New In Store This August: Cider Fest, Flavour Fest and the Bumbu Banger

August at Bargain Booze is all about flavour and festival energy. Cider Fest brings the biggest cider deals of the summer, Flavour Fest fills the shelves with bold new arrivals, and the cocktail of the month might be the easiest crowd-pleaser we have featured all year. Here is everything worth knowing.

Looking for the full cider guide? Our rundown of the best ciders for summer covers styles, food pairings and how much to buy for a gathering, check it out here.

Cider Fest: The Deals

The big three are all at £10.99 for a 10x440ml pack: Thatchers Gold (was £12.75), Thatchers Haze (was £12.75) and Strongbow Dark Fruit (was £15.99). Strongbow Dark Fruit in particular is a standout saving of over five pounds.

For fruit cider fans, Old Mout Berries & Cherries and Kiwi & Lime 4x330ml are both £5.49, and Brothers Toffee Apple and Strawberries & Cream 4x330ml are £4.99 each. Grab a mix and let people pick their favourite.

Flavour Fest: New Arrivals

Two new bottles worth spotting. Bumbu Rum 70cl at £23.99 is a Caribbean craft rum with banana, vanilla and warm spice character, smooth enough to sip neat and interesting enough to mix into this month’s cocktail. Smirnoff Mango & Passionfruit 70cl at £16.49 is built for long, tropical serves with lemonade or soda over ice.3

7-Day Flash Deals

Three weekly deals to look out for this month. Aperol 70cl at £12.99 (was £18.99) in week one, a £6 saving on the spritz essential. Malibu Watermelon 70cl at £11.99 (was £13.99) in week two, perfect for summer mixing. And Three Mills Rosé 75cl at £3.49 (was £4.49) in week three, which is frankly absurd value for a chilled rosé on a warm evening.

Traces Wines: Low Cal, When It’s Gone It’s Gone

If you are watching calories without giving up wine, Traces Sauvignon Blanc and Traces Malbec, both 75cl at £5.99, are worth trying while they last. Lower calorie, lighter bodied and clean drinking. This is a when-it’s-gone-it’s-gone line, so do not wait if you are curious.

Beer Multi-Buys

The pint can staples continue. Carling Black Label 4x568ml at £5.99 and Madri 4x568ml at £6.49 are both solid value for anyone who wants a reliable lager in the fridge alongside the cider.

Cocktail of the Month: Bumbu Banger

This month’s cocktail is the Bumbu Banger. Bumbu Rum shaken with strawberry purée and lime, strained over ice and topped with ginger ale. It is fruity, spiced, fizzy and ready in under five minutes.

Pop In and Stock Up

Everything above is in store now. Use the store locator here to find your nearest shop, or check the latest deals before you head down.