market intelligence

mixed blessings

Pre-mixed cans of Dubonnet & Tonic aim to revitalise sales of Dubonnet this summer. Campbell Distillers, which handles the brand, hopes to capitalise on the growing popularity of pre-mixed drinks.

spirited winner

Morrison Bowmore Distillers has been judged the world's best producer of spirits in the International Wines and Spirits Competition.

An international panel of judges shortlisted 20 companies from hundreds around the world before giving the accolade to the producer of Bowmore (Islay), Auchentoshan (Lowland) and other whiskies.

boosting bells

More than 42,000 on-trade consumers in more than 5,500 outlets are being targeted in a series of promotions for Bell's Extra Special Eight-Year-Old Scotch.

The programme will feature tutored tastings in thousands of pubs and clubs across the country.