Love Drinks has secured the distribution rights for White Heron Drinks, which produces British Cassis. British Cassis, which was founded by Jo Hilditch in 2005, is a blackcurrant liqueur made using fruit from Whittern Farms in Herefordshire, which has been in her family for four generations. Hilditch appeared on Dragon’s Den and after rejecting four offers from the Dragons the brand secured key listings in…

The beleaguered winemakers of Beaujolais are celebrating after 2018 delivered the sort of vintage that can save many from biting the dust. Hail ravaged the region in 2016 and 2017 and some producers feared for their livelihoods as they headed into this year. But Mother Nature smiled on the area to the north of Lyon this year and superb conditions led to a…

Absolut has revealed its latest NPD for the off-trade – a new craft bottle range of drinks blended with fruit juice. Absolut Juice Edition, which will launch with two flavours: Strawberry and Apple, is made using Absolut Vodka and fruit juice. The new range is presented in 50cl bottles to tap into the growing trend for craft products, and the drinks have a lower abv…

Cidersmiths has signed an agreement with Cider Supply Co to distribute its French brand, Galipette Cidre, in the UK. Galipette will be available in Waitrose stores from May 1st as part of the supermarket’s plans to reinvigorate its beer and cider aisles. The brand also has listings in the on-trade. CSCo managing director, Ilkka Soini, said: “We are excited to announce our entry into the…

Cornish Orchards is introducing a Dry Cider in kegs and 50cl bottles. The producer, which was acquired by the Fuller’s Beer Company in 2013, has brought out Dry Cider, made from three apple varieties: Harry Masters Jersey, Dabinet and Michelin. The drink has a full, fruity flavour with a dry finish, due to the tannins in these apples. Patrick Gardner, general manager, said: “Dry Cider…

A handcrafted, super-premium cider from Canada is on its way to the UK. Bulwark, which will be available in 33cl crown cork glass bottles priced at £4 each, is made from a signature blend of five North American apple varieties, produced using wine-making methods. The apple variety blend of Golden Russets, Northern Spy, Cortland, McIntosh and Honey Crisp, is said to provide a balance of…

Clamato, described as ‘the cult US tomato cocktail juice with a twist’, has released a festive campaign in the UK. The activity involves sharing new recipes while the company is also working with bartenders on a cocktail competition for the savoury drink. Meanwhile, the Clamato team is also launching a Christmas cocktail suggestion called Mrs Klaus’ Tipple, which blends the drink with Amaretto and fresh…