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Ricky Gervais becomes Co-Owner in Ellers Farm Distillery
Ellers Farm Distillery in North Yorkshire have announced a major investment by and partnership with Ricky Gervais. The deal with Gervais sees him become Co-Owner of Ellers Farm Distillery, initially focusing on global brand awareness and marketing efforts for the...
Chile, Known for Its Wines and Piscos, Turns to Gin
Distilleries are popping up across the country as Chileans use the versatile spirit to showcase their country’s unique botanicals. Amelia Nierenberg from the New York Times visited gin distilleries in Puerto Natales, across the Colchagua Valley and around Santiago,...
Alcohol alternatives – new rules and guidance
Following a public consultation earlier this year, CAP has announced new rules on alcohol alternative product advertising which will come into force on 14 May 2024. These rules are accompanied by detailed guidance to help advertisers understand where the ASA Council...
Cambridge Distillery releases new Darwin-inspired Gin
In a collaboration with Cambridge University Botanic Garden, Cambridge distillery delve into the rich legacy of botanical exploration while highlighting their pioneering approach in the world of luxury gin. This partnership pays tribute to Charles Darwin's insatiable...
M&S launches range including collaboration with Warner’s
UK retailer M&S has launched an exclusive selection of top-of-the-range spirits and liqueurs in collaboration with some of the best-known distilleries in the UK and abroad, which feature both the distillery and the M&S label on the bottle, including Gin Guild...
Scottish Gin Awards 2023 winners announced
The Scottish gin industry celebrated in Glasgow on Wednesday 8th November 2023, as the winners in the seventh annual Scottish Gin Awards were revealed. Congratulations to all the winners. Scottish Distillery of the Year North Uist Distillery presented by: Excellence...
No.3 Gin supports Hospitality Action raise £85,000
The team at No. 3 Gin recently supported an Hospitality Action fundraiser which raised £85,000 for Hospitality Action at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square at the exceptional 'Winter Chef's' fundraising dinner. Learn more here:...
Mermaid Gin win BBC Food & Farming Awards ‘Best drinks Producer of the Year’
The Isle of Wight Distillery has been named Best Drinks Producer 2023 at the prestigious BBC Food and Farming Awards, held on 25th October. The BBC Food and Farming Awards was launched in 2000 to mark the 20th anniversary of Radio 4’s The Food Programme. Since its...
Hayman’s celebrate 160 Years as Family Gin Distillers in London
The story of Hayman’s started way back in 1863, when their great-great-grandfather William Burroughs pioneered the distinctive taste of London Dry Gin. Fast forward 160 years, and the London Dry style has become the most popular gin on the planet. They are quite...
Mr Lyan partners with Whitebox Cocktails
Gin Guild member and Bartender Ryan ‘Mr Lyan’ Chetiyawardana is joining forces with Whitebox Cocktails, the ready-to-pour cocktail brand founded by bartenders, to release three of his most known serves in a canned format. The collaboration is part of Mr Lyan’s...
Sky Wave Gin unveils Bold New Look
Multi-award winning, small-batch gin distillery from Oxfordshire, Sky Wave, reveals a bold new look. The updated bottle design accompanies the introduction of a bold new brand positioning, inspired by a bygone era of elegance and adventure. The multi-award winning...
Late stand availability at Liverpool Gin Festival 2023
1st and 2nd December 2023, St George's Hall, Liverpool, L1 1JJ Members are advised that a stand has become available for the Liverpool Gin Festival, which we are advised could even be shared between more than one member should you wish to. Follow up and find out more:...
Nordic Gin House/Nordic Distiller join forces with CNC Inc. for distribution in Korea
Nordic Gin House are happy to announce that CNC Inc. is now responsible for distribution and sales in Korea. Managing Director Andrew H. Chun said "We operate all aspects of distribution business, forecasting, warehousing, distribution, sales, and most importantly...
Brighton Gin launches Gin Baubles!
For the first time ever the team at Brighton Gin made their beloved Pride bottles into miniatures! And not just that... they're also baubles! Even more painstakingly hand-crafted than any other bottle of Brighton Gin, these ginny delights can be hung up. You can even...
Jonny Wells talks about the Autumn Installation
Jonny commented: “It was a great event..its great to see more people joining the Guild, some of my colleagues have joined today….It has been great to see people from around the world being installed, with great diversity, as well as from England and Scotland.”
