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.
Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut 2026: Oyster Mushroom Becomes the 48th Botanical
6th October 2026
The latest edition of Monkey 47’s highly anticipated Distiller’s Cut has been unveiled, with the 2026 release introducing an unexpected addition to its botanical repertoire Read more
Gin Guild urges Chancellor to cut spirits duty
14th September 2026
The Gin Guild supports the campaign for a reduction in alcohol duty and calls on the Government to use the forthcoming Budget to reconsider the Read more
Submit a Presentation Proposal for Ginposium 2027
2nd September 2026
Ginposium 2027 will bring together gin distillers, producers, industry experts and thought leaders from across the global gin community for a programme of insight, discussion Read more
Tanqueray expands into the aperitivo occasion
1st September 2026
Diageo has expanded the Tanqueray portfolio with the launch of Tanqueray Aperitivo, a new 14.7% ABV premium aperitif designed to bring the brand into the Read more
Schofield’s Bar to Open New London Venue in Covent Garden
27th August 2026
Gin Guild members Joe and Daniel Schofield are set to bring their acclaimed Manchester bar to London this November, with the opening of Schofield’s London Read more
The Botanist Gin and Bloody Drinks team up for Red Snapper RTD
27th August 2026
The Botanist Gin has teamed up with Bloody Drinks to create a new ready-to-drink take on the classic Red Snapper cocktail, bringing together two brands Read more
Xavier Baker receives ADI’s International Bubble Cap Award
26th August 2026
The prestigious award, named after the traditional bubble-cap technology used in distillation, recognises outstanding achievement by an international craft distillery.
Passion for Gin hits the headlines
20th August 2026
You know passion for Gin is strong when a story about someone buying an alcohol-free RTD (ready to drink) by mistake becomes a major story Read more
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 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
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
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.
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 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
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 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
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
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 moreShare your gin news stories with the Gin Guild – email us info@theginguild.com