Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Asda and Waitrose have all announced they will axe Russian products amid the war in Ukraine. This will include Russian vodka. According to the BBC, Sainsbury’s will remove Russian Standard vodka and from its shelves. Waitrose, which is part of the John Lewis Partnership, will no longer sell Russian vodka either. Asda’s announcement…
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Schweppes has launched two new products, Grapefruit Slimline Tonic and also three flavours in a new 600ml glass bottle. The former was launched in response to changing consumer drinking habits, with the new grapefruit flavour mirroring desire for fresh, fruity citrus flavours, perfect for summer drinking. Schweppes Slimline Grapefruit Tonic is described as a refreshingly dry and…
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Tobermory Distillery has launched of its limited edition 24-Year-Old expression; the second release in the distillery’s highly collectible Hebridean Series, following the success of the award-winning Tobermory 23. Inspired by Mull’s 300-miles of stunning coastline and sea air, the Oloroso cask finish is described as a rare, limited release single malt, perfect for collectors. It…
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New research reveals that Baileys is the most popular alcohol brand in the UK. The study was carried out by online gaming review expert Lucky Creek, which examined alcohol brands based on Google search data and YouGov ratings of their fame (how many people recognise the brand) and their popularity. Each drink was assigned an overall score calculated from…
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If approved, a new distillery will be opening up at Din Moss Farm, near Dunfermline. According to Scottish Construction Now, the distillery has the potential to create 11 new jobs and build a platform for future expansion at the family run farm which raises sheep and poulty. Like many other new whisky distilleries, a gin…
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The gin boom could be under threat as drinkers switch to rums, tequila, mezcal, and vodka, according to analysts at CGA. According to CGA, gin and other spirits are still in demand, but a preference for cocktails has lifted rum and vodka sales by two percent in the UK.
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The UK government continues to see spirit drinkers as cash-cows, willing to be milked for more VAT. According to the Sun, spirit drinkers following healthy alcohol limit guidelines would by £209 a year in duty, compared with £64 for those who prefer a pint of beer or cider. That’s despite the point have 2.3 units…
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Walsh Whiskey is investing €500,000 in the rebranding between research, commissioning a new bottle design, brand redesign, packaging production and a range of marketing initiatives. The rebrand will support the whiskey brand’s target of doubling sales across its 50+ markets within five years. Announcing the renewed focus on single malt and the brand redesign, Walsh…
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Silicon Valley’s Cana Technology is coming out with what it says is the world’s first countertop molecular beverage printer, designed to give people any beverage, anytime. The result of three years of research and development, the beverage printer – about the size of a toaster oven – can produce thousands of beverages, from cocktails to…
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Tobermory Distillery’s Hebridean Mountain Gin has been awarded best Scottish Gin at the World Gin Awards. Competing against some of the biggest names in gin, the Mull distillery claimed the ‘Country Award’ for Scotland for the gin which is infused with hand-selected botanicals alongside a splash of new make spirit from the distillery’s whisky stills. Wild…
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