Desmond Payne installed as Grand Rectifier as the Guild reaches new corners of the market with focus on mixology
Desmond Payne installed as Grand Rectifier as The Gin Guild reaches new corners of the global spirit market with focus on mixologists The Gin Guild has installed Desmond Payne MBE as its new Grand Rectifier at a memorable member installation event which saw the Guild...
Master of Malt return with Gin Advent Calendars
In recent years advent calendars have gone in all kinds of directions, housing just about everything from beauty products to rubber ducks. But for those of us who can’t get enough of all things juniper, December isn’t advent, it’s gin-vent. There’s nothing wrong with...
Four Pillars and Gyre & Gimble triumph at IWSC 2023 awards
We’re delighted to announce that Gyre & Gimble have won the IWSC 2023 UK Gin Producer Trophy, and Four Pillars the IWSC 2023 International Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild. Gyre & Gimble Gyre & Gimble began in late 2019 between two friends...
A Moment in Gin History Up For Auction
A photographer accidentally captured a moment in gin history in Cognac, France Monday 13 June, 2013; the moment of Gin Guild member Gary Regan’s first ever ‘Finger-Stirred Negroni’. L-R Hidetsugu Ueno, Peter Dorelli, Philip Duff*, Salvatore Calabrese*, Jean-Sébastien...
Deadline for World Gin Awards: 1st October
Are you ready to be recognised on a global stage for all your hard work and dedication? With over 10 categories available including a brand-new Colour-Changing Gin category. You can stand out and compete against the best of the best. Don’t miss your chance to enter the prestigious World Gin Awards 2024!
Brighton Gin take on local pub
An exciting Pop-Up has been announced by the team at Brighton Gin: they are opening a brand new venture, running the Bottom's Rest pub. The team have taken on the wonderful Bottom's Rest, the pub behind the Old Market Theatre, to run it Brighton Gin stylie! Serving...
Serbian Juniper Harvest update from Beacon Commodities
The 2023 Juniper harvest is fast approaching, and Tommy from Beacon Commodities has just returned from Serbia. He was meeting collectors and inspecting the prospects for the new crop with harvest due to start in September. Good quantities starting to ripen Predictions...
Online Auction of distilling equipment – Ends 9th August
We have been notified that Sweeney Kincaid are holding an online auction of the distilling equipment from Verdant Spirits in Dundee. View lots and place bids now: https://www.sweeneykincaid.com/Auctions/SaleDetail/4209 ONLINE AUCTION (Dundee) Closing from 11am...
Another lifetime achievement award for Desmond Payne
At the 17th annual Spirited Awards in New Orleans at Tales of the Cocktail® on 27th July 2023 the incoming Grand Rectifier of the Gin Guild Desmond Payne was awarded the Helen David Lifetime achievement award for his contribution to the world of cocktails. The award...
New UK Alcohol Duty regime from August 2023
As members may be aware, a new regime for Alcohol Duty in the United Kingdom begins on 1st August 2023, here is how Duty is going to be calculated: GIN (MUST BE 37.5% ABV OR HIGHER) All spirits with an ABV exceeding 22% will have a duty rate of £31.64 per litre of...
Get your digital copy of the Gin annual today
Gin is an annual publication brought to you by the team behind the world-renowned drinks titles, Gin Magazine and Whisky Magazine. This publication features in-depth articles on distilleries and industry figures from around the globe, highlighting both established...
Alcohol Duty changes – 3 weeks to go
With just three weeks to go until its launch, the Gin Guild is incredibly disappointed that the government has persisted in burdening our industry and consumers further at a time when both are struggling with rising costs. The Government is pressing ahead with a...
Turncoat Distillery employs new head distiller
Liverpool’s Turncoat Distillery announces a major strategical move employing a new head distiller in Harrison Owen-Jones. Owen-Jones joins the Liverpool based craft distiller from The Lake District’s Willow Distillery, where he headed up their production of English...
Sustainability the key topic at the gin industry’s annual conference as The Gin Guild welcomes one of the world’s most experienced distillers to its prestigious top role
The Gin Guild has appointed a new Grand Rectifier at its prestigious annual Ginposium, which focused on the sustainability of the gin industry. Desmond Payne will be the figurehead for the organisation from 20th October, succeeding the wonderful Lesley Gracie from Hendrick’s.
Job Opportunity at Thames Distillers
London’s leading independent premium gin distiller and bottler Thames Distillers are recruiting for a Master Distiller to join their team, producing over sixty different gins for clients of all sizes.
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...
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