The latest issue of Drinks Retailing is out now and available to read on our website. As the drinks industry prepares for Christmas, we’ve…
The latest issue of Drinks Retailing is out now and available to read on our website. As the drinks industry prepares for Christmas, we’ve…
The map for cool climate wines is expanding, with more countries and regions gaining recognition as producers of quality wines. Alongside this, a growing number of consumers are discovering the styles produced from grapes grown in countries that have a longer growing season, often with warm summer days followed by drops in temperature at night. Laura Jewell MW, Wine Australia’s regional general manager EMEA, says…
Thatchers Cider has introduced its first alcohol-free cider, Zero. Thatchers Zero, which has an alcoholic strength of 0.0%, is crafted using a selection of Thatchers’ favourite bittersweet apple varieties to create an alcohol-free cider, which the company said has “body, smoothness and character”. Martin Thatcher, managing director, said: “We have taken a lot to time and care in the production of Zero. Created to be…
Nisa has announced it is helping retailers transition into colder weather with a Hail the Ale event to help drive footfall and sales. The event, which will run until October 29, offers competitive pricing and offers on a wide range of popular ales. Ales on the three for £5 promotion include: Brewdog Punk IPA 33cl and Elvis Juice 33cl. Sharp’s Doom Bar 50cl, Wychwood Hobgoblin…
Tennent’s Lager, the official beer of Scottish Rugby, is offering fans the chance to win a money-can’t-buy experience to see the national team play pitch side with its latest on-pack promotion. Bespoke packs of Tennent’s will have unique batch codes for shoppers to enter online and unlock prizes. The top prize offers a pitch-side seat in the “Best Seat in the House” Tennent’s dug-out for…
The Spirited Union Distillery has launched what it claims is the world’s first botanical white rum. The Amsterdam-based venue is a botanical rum distillery, which opened its doors to bartenders and consumers, allowing them to explore the world of botanical rum. The popular visitor destination offers masterclasses where consumers can distill their own botanically-flavoured rum using individual copper stills. Union Lemon & Leaf Rum is…
Majestic Wine chief executive Rowan Gormley has confirmed that the group intends to sell the entire Majestic business after deciding Naked Wines offers greater growth potential. He said it is in advanced discussions with several bidders, as Waterstones owner Elliott Advisors gatecrashed the process this week. Gormley was installed as chief executive of the enlarged group when Majestic bought Naked Wines, the company he founded, back…
Waitrose has launched a new service allowing customers to try a variety of gins without leaving the house. The new gin experience offers five different gins as part of a new launch called Gin O’Clock, which falls under the Waitrose Wine Tasting at Home concept. The experience offers a two-house session led by one of the supermarket’s specialists and it can be either hosted in…
