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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 welcomed 30 new members from

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 new venue on Mentmore Terrace

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 Way for charity. Starting on

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 the Year for the second

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 cocktail brands, as the club’s

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, appoints renowned drinks industry stalwart,

Malfy Originale unveils Stunning new bottle design celebrating Italian style

4th September 2025

Malfy, the Italian Super Premium Gin has unveiled a stunning new bottle design for Malfy Originale, its classic dry gin with an Italian twist, aiming to strengthen the brand’s position in the growing super-premium dry gin category.

Distillers visit Westminster to demand real costs freeze in Budget

2nd September 2025

Today, distillers from across the UK converged on Westminster to urge the government to impose a real freeze on spirits duty during the upcoming Budget, warning that incremental rises—even those

New Framework published for production of GI protected Welsh Native Botanical Gin

2nd September 2025

Dovey Native Botanical Gin has officially been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status under the UK’s spirit drink GI scheme, marking a significant milestone following a campaign by Dyfi Distillery Defra

The Most Expensive Gins of 2025

30th July 2025

When thinking of expensive spirits, the mind naturally wanders to the world of whisky However, in recent times other spirits are getting in on the act. Gin, despite its global popularity, is a white spirit and therefore cheaper to make and offer high turnaround which, inevitably, lowers their value in relation to aged spirits. Despite all this gin is starting to come to the party... © Wine-searchers.com

All-Party Parliamentary Group to Investigate UK spirits tax policy

24th July 2025

A new cross-party group of members of Parliament have launched an inquiry into the impact of the UK’s alcohol excise duty system and is calling for evidence from the spirits

Warner’s Distillery joins forces with La Martiniquaise-Bardinet

23rd July 2025

French spirits group La Martiniquaise-Bardinet has acquired a majority stake in English gin producer Warner’s Distillery. The deal has been agreed for an undisclosed sum.

The Gin Guild confirms sponsorship of prestigious London Dry Gin of the Year Trophies at ADI and IWSC 2025

23rd July 2025

The Gin Guild is delighted to confirm its sponsorship of the London Dry Gin of the Year trophies at the ADI International Spirits Competition and International Wine & Spirit Competition

From Bottle to Beauty – A Sustainable Second Life for Bombay Sapphire Bottles

9th July 2025

Australian gin lovers and sustainability advocates are finding creative ways to turn empty gin bottles into beautiful works of art – quite literally. Peter Barclay, proprietor of Canberra’s King O’Malley’s

Malfy and Missoni reveal the latest launch in their collaboration

3rd July 2025

Following a successful debut, Malfy Gin and Missoni unveil the second release of their collaboration, bringing to life the brands’ joint sense of joy, vibrant creations and effortless style to

Drinks giants unite to combat harmful drinking

2nd July 2025

Over 100 global leaders from retail, hospitality, e-commerce, tech and drinks have joined forces in a landmark initiative to curb harmful alcohol consumption, under the banner of the Global Standards Coalition (GSC) and led by the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD).

Sipsmith unveils Top Seed Gin distilled with Wimbledon Centre Court grass seed

27th June 2025

Sipsmith has launched a limited edition gin infused with grass seed from Wimbledon’s iconic Centre Court to celebrate its partnership with the tennis tournament. The gin, called Centre Court, blends

Diageo acquires NÄO Spirits, maker of Greater Than and Hapusa

20th June 2025

Diageo India (United Spirits Limited), today announced taking a majority controlling stake in NAO Spirits at an Enterprise Value of 130 Cr. (15.2 million USD), resulting in NAO Spirits becoming