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Desmond Payne MBE announces “official” retirement

17th December 2025

Beefeater’s Master Distiller Emeritus, An icon of the gin industry, Desmond Payne MBE will officially retire this year after nearly six decades of service to Read more

The Gin Guild appoints two new directors to its Board

21st November 2025

The Gin Guild has announced the appointment of two new directors to its Board, further strengthening its leadership as the membership body continues to expand Read more

Dan Szor Installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers

20th November 2025

The Gin Guild is delighted to congratulate Dan Szor, founder of the Cotswolds Distillery, on his installation today as Master of the Worshipful Company of Read more

The Gin Guild welcomes EU court ruling – “Common sense has prevailed”

14th November 2025

The Gin Guild is delighted to acknowledges the CJEU which today ruled that beverages marketed as “non-alcoholic gin” cannot be labelled as “gin”.

Winner of the IWSC London Dry Gin of the Year 2025 trophy announced

12th November 2025

Hawkridge Distillers wins IWSC 2025 London Dry Gin of the Year Trophy for Store Gin The Gin Guild is delighted to congratulate Hawkridge Distillers on Read more

Founding Gin Guild Member Maurice Doyle Joins Cotswolds Distillery

7th November 2025

The Gin Guild extends its congratulations to Maurice Doyle, a founding member of the Guild with William Grant & Sons, on his appointment as Chairman Read more

A Legacy in Gin – Desmond Payne MBE retires and reflects on his time as Grand Rectifier

5th November 2025

Desmond Payne MBE is one of the most respected figures in the world of gin, having shaped the modern era of distilling over a career Read more

Fancy That! campaign launched by Diageo to help consumers understand alcohol units

4th November 2025

Diageo GB has this week launched its educational campaign, Fancy That!, which will drive consumer understanding of alcohol units in popular drinks whilst highlighting the Read more

The Gin Guild’s #TenGreenBottles campaign wins global marketing award

31st October 2025

The Gin Guild has won the Best Sustainability Marketing Campaign title at the Global Drinks Intel ESG Awards 2025, recognising its “exceptional” #TenGreenBottles campaign that Read more

Edinburgh Gin are big winners at the Scottish Gin Awards 2025

30th October 2025

The Scottish gin industry celebrated in Glasgow on Wednesday 30th October 2025, as the winners in the ninth annual Scottish Gin Awards were revealed, with Read more

The Gin Guild celebrates over 600 members and welcomes Charles Maxwell as Grand Rectifier at its Autumn Installation

17th October 2025

The Gin Guild celebrated a significant milestone at its Autumn Installation and Annual Banquet, held on 17 October 2025 at London’s Mansion House, as it Read more

East London Liquor Co. Unveils New Brand Home in London Fields

15th October 2025

East London Liquor Co. has announced the opening of its new brand home in London Fields, following a decade at its Bow Wharf distillery. The Read more

Monkey 47 releases 15th Distillers cut using salt crystals

8th October 2025

Monkey 47 unveils annual limited-edition Distiller’s Cut – refined with hand-harvested ‘white gold’ from Camargue’s salt marshes in the south of France   This year’s search Read more

Ian Harris plans 66 mile walk for charity

3rd October 2025

In two weeks’ time, Ian Harris MBE, Gin Guild member and the ex-CEO of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), will walk the Vanguard Read more

Gin Guild members win big at the ISC Awards 2025

26th September 2025

At the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) Awards 2025 held at One Great George Street, London, Hernö Gin secured the prestigious title of Gin Producer of Read more

Griffo Distillery wins prestigious London Dry Gin of the Year at ADI Awards 2025

10th September 2025

The Gin Guild is delighted to congratulate Griffo Distillery on being awarded “America’s Greatest London Dry Gin 2025” by the American Distilling Institute for their Scot Read more

Chelsea Football Club welcomes Nicholson as Official Cocktail Supplier

8th September 2025

Crafted in London, blending heritage, innovation & the spirit of the city, Chelsea Football Club are proud to announce Nicholson, one of London’s most historic Read more

Jake Burger heads to Sweden to join Almqvist Destilleri

5th September 2025

The Swedish distillery expands its team with an industry and distillery expert to drive on-trade sales and open its brand home  Sweden-based distillery, Almqvist Destilleri, Read more