NPD Trend Tracker: Beverage special

Paul John Indian Single Malt releases Christmas editionOriginating from the state of Goa, India, Paul John Indian Single Malt is releasing a Christmas edition.

The whisky, which according to the brand contains hints of mango, pineapple, vanilla cake and sandalwood, is matured in a Caribbean rum cask, and includes malt matured in Virgin Oak Cask.

The limited edition Christmas whisky is available from Hedonism Wines at an RRP of £60.

Paul John Indian Single Malt – Christmas edition (Paul John Indian Single Malt)Terry’s Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate returns to CostaUK chocolate brand Terry’s is collaborating with Costa Coffee for a range of Christmas offerings.

These include Terry’s Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate and Terry’s Chocolate Orange Muffin. This is the fifth year in a row it has collaborated with the coffee chain. They will be available from Costa until 5 January across the chain’s 2600 sites.

Alongside this collaboration, Terry’s is also partnering with McDonalds to release a Terry’s Chocolate Orange Pie and Terry’s Chocolate Orange McFlurry. The two partnerships combined bring Terry’s to more than 4,000 locations in the UK.

Finally, the brand has a range of new retail releases including Terry’s Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate Bombe and Terry’s Chocolate Minis Mint Crisp.

”The festive season is all about indulgence and Terry’s Chocolate Orange is synonymous with Christmas joy, making it into one in four Christmas stockings. Launching these new products and working with McDonald’s and Costa Coffee allows us to give fans even more ways to enjoy their favourite festive treat whilst reaching new audiences,” said Terry’s senior marketing manager Lorène Decam.

Terry’s Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate (Terry’s)Momo Kombucha releases green mandarin flavour UK beverage brand Momo Kombucha is collaborating with high-end grocery chain Natoora to release Carmelo’s Green Mandarin Kombucha.

Using the rare tardivo di ciaculli mandarin found in parts of Sicily, which have a very small harvest window of October to November, and taking its name from a grower of said mandarins, the drink combines citrus and kombucha for a new taste.

The collaborative drink is available now from the Momo and Natoora, as well as Gail’s Bakery, Selfridges, Planet Organic and Whole Foods Market. It is sold at an RRP of £4.50 per 330ml glass bottle.

“We’re thrilled to launch our new Green Mandarin Kombucha as part of our seasonal collaboration with Natoora. These green mandarins, sourced from Carmelo’s beautiful orchards in Sicily, bring an exceptional, bold flavour that makes this kombucha truly unique. Huge credit to our brewers for capturing the rich, vibrant essence of the fruit and allowing it to shine through so brilliantly. We’re also proud that sales of this kombucha will support Natoora’s Farm Fund, a vital initiative empowering young farmers to make a positive impact on sustainable agriculture,” said Momo founder Josh Puddle.

Carmelo’s Green Mandarin Kombucha (Momo)‘History through whisky sagas’ – limited edition series of 10 whiskies Dunnet Bay Distillers, in collaboration with Stannergill Whisky, are releasing ‘Castletown Mill: A History Through Whisky Sagas’, a collection of 10 limited-edition whiskies, blending grain and single malt, which aim to tell the history of Castletown Mill, Scotland. Sales of the whiskies fund the conservation of the mill.

The third in the series is now being released. Paying tribute to the mill’s original owners, Benjamin and Janet ‘Jessie’ Calder, Saga 3 blends an array of Speyside malts.

Saga 3 (Dunnet Bay Distillers and Stannergill Whisky)