Spirits & Cocktails

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Festive drinks released in time for Christmas

17-Dec-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Burleighs has employed a rare production process to make its limited-edition Christmas Gin, Tuscan Tree targets a sequel Aperitivo, Vida Wines & Spirits shows off a few of its wines, Netherlands-based Ful launches its Spirulina Fizz trio and Liquid...

Revolution Bars Group to replace passionfruit garnish in its cocktail's

07-Dec-2021 By Rebecca Weller

Revolution Bars Group has announced it will replace all passionfruit garnishes in its Pornstar Martini and Rumtini cocktails with rice paper from this December as part of its initiative to become a NetZero business by 2030.

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Jagermeister tops table for liqueurs & specialities

03-Dec-2021 By Gary Lloyd

While there was no corresponding category in last year’s Drink List, liqueurs & specialities is certainly a division licensees cannot ignore.

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Jose Cuervo leads up-and-coming Tequila category

03-Dec-2021 By Gary Lloyd

A new category to the drinks list this year, Tequila sales to the on-trade have been extremely positive in general, and as such should certainly be viewed by operators as something very useful to have stocked on their back bar.

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Captain Morgan Spiced named UK’s most popular rum

02-Dec-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The top two best-selling rums in the UK on-trade have remained the same since last year with Captain Morgan Spiced and Bacardi Carta Blanca coming in at first and second respectively.

The Drinks List

Jack Daniel’s leads whiskies category as top three unchanged

02-Dec-2021 By Rebecca Weller

While none of the top 10 whiskies on this year’s drinks list showed any growth in volume or value on last year, the top three selling brands have stayed the same.

St Austell Brewery launches Christmas cocktail menu

01-Dec-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

St Austell Brewery, the independent owner of more than 180 sites across the West Country, has launched its first-ever festive cocktail menu.

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Gordon’s plunders top two positions in gin section

01-Dec-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

This year’s list of the UK’s top gin brands was full of familiar faces and most brands hadn’t budged from last year’s rankings.

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Smirnoff Red outstrips rivals to land top vodka brand title

01-Dec-2021 By Gary Lloyd

This year’s top five vodka brands may have all declined in both volume and value sales but there is a new entry to the list as Russian Standard Vodka drops away.

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Smirnoff Red remains top of the spirits category class

01-Dec-2021 By Rebecca Weller

Despite a drop in volume of sales by 16% (15% in value), Smirnoff Red has remained the top selling spirit on The Drinks List, followed by Gordon’s Pink Gin and Jägermeister.

Cocktail bar licensees give top tips for sustainability

22-Nov-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Operators across the country have given tips for running a sustainable cocktail bar after the collision of COP26 and national vegan month this November stressed the need for environmental responsibility.

Molson Coors Beverage Company to launch hard seltzer in the UK

16-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

Molson Coors Beverage Company’s hard seltzer, Three-Fold, is hitting the UK on-trade with the launch of its first ever draught variation.

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Why rum-based spirits are must-stocks this festive season

15-Nov-2021 By Samantha Newby, Category Director, Captain Morgan

Many consumers will have missed spending time with friends and family within the on-trade over the past year and we can expect people to flock back to pubs and bars this festive season to enjoy celebrating with loved ones.

Gin company forced to change its labels

11-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

The alcohol industry’s independent Complaints Panel has made a precedent changing decision to force Fok Hing Gin to change their labels.

Millennials keeping pubs alive with high-end purchases

11-Nov-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Millennials making premium drinks purchases are keeping pubs alive according to worldwide insights group GlobalData.

CBD alcohol dying fad despite ‘anti-anxiety’ benefits

09-Nov-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Cannabidiol (CBD)-infused alcohol is a dying craze unlikely to resurface due to the hesitation of larger companies and distrust of customers, said bar operators.

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The UK's favourite cocktails made easy with Funkin Pre-batch products

08-Nov-2021 By Funkin

As the UK returns to its pubs, it seems drinkers are increasingly expecting a wider drinks offering, looking for cocktails they know and love to be on the menu.

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Top 50 Cocktail Bars awards open for entry

05-Nov-2021 By Top 50 Cocktail Bars

Have you got the best bar team in the country, pride yourself on your sustainable credentials or perhaps you’re new to the bar scene and want to make your mark?

