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The Famous Grouse continues premium push with new Sherry Cask Finish
The NPD, which was the result of over two years’ development, contains Speyside malts and was matured in Spanish sherry casks
Beavertown Brewery launches monthly DTC subscription service
The 24-can monthly subscription was the ‘perfect gift for the beer lover in your life’, said Beavertown
Britain could face bottled beer shortage as glass costs surge, suppliers warn
Small and medium-sized breweries are expected to bear the brunt of the impact of rising costs
CBD gin brand launched on £1,000 budget sold in seven figure deal
Since the sale its founder has kicked off a new business advising entrepreneurs and SMEs on bootstrapping, growth strategy and fundraising.
Something & Nothing targets US expansion with £1.5m VC backing
Premium seltzer brand Something & Nothing has raised £1.5m in a private investment round to capitalise on growing demand in the US for its range of drinks.
Grant’s launches flavoured Summer Orange drink
The 35% abv drink uses Grant’s blended whisky as a base, but cannot technically be called a whisky itself because of its lower alcohol content and the presence of flavouring
Adria Vini launches Italia canned wine trio via Boutinot
The launch comes as consumers are ’increasingly seeking more environmentally friendly packaging options’, isaid Boutinot
Canned wine brand Hun sold to owner as rival brand Babe exits UK
Hun, which was backed by Waitrose executive director James Bailey, has been acquired by its wine supplier Origin Wine after running aground
Lanchester Group to splash £20m on new Greencroft Bottling site
The new 22,000 sq m site will more than double the potential capacity of Greencroft Bottling to up to 400 million litres per year
Clutch of craft brewers close as independents struggle with pandemic recovery
Kelham Island, Fallen Brewing and Beatnikz Republic are among those closing down
Hardys launches ‘convenient’ canned wine trio for summer
The cans would appeal to younger shoppers, tap the trend for moderation, and make wine more suitable for on-the-go occasions
Sorted Food and Sloemotion Distillery launch gin liqueur made from surplus strawberries
The strawberries were diverted from the West Yorkshire farm of Annabel’s Deliciously British founder Annabel Makin-Jones last year
Dead Man’s Fingers rum brand adds cream liqueur duo
The brand first moved into the liqueurs category earlier this year, and has now created two new 17% abv flavours
Accolade adds Wise Wolf trio of French wines in 100% recycled glass bottles
The range consists of three SKUs: a chardonnay, a rosé and a cabernet sauvignon
City snapshot: AB InBev posts volume growth despite price hikes
The world’s largest brewer AB InBev has posted first quarter growth of 11.1% driven by price increases and volume recovery