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Cygnet Gin Partners with Penderyn Distillery at Swansea’s Historic Copperworks

8th January 2025

Cygnet Gin have announced that their award-winning Cygnet gin has found a new home, at no other than the historic Penderyn Copperworks Distillery in Swansea. This partnership brings together in partnership two of Wales’s most celebrated names in a perfect Read more

Edinburgh Gin Distillery opens in the heart of the city

17th December 2024

Gin Guild Member Edinburgh Gin has opened their new Distillery at The Arches - a new distillery, and home of Edinburgh Gin in the heart of Scotland’s capital just off the Royal Mile. Four distinct gin experiences will be available Read more

Brits Prefer a G&T to a Cup of Tea

19th November 2024

2025 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report reveals how cocktail culture is evolving in the UK and around the world Nearly half of Brits (44 percent) say they would prefer a G&T to a cup of tea when getting together with friends, Read more

Hernö and Caorunn triumph at the IWSC awards, Portofino’s Le Penisola named best London Dry Gin

13th November 2024

We are delighted to announce that Portofino Dry Gin La Penisola the IWSC 2024 London Dry Gin of the year Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild. London Dry remains the most important, stand-alone type of gin for the Gin Guild, with Read more

The Gin Guild Celebrates New Era with the Installation of 30 New Members

21st October 2024

Mansion House, London, UK – 14th October 2024 – The Gin Guild proudly announces the installation of 30 new members during a vibrant ceremony on Friday 11th October, marking a significant milestone as the Guild surpasses the 550-member mark. This Read more

Industry mourns loss of vibrant distiller John McCarthy

14th October 2024

Please Note revised location: Aldeburgh Parish church, St Peter and St Paul's IP15 5DY It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John McCarthy, esteemed head distiller at Adnams, who has passed away at the age of Read more

Arizona Craft Beverage Wins Small Manufacturer of the Year 2024: A First for a Beverage Alcohol Producer

10th October 2024

Arizona Craft Beverage, a proud member of the Gin Guild, has made history by becoming the first-ever beverage alcohol producer to be named "Small Manufacturer of the Year" at the prestigious 2024 Arizona Manufacturers Council Awards. The win marks a Read more

Hernö and Vánagandr Destilerías triumph at ISC Awards 2024

27th September 2024

The International Spirits Challenge (ISC) has recognised Vánagandr Destilerías and Hernö Gin in the Gin category at their Annual Awards Dinner in London. Vangandr picked up the London Dry Gin of the year award, and Hernö took home the coveted Read more

Sipsmith Re-Writes the History of English Gin by Unveiling Origin 1639 Gin

19th September 2024

A revival of the first English gin recipe, redefining the origins of this quintessentially English spirit Sipsmith, the pioneers of the modern craft gin movement, proudly announce the exclusive launch of Origin 1639 Gin, a uniquely limited edition gin that Read more

Margot Robbie’s boutique gin brand Papa Salt debuts in UK launch

23rd July 2024

Papa Salt Coastal Gin, co-founded by actor Margot Robbie, has launched in the UK exclusively through Harvey Nichols and secured a distribution deal with DrinksOne in the UK. “We are so excited to bring Papa Salt to the UK market. Read more

Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg launch Gin & Juice RTDs in Europe

23rd July 2024

Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre performed together in London for the first time in 30 years to mark the UK launch of their ready-to-drink (RTD) range Gin & Juice. Furthermore, the rappers were joined by a surprise guest – Eminem Read more

The Gardener gets UK Launch at Silverstone during British Grand Prix

16th July 2024

UK drinks importer, distributor, and retailer Amathus Drinks has become the UK distributor of Brad Pitt’s new gin brand, The Gardener Gin, which launched this weekend at the2024 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The gin was launched at the Cannes Read more

Ki No Bi Announce investment in new carbon-neutral distillery

27th June 2024

Japanese gin Ki No Bi has announced an investment in a new carbon-neutral, increased-capacity distillery. The new facility’s efficient boiler will be powered entirely by electricity using renewable energy sources such as wind, water, solar and geothermal energy. Antonio Sanchez Read more

Record numbers attend Gin Industry’s annual learning and networking event

18th June 2024

On Friday, 14th June over 130 members of the gin industry from around the world, coming from as far away as the USA, Australia, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Slovakia and Switzerland as well across the United Kingdom and Ireland, gathered Read more

Out Now: A Short History of the Worshipful Company of Distillers (2024)

15th May 2024

Updated "A Short History of the Worshipful Company of Distillers" book written by Michael Berlin. Originally published in 1996 this book charts the history of The Worshipful Company of Distillers, one of the Livery Companies in the City of London. Read more

Holyrood Distillery launches new bottle for Height of Arrows

9th May 2024

Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery has unveiled a fresh new look with a bespoke bottle for its multi-award winning Height of Arrows Gin. Height of Arrows Gin uses minimal ingredients to produce layers of texture, for a smooth yet full-bodied favour; inspired Read more

The Global Gin Industry Comes together for the Gin Guild’s Spring Installation

7th May 2024

London, May 2 Gin distillers and industry professionals from around the world came together at the London Guildhall for the Gin Guild’s Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation. The evening, celebrating twelve years since the Gin Guild’s foundation, began Read more

Satan’s Whiskers named best bar in UK

22nd April 2024

Satan’s Whiskers took the title of Best Bar in the UK at the CLASS Bar Awards 2024, which took place on 16 April 204 at Battersea Arts Centre in London. The Bethnal Green bar, which also won Best Bar in London Read more