New products round-up

Spirits dominate latest new launches

28-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Whether it's the fiscal boon awarded to the spirits sector through this week's Autumn Budget statement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak or just a buzz for Halloween, spirits are the top hitters for new products this week.

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New serves available to tempt customers

22-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Whiskies, coconut flower beer, Tequilas, a non-alcoholic cider and a remake of classic TV advert are among the latest additions to the new products market.

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The latest new products to hit the market

24-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

This week’s new products focuses on a variety of spirits, including gins from Boë and Foghouse, plus tea, coffee, beer and ginger ale variants.

Quality time at the bar

20-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Whether it is a bit more disposable cash or a lust to try the best products available, pub customers are going for quality when it comes to enjoying a drink since the on-trade reopened in earnest.

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New products round-up: the latest products on the market, including UK music pioneer Kano’s tie-up with Duppy Share rum

16-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

A multitude of new products has hit the market including non-alcoholic beverages from Drop Bear Beer Co and Scai, cocktails from Liberation, Signature Brew's new beer, Graham's ruby port, a chocolate orange gin liqueur by TW Kempton and Fete...

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Bohem Brewery Hana, Aber Falls Boco, Pink Diesel and Height of Arrows

03-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest new product launches include Bohem Brewery’s Hana, Aber Falls 2021 Single Malt Welsh Whisky, Boco by House Coren, Pink Diesel and Holyrood Distillery with Height of Arrows.

New brews from Erdinger, Salcombe Brewery and Northern Monk, spirits from Speciality Brands, Glen Grant and Sheep's

27-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest new product launches include Fruity Alkoholfrei wheat beer from Erdinger, Speciality Brands with new rum portfolio, Salcombe Brewery launches new session lager, Signature Brew re-releases Passions and C-Sharp, Northern Monk teams up with Ronseal...

Butcombe Brewing moves into no and low, Beavertown Bones, Sassy Organic and Binary Botanical

20-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest new product launches include Butcombe Brewing Co moving into no and low, Beavertown with Bones lager, Sassy launches Organic variant and Binary Botanical launches a beer for wine drinkers.

Orbiter Best Bitter from Dark Star, Twinings new tea foodservice range, Lion Brewery Co. and new craft beer from Fauna Brewing

10-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Star Brewing Co, Twinings new foodservice range, new craft beer from Fauna Brewing, relaunch of Lion Brewery Co. and Texas Pot Still Bourbon have all been launched recently.

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'Resilience of pubs is one of the biggest things to come out of the pandemic'

09-Aug-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The way the on-trade has adapted and been resilient against the coronavirus pandemic has been a huge learning, one drinks business boss has highlighted.

Low alcohol sparkling mead from Bemuse, beer brand Allsopp's revived, Long Shot hard seltzer draught launch

02-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest new product launches include a low-alcohol mead from Bemuse, a Harlot English sparkling wine, revived beer brand Allsopp’s, non-alcoholic flavoured vodka STRYKK and Long Shot hard seltzer on draught.

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Drinks sampled at The MA’s latest New Products Showcase

29-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest Morning Advertiser New Products Showcase saw a virtual tasting session on a range of top new product launches.

BrewDog loses battle to use the name ‘Tiger Strike’

26-Jul-2021 By Michelle Perrett

BrewDog has lost the battle to use the name ‘Tiger Strike’ on its spirits after a ruling by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO).

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Greenwich Spirits Company unveils debut gin, non-alcoholic mojito variants launch in Young’s Pubs

23-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest batch of new drinks launches include more pours from Greenwich Spirits Company, The Balvenie, Hi-Spirits and Square Root.

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‘World’s first’ black gin arrives in UK, new Pub Pride Day brew, River Cottage beer range unveiled

16-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest new product launches include a commemorative beer from Farr Brew, more pours from Hugh Fearnley-Wittingstall and the ‘world’s first’ naturally black gin.

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More pours from Magic Rock, Smirnoff and Kopparberg while Star Pubs & Bars grows Own Label wine

09-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest batch of new drinks includes 10th anniversary brews from Magic Rock, fruity serves from Smirnoff and Kopparberg as well as an Own Label wine rollout by Heineken’s pub arm.

