Gin Industry News

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.
UK Packaging PRO Logo - they have been appointed by PackUK to be the producer responsibility organisation for the UKs EPR scheme

UK Packaging PRO Appoints Kerry Easter as CEO

6th August 2026

We are delighted to congratulate Gin Guild member Kerry Easter on her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of UK Packaging PRO.
Gin 1689 Orange Gin now available in 5cl miniatures in the UK

Gin 1689 Launches 5cl Mini Bottles across the UK

4th August 2026

Gin 1689 has announced the UK launch of its full range of 5cl miniature bottles, making its award-winning collection more widely available to consumers, retailers Read more
Sarah Prowse presenting Tim Boast from Never Never Distilling with the Melbourne Royal London Dry Gin of the Year award 2026 sponsored by the Gin Guild

Never Never Distilling Co Wins Best London Dry Gin Trophy

28th July 2026

The Gin Guild is delighted to congratulate Never Never Distilling Co of South Australia, whose Triple Juniper Gin has been awarded the Best London Dry Read more
Afternoon G & Tea banner

Why gin is being served with afternoon tea?

27th July 2026

Gin being served with afternoon tea has become an upscale alcoholic twist on the ritual.
Lesley Gracvie and Neil Barker with Hendrick's Ecosse Limited Edition Gin in aid of the Drinks Trust

Rare Hendrick’s bottle to be auctioned in support of The Drinks Trust

24th July 2026

  Gin enthusiasts have the opportunity to own one of the rarest bottles ever produced by Hendrick’s Gin while supporting a worthy cause, as a Read more
Beefeater 0.0% is reuniting with Jamiroquai to reimagine the iconic video

Beefeater partners with Jamiroquai to celebrate 30 years of Virtual Insanity

24th July 2026

Beefeater has teamed up with British funk and acid jazz pioneers Jamiroquai to mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s iconic Virtual Insanity music video. Read more
Ian Macleod Distillers launches Edinburgh Gin Grapefruit & Mandarin

Edinburgh Gin unveils new Grapefruit & Mandarin travel retail exclusive

24th July 2026

Gin Guild member Edinburgh Gin has expanded its successful travel retail portfolio with the launch of a new full-strength flavoured gin created exclusively for Avolta’s Read more
Eden Mill Summer in St Andrews Gin with G&T glass

Eden Mill captures the taste of the Scottish summer with limited edition gin

24th July 2026

Gin Guild member Eden Mill has unveiled a new limited-edition gin celebrating the flavours of its hometown of St Andrews during the summer months. Just Read more
Master Vintner Ian Harris MBE BA DipWSET and his Consort, Lindsey Harris Picture Courtesy: The Vintners Company

Gin Guild Member Ian Harris MBE Installed as Master of the Vintners’ Company

23rd July 2026

The Gin Guild is delighted to congratulate longstanding Guild member Ian Harris MBE BA DipWSET on his installation as the 531st Master of the Worshipful Read more
Chris Pitcher at Ginposium 2026

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
Gin celebration in Turkmenistan

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
The Elizabeth cocktail created by a Gin Guild member to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of the late Queen of England

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
The Diageo Archive in Clackmannanshire

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
Load more

Share your gin news stories with the Gin Guild – email us info@theginguild.com