Aldi debuts seasonal Ballycastle and Old Hopking drinks for holidays

Aldi has introduced a seasonal line of alcoholic drinks timed for Halloween and the Christmas period, adding a mix of cream liqueurs, wines and rums to its aisle offerings. The new Ballycastle and Old Hopking labels include autumnal flavours such as pumpkin spice and orange as well as limited-edition festive creams, one of which the retailer describes as tasting like Quality Street's The Purple One.

For Halloween and autumn occasions, Aldi's Austrian Orange Wine (75cl) is being marketed as a warming, orange-hued option and is priced at £7.79. The Ballycastle Pumpkin Spice Flavoured Country Cream (70cl) is positioned as a seasonal cream liqueur and retails at £6.99. The Old Hopking range returns with an awardwinning dark rum (70cl) at £11.99, noted for spice and fruit notes and suggested for use in a Mojito or rum punch, and an Old Hopking Spiced Rum (70cl) at £11.85 with hints of black pepper and toffee.

The Christmas selection centres on several Ballycastle cream liqueurs aimed at holiday tastes. Ballycastle Chocolate, Hazelnut and Caramel Flavour Country Cream (70cl), priced at £7.29, is being billed as a festive favourite. Aldi's product description compares its flavour to...