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Zia Lucia and Laine Brew collab, Camden Town revives Piña Lager, rum releases from Old J and Upbeat

24-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

A rum and beer heavy week of new drink launches included releases from Zia Lucia and Laine Brew Co, Camden Town Brewery, Old J and Upbeat Spirits.

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Asahi launches hard seltzer, new seaweed infused Scottish rum, Signature Brew Hot Chip collab

17-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest batch of on-trade drink launches include more pours from Asahi, Signature Brew and Seven Bro7hers.

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Guinness unveils MicroDraught, charity brews for India’s Covid effort and police officers

11-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

On top of Guinness launching what it claims to be its biggest brand development since 1988, 16 brewers have joined forces to raise funds for India’s Covid effort.

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BBG wins Mahou exclusivity, sustainable spirit launches, professional rugby player unveils beer line-up

04-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest round of drinks news includes updates from Budweiser Brewing Group and Mangrove UK in addition to more pours from Meantime, the UK’s first carbon neutral mezcal and a Newport Gwent Dragons rugby player.

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Summer spirits, new look for Innis & Gunn, Sandford Orchards unveils canned format

28-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest batch of summer spirits includes launches from Harpalion Spirits, Two Days and Equiano Rum Co, while Innis & Gunn and Sandford Orchards have repackaged stalwart serves.

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‘World’s largest’ gin bottle, Pimm’s unveils Sundowner, Arsenal FC landmark lager launch

21-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest batch of new drinks releases includes more pours from Pimm’s, Camden Town Brewery and the unveiling of what’s claimed to be the ‘world’s largest’ bottle of gin.

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‘Brands are built in bars, not in boardrooms’

17-May-2021 By Stuart Stone

After making a long-awaited return to reopened pubs and bars throughout April, Bacardi’s on-trade director Leila Stansfield’s glass is most certainly half full for the weeks and months of on-trade recovery ahead.

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Sharp’s unveils Cold River, Cîroc creates ‘Summer Citrus’, Anspach & Hobday’s ‘local answer’ to Guinness

14-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest round of new drinks launches includes a smattering of lower ABV serves and new offers from Sharp’s, Cîroc and Anspach & Hobday.

Spirits Week – in association with Diageo

'Things people couldn't recreate at home key to keeping customers coming back'

13-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

To cap off Spirits Week, Diageo’s Rob Poulter explains how operators can stir up success at their pub or bar by diversifying their drinks offer.

Spirits Week – in association with Diageo

Consumers still 'really engaged' in cocktail culture while bars were shut

12-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

Diageo’s Hywel Evans pours over ways in which pub and bar operators can increase profitability with cocktails once Covid restrictions ease.

Spirits Week – in association with Diageo

Cocktails 'vital part' of on-trade sales mix

11-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

On day two of Spirits Week, brought to you by Diageo, CGA’s Tom Quinn serves up some key stats about the spirit and cocktail categories and runs through the recipe for spirits success.

Spirits Week - In association with Diageo

Cocktail-led outings 'much, much more of a reward'

10-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

To introduce Spirits Week, brought to you by Diageo, drinks expert Douglas Blyde distils some of the key trends and new consumer behaviours shaking up the spirit and cocktail categories.

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Key drink trends for summer 2021: Premium pours, gin growth and independent brands

10-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

With the help of experts from across the on-trade, The Morning Advertiser and premium drinks brand Fentimans have poured over a handful of trends worth watching as the parched public return to pubs and bars.

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Kopparberg launches flavoured vodka, Adnams unveils Avocado Leaf Gin

23-Apr-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest batch of summer spirit launches includes more pours from Kopparberg, Adnams, Fabulous Thai Rum Company and Pinkster.

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Summer serves: seasonal launches from Bombay Sapphire, Kopparberg and Crystal Head Vodka

16-Apr-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

Bombay Sapphire, Kopparberg, Crystal Head Vodka and a collaboration between HonestBrew and Northern Monk are among the latest crop of seasonal drink launches.

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New launches from Haig Club, Martini, BrewDog Distilling Co and Roger Daltrey

09-Apr-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

This fruit flavoured new products round-up sees Haig Club, BrewDog Distilling Co, Hawkes and Martini among drinks makers to unveil new pours in time for summer.