
Ojo de Tigre mezcal arrives in the UK
Mezcal brand Ojo de Tigre, produced at the Case Lumbre distillery in Mexico, is launching in the UK this month. Ojo de Tigre, which translates as Tiger’s Eye, is made from sustainably-grown agave – specifically the Espadín and Tobalá varieties. The 37% ABV mezcal is described as subtle and moreish, with notes of dried fruits, …

Penrhos Spirits ventures into the non-alcoholic market
Herefordshire-based distiller Penrhos Spirits is rolling out its first no-ABV expression – Zero Raspberry. Available from mid-October 2020, the non-alcoholic botanical ‘spirit’ is made using fresh ingredients, including fruit from the family farm that would otherwise be discarded. Raspberries and blueberries are mixed with specially selected botanicals such as coriander, black peppercorn and juniper berries. …

Aston Manor unveils vodka-based hard seltzer range
UK cider maker Aston Manor has developed a trio of low-calorie alcoholic hard seltzers under a new brand called Sol Duc. Sol Duc is Aston Manor’s first foray into the hard seltzer market and is part of its ongoing investment into new production capabilities and resources. The range, which is available in three flavours – …

Lucky Saint launches on draught nationwide
Alcohol-free beer Lucky Saint is rolling out on draught nationwide in time for ‘Sober October’. Following a successful launch of draught across London in January, the 0.5% ABV lager brand’s new listings with several key drinks suppliers include multiple City Pub Co venues. The latest listing with City Pub Co across the South of England, …

Diplomático Rum introduces Selección de Familia
Venezuelan rum Diplomático is releasing a new super-premium expression called Selección de Familia, distributed in the UK by Speciality Brands. Primarily distilled in copper pot stills, combined with batch kettle and column distillation, Selección de Familia is made from molasses and sugar cane honeys, which are then aged for up to 12 years in American …

Thatchers rolls out Thatchers Rosé on draught
Thatchers is launching its Thatchers Rosé cider on draught, following strong off-trade sales for the brand. Using a blend of naturally sweet red dessert apples, including Pink Lady, Fuji and Gala, Thatchers Rosé is a sparkling 4% ABV Somerset cider. The introduction to draught follows last year’s launch of Thatchers Rosé in 500ml bottles. Prior …

Halloween treats and top tips from Monin
Lee Hyde, beverage innovation manager at Monin UK, shares his top five tips and favourite ghoulish recipes to help make the most of Halloween this year. Bring theatre: Where possible, the fear factor will need to be inferred rather than physical, so atmosphere and music will be increasing important. Customers will still want to enjoy …