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Global gin volumes up 1% in 2025

17th June 2026

Gin volumes increased by 1% globally last year, led by the Philippines and emerging markets like Nigeria, India and China. Chris Pitcher, partner at Rothschild Read more

Ginposium 2026 leaves attendees inspired, connected and looking ahead

16th June 2026

The dust has barely settled on Ginposium 2026, but one message has already come through loud and clear from delegates: this year’s event delivered an Read more

British Gin Showcased in Turkmenistan on World Gin Day

15th June 2026

The Gin Guild was delighted to support celebrations in Turkmenistan marking His Majesty The King’s Official Birthday, which this year coincided with World Gin Day Read more

A New Cocktail Created to Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Centenary

12th June 2026

The Gin Guild is delighted to celebrate the creation of a new cocktail honouring one of Britain’s most iconic monarchs, showcasing the very best of Read more

Mary Portas OBE urges drinks trade to sell joy, not stuff

11th June 2026

Kindly reproduced from the Drinks Business By Patrick Schmitt In an impassioned speech yesterday in London, ‘Queen of Shops’ Mary Portas OBE told the drinks Read more

Gin Guild member launches Innovative Botanical Discovery App

10th June 2026

Gin Guild Warden Rectifier Sara Sergent, founder of Alpine Distilling, has unveiled Forager by Alpine Distilling, a pioneering mobile application designed to transform how consumers Read more

Auction Notification – Distilling Equipment in Winchester – ends 11th June

9th June 2026

Entire Contents of Winchester Distillery to include Brewing & Filtration Equipment, Storage Tanks & more, due to Business Restructure End Date: 11th June Location: Winchester, Read more

Gin Guild Member Joanne Moore Named Master Distiller of the Year 2026

5th June 2026

The Gin Guild is delighted to congratulate Guild member and renowned Master Distiller, Joanne Moore, on being named Master Distiller of the Year 2026 at Read more

A First for the Drinks Industry: Diageo Archive Achieves Accreditation

4th June 2026

The Diageo Archive has achieved Archive Service Accreditation, becoming the first drinks archive to attain this prestigious status. Diageo is a global leader in premium Read more

Sky Wave Distilling Company Publishes First Community Impact Report

3rd June 2026

Gin Guild member Sky Wave Distilling Company has published its first Charitable Support & Community Impact Report, highlighting the significant contribution the Oxfordshire-based distillery has Read more

Henstone Distillery Receives Third Distillery of the Year Award from The Gin Guide

2nd June 2026

Gin Guild member Henstone Distillery has been named Distillery of the Year in the 2026 Gin Guide Awards, marking the third time the Shropshire producer Read more

Oxford Artisan Distillery announces plan to reopen in 2027

29th May 2026

The Oxford Artisan Distillery (TOAD) is set to return to its original home in Oxford, following the announcement that the pioneering distillery will reopen at Read more

Gin Guild Members Collaborate on Premium RTD Cocktail Collection

28th May 2026

Gin Guild members Bruichladdich Distillery have come together with Whitebox to launch a new collection of premium canned cocktails, combining award-winning spirits with bartender-led cocktail Read more

Make your voices heard – UK Excise Duty Review

27th May 2026

After sustained pressure from the industry to revise the existing alcohol duty system, the Treasury is conducting a review this year. You can have your Read more

Madrona Distillery’s Garden Club Gin Named America’s Greatest London Dry Gin 2026 by ADI

21st May 2026

Madrona Distillery’s Garden Club Gin has been named America’s Greatest London Dry Gin, presented by The Gin Guild, at the 2026 American Distilling Institute (ADI) Read more

Cygnet partners with the Lawn Tennis Association for 2026 grass court season

19th May 2026

Gin Guild member Cygnet has announced a new three-year partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), becoming the Official Gin Partner of the organisation across Read more

The Cotswolds Distillery Launches New Bar and Cocktail Experience

15th May 2026

The Gin Guild is pleased to share news from member The Cotswolds Distillery, which is set to open its new on-site bar and cocktail destination, Read more

Gin still top behind the world’s top bars

2nd May 2026

We are delighted to report the Gin remains top of the spirits of choice for bartenders in the world’s top bars as announced in the Read more