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Job Opportunity at Thames Distillers
London’s leading independent premium gin distiller and bottler, producing over sixty different gins for clients of all sizes. It is actively involved in developing new gins and other spirit drinks. Currently based in London SW4 but moving later this year to two new...
Emma Watson and brother Alex create Renais Gin
Renais, the gin brand from Alex and Emma Watson has announced its launch in the UK this summer, promising to bring an elegant taste of the Chablis wine region to the UK in time for the spring and summer months. Renais has announced its launch in the UK this summer,...
Brad Pitt launches The Gardener Gin with Tom Nichol
Described as a "French Riviera Gin", The Gardener Gin has been crafted by Master distiller and Gin Guild Lifetime achievement award winner Tom Nichol, and is set to make its debut at the Cannes Film Festival later this year. This premium, London-dry style gin takes...
Record number of new members installed as Gin Guild’s international influence grows
Membership of The Gin Guild has reached an all-time high of more than 450 members, with a record 43 new members taking their oath before the annual gin industry dinner at London’s historic Guildhall. New members from the USA, Estonia, Spain, Switzerland, Austria,...
Get set for… World Gin Day 2023
World Gin Day is fast approaching (50 days from today 21st April), and we wanted to help members with suggestions of activities to take an active part in this worldwide celebration of our wonderful spirit. Originating in 2009, World Gin Day, which happens each year on...
Berry Bros. & Rudd acquire stake in Cotswolds Distillery
It has been announced that Berry Bros. & Rudd will be taking a minority stake in Cotswolds Distillery, a producer of super-premium spirits based in Stourton, Warwickshire. BBR's CEO, Emma Fox will also join the board of Cotswolds Distillery. Cotswolds' impressive...
Warner’s and Four Pillars collaborate on Green Apple and Rhubarb Gin
After exchanging the ingredients from Warner's Rhubarb Gin in the UK and Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz in Australia, Warner’s undertook their first collaboration, taking their Harrington Dry Gin and distilling it with Australian Shiraz grape juice, used in Four Pillars...
Ginposium 2023 focuses on sustainability and captures decades of industry experience
With sustainability a vital consideration for every distiller, Ginposium will feature a presentation by Pernod-Ricard Deputy Director Sandrine Ricard, who has 15 years’ experience in the field and will discuss sustainability strategies.
Liverpool-based Turncoat Distillery saved from closure
Turncoat Distillery which closed its doors at the beginning of December 2022 after six years in operation has been saved by Liverpool entrepreneur, Edward Ridding. Production at the distillery ceased back in December 2022 after its founder, Terry Langton announced via...
UK Gin exports bounce back as South American and Asian markets grow
A group of UK gin producers including Brighton Gin, Cotswolds Distillery and Masons of Yorkshire are in India leading a campaign for British Exports, as the Gin Guild announce Exports of British Gin have bounced back after being hit by the double whammy of the pandemic and Brexit.
Gin Magazine Awards 2023 Winners announced
At a ceremony in London the 2023 winners of the Icons of Gin, World Gin Awards and Gin Magazine Hall of Fame 2023 were announced. The awards – presented by Gin Magazine – were held at the Waldorf Hilton, London, marking the first time the awards have occurred...
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...
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