'Golden corks' worth £1k each hidden in vodka bottles across UK supermarkets

Five 'golden corks' have been hidden in bottles of vodka across UK supermarkets in a new treasure hunt. Shoppers could be in for a treat if they find one as they are worth £1,000 each.

Influencer and former BBC Radio One DJ Charlie Sloth says his luxury spirit brand, Au Vodka, is giving away £5,000 to a handful of lucky shoppers. The golden corks will be hidden in Au Vodka's Strawberry Burst-flavoured bottles on Sainsbury's shelves.

An image shows Sloth holding one of the corks that has been hidden underneath the 70cl bottles' film lids. Winners can claim their prize by sending their coveted cork back to the popular brand's HQ in Swansea, Wales, along with proof of purchase.

Charlie says he is excited to give shoppers the unusual experience of leaving a supermarket richer than when they walked in. "I like the sense of mischief it gives to hide these around for unsuspecting shoppers to stumble across," he said.

"What a feeling it'll be for the winners to discover they actually left the supermarket £1,000 richer than when they walked in. It's not what you expect and they will be gobsmacked."

He added: "There's no better way to celebrate like a winner than by trying out the bottle of Strawberry Burst vodka that made it all happen." Head of marketing Ben Marett commented: "It was super exciting to see the golden corks hidden inside our Strawberry Burst bottles. We can't wait for five lucky customers to find them and become £1,000 richer."

Despite the corks having now been dispersed across the country, nobody has got in touch to claim their prize yet. Meaning they are still all out there waiting to be discovered.

Charlie says his brand, Au Vodka, was inspired by gold. 'Au' is the scientific name of the metal on the periodic