first artistic partnership and has flavours of citrus fruits, orange peel, grapefruit and tropical aromas.
2 and 8
4.3% abv
£7 for two
USP: To celebrate the release of 28 Years Later, Tiny Rebel has launched two new IPAs: 2 and 8. The first is a blood orange liqueur-infused IPA while the latter is a tropical pineapple IPA. The beers are available online via Tiny Rebel.
Tiny Rebel X Toast
4.5% abv
£3
USP: Toast Brewing has teamed up with Tiny Rebel to created a new beer brewed with surplus bakery bread. Created exclusively for Co-op stores the pale ale has notes of pineapple and citrus. The product will be found across 500 Co-op stores worldwide.
The Zenith Pasta IPA
5% abv
£3.25
USP: The Zenith Pasta IPA from Beyond Belief Brewing is now stocked in Sainsbury’s. The brewery uses a patented process that replaces 50% of base malt with surplus pasta, reducing environmental waste. The IPA has classic East Coast characteristics with a citrus and tropical fruits on the nose. The brand said that the product then veers into a West Coast style thanks to dry hopping with American hops.
Super Natural Lager
4.4% abv
£2.95
USP: New British beer brand Roley’s has launched its Super Natural Lager which it says has lowered sugars and removed carbs while retaining B3, B5, B6 and B9 vitamins. The beer has 89 calories and aromas of citrus, floral and soft malt. The brand said the product is targeted at people who have healthy and active lifestyles.
