Alcoholic slushies are set to be the nation’s “hottest trending” drink this summer, with one in four Brits (24%) naming the refreshing twist on classic cocktails as their number one boozy beverage for the coming months. The study, conducted by Paragon Brands, revealed a whopping one-third of the nation (34%) would now opt for a frozen cocktail over a traditional alternative, with more than six in ten (61%) saying a frozen alternative is…
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Independent British spirits makers continue to go from strength to strength, with the industry growing by 54 new distilleries in 2023*, according to UHY Hacker Young, the national accountancy group. In 2023, the number of registered distilleries in the UK jumped to 387, up 8.7% from 356 distilleries in 2022, as British drinkers continued to…
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A new eCommerce report has concluded that in nearly all verticals except beverage alcohol, the digital realm reigns supreme. Speakeasy Co., a platform for alcohol brands seeking to navigate the complexities of the digital marketplace, announced its findings in the release of its 2023 eCommerce Report. This analysis was crafted by Speakeasy’s marketing team that…
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The government has announced that it will relax licensing laws for the semi-finals and final of the Euros. The laws in question, the Licensing Act 2003, will be relaxed for matches involving England and Scotland for the semi-finals and finals of UEFA Euro 2024 which will be good news to thousands of publicans, hospitality managers…
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The Isle of Harris Distillery is to launch the second release of The Hearach single malt Scotch whisky across the US this May. The inaugural US release of the spirit in October 2023 was a complete sell-out, in a year when sales in the country more than doubled. The second whisky release from the Outer Hebrides distillery will see batches 10…
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Nick Offerman has collaborated with Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whisky on a new expression aged in ex-Caribbean Rum Casks. The fourth Limited-Edition Scotch Whisky from the longtime partners is said to merge the flavours of the West Indies and Western Scotland for a delightful mix of sweet and smokey. “Laboring together with Lagavulin blending master Stuart…
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Proofworks has launched a proprietary SaaS solution to digitalise the entire spirits supply chain, from production, maturation and bottling, to customer engagement and digital ownership. Combining user-friendly solutions with the latest in powerful Web3 technologies, the Proofworks platform surfaces previously unseen data and insights, allowing for optimisation and transparency at every stage of the product…
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Spirits gian Sazerac has completed the previously-announced acquisition of RTD business BuzzBallz. Buzzballz is known a a rapidly-growing beverage business with innovative brands including the company’s namesake spherically shaped ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, BuzzBallz. According to the announcement, founder Merrilee Kick will remain with BuzzBallz to continue fostering the success of the business while other terms…
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Award-winning Highland whisky Cù Bòcan, the experimental spirit distilled at the Tomatin distillery every winter, has unveiled a new limited-edition single malt, Creation #6. Launched in 2013 and inspired by the lightly-peated spirit historically produced at Tomatin more than a century ago, Cù Bòcan uses unique cask maturations to create a collection of vibrant flavours. …
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Asahi Beverages has acquired Never Never, one of Australia’s most highly-awarded gin brands. Never Never launched in 2016 when George Georgiadis, Tim Boast and Sean Baxter turned their passion into a business and started distilling gin out of an Adelaide shed. The brand has since picked up a number of awards – including World’s Best…
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