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Explore the latest news stories and press releases from The Gin Guild in this section, including events, product launches and personnel changes within the Gin industry.
Tickets for Gin Industry Annual Dinner now on sale
Tickets for the Gin Industry Annual Dinner and Guild Spring Installation at London’s Guildhall are now on sale - book early and save £££s before the end of February. Involved in the Gin industry or a Gin Guild member? Celebrate the first decade of the Gin Guild with...
NÄO Spirits & the Gin Guild create Jay Dhawan scholarship
Nao Spirits, in association with the Gin Guild, announces the Jay Dhawan Scholarship, a full scholarship for one student every year from the Indian F&B sector to pursue an MSc in Brewing and Distilling at Heriot Watt University in the United Kingdom. In loving...
Desmond Payne made Master Distiller Emeritus by Beefeater
Alexandre Ricard, CEO of Beefeater's owners, Pernod-Ricard has announced that iconic Master Distiller of Beefeater Gin and Gin Guild lifetime achievement award winner will in January 2023 take on the role of Master Distiller Emeritus. This is the first such position...
Fever-Tree shakes up Christmas with new premium festive offerings
Gin Guild member Fever-Tree has created the Ultimate G&T Advent Calendar and a collection of thirteen premium Christmas Crackers. A build on last years’ collection, the 2022 releases have adopted Fever-Tree’s refreshed visual identity from colours to typography,...
Junipalooza confirmed for 10th June 2023
Junipalooza, London's famed Gin festival which takes place the day after Ginposium is back! Dozens of gin makers serve up hundreds of expressions over a weekend of fun, celebrations and discovery at London's Tobacco Dock. Find out more about Junipalooza here
Beefeater launches Crown Jewel Gin
At the world famous Tower of London on 10th November, the 325th anniversary of the birthdate of William Hogarth, famous for his Gin Lane visualisations, Gin Guild members Beefeater Gin launched Crown Jewel Gin as a permanent part of their core range of gins. In front...
Interim decision shows how important it is to monitor the market
Currently there's significant activity in the lookalikes space. The Au Vodka v NE10 Vodka (2022, EWHC 2371), focuses on bottle design 'get-up', arrived in the courts for an interim injunction hearing in September 2022. Au Vodka's application was dismissed. The...
Brown-Forman announces acquisition of Spanish Gin Mare
Brown‑Forman Corporation announced today that it has completed the purchase of the Gin Mare brands from Vantguard and MG Destilerías.
Gin Guild grows to 400 members as it marks tenth anniversary
The Gin Guild has celebrated the milestone of more than 400 members around the world as it marked its tenth anniversary at Mansion House in London as it welcomed 25 new members
Top gin producers and distilleries are honoured at industry awards
Outstanding UK and international gin producers have been honoured at a prestigious celebration of excellence in the drinks industry. Wessex Distillery was named the UK Producer of the Year at the International Wine & Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) Producer Trophy...
Warners & Sipsmith lead the way with B-Corp
Following the successful certification by Sipsmith in 2021 Warner's Distillery have today announced they have achieved the B-Corp sustainability standard. Warner's is one of the latest businesses to become a certified B Corporation, joining only nine other...
Brighton Gin founder is appointed to Gin Guild’s board
The newest appointment to the Gin Guild’s board of directors is hoping to tell more smaller distilleries about the advantages of joining the respected industry body. Kathy Caton, founder and managing director of Brighton Gin, has proudly accepted the coveted role at the Guild which aims to provide leadership and focus to the promotion of gin and protection for the category.
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