Over a four year period, Scotland’s minimum unit pricing has cost the equivalent of £59.39 per adult or £71.12 per drinker, according to the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) was introduced in Scotland on 1 May 2018 at 50p per unit to prevent the sale of ‘cheap’ drinks, with the aim…
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As the no and low category goes from strength to strength, non-alcoholic natural spirit brand CROSSIP seeks financial investment through crowdfunding to scale the brand in the UK and launch further export markets. Many countries, such as the USA, look to the UK as being the leaders in the low-to-no category and there is real…
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Jersey-based rum brand, The Tidal Rum is proud to announce a partnership with P&O Cruises to create the first rum to be made and distilled at sea on all Caribbean holidays on board its newest ship, Arvia. With a shared passion for the sea environment and commitment to sustainability, The Tidal Rum is delighted to…
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Independent distiller, Loch Lomond Whiskies, has unveiled a spectacular new design for its packaging as part of further significant investment into the brand, reports the distillery. It’s hoped that the new branding will draw attention to the whisky in international markets. The refresh marks the next chapter for the whisky distiller which can trace its…
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The Covid-19 pandemic has reinforced the importance of the Chinese consumer to owners of international* high-end spirits brands – with purchasing shifting to the domestic market as international travel was curtailed. Now brand owners will have to monitor the situation closely, focusing on mainland China in the short term – in addition to the new…
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In collaboration with the Roca brothers, owners of El Celler de Can Roca – twice named Best Restaurant in the World, The Macallan has released Distil Your World New York, which it says captures the essence of one of the most iconic cities in the world. Crafted by The Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan, the 49.5% ABV single malt…
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As the RTD trend continues, a number of premium vodka brands are launching their first canned products focusing on the spritz serve, according to IWSR drink market analysis. Spritz itself has become a malleable term in recent years. Once referring to a combination of soda or sparkling water to wine or vodka, it has more…
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Yorkshire-based entrepreneurs Alex Bray and David Armstrong, are celebrating after the rum they created picked up a slew of four top industry awards. AB Gold Rum, which combines Jamaican rum from the Caribbean with Yorkshire spring water and is bottled in Yorkshire, has just been awarded Bronze in the World Rum Awards. It was also…
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While low to no alcohol spirits continue to grow in popularity, with these spirits usually around 2% ABV to 0.0% ABV, another category is entering the market. Usually referred to as ‘light spirits’, these are around 10% ABV. One of these new light spirits is DECEM. Directly translated to ten in Latin, each 10% ABV…
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Bottled cocktail company World of Zing, founded by renowned cocktail expert Pritesh Mody, has transformed seasonal food staples into high quality bottled cocktails in time for Easter 2022, introducing: Hot Cross Bun-Hattan and Chocolate Orange Negroni SKUs. With innovation at the forefront of the brand, flavours from foods typically enjoyed over the Easter holiday have…
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