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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. We fell in love with gin in England’s...

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 – as they performed at Flipper’s Roller...

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 Film Festival last...

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 on 2nd May 2024.

Persie Distillery, voted Best Brand at the Scottish Gin Awards in 2023 in recognition of its outstanding efforts in animal welfare fundraising, has launched Unbridled Gin as the latest in its Charity Collection, with £5.00 per bottle donated to World Horse Welfare....

The British Distillers Alliance (BDA) celebrates the Budget policy decision to abolish the spirits duty stamps scheme, which has been in place since 2006, which requires bottles of alcoholic drinks containers larger than 34cl with an ABV of more than 30% to have a...

Today we're taking time to celebrate the amazing, creative, supportive and resilient crew that are the women in the #gin industry. Here's just a few of the superwomen we're lucky to have in The Gin Guild. Keep inspiring 👏 #IWD24 https://youtu.be/kyp6gHiTLJ4

Master of Malt are also Masters of Gin so they’ve picked some of their favourite juniper-laced spirits that will make perfect presents for your mum on Mother’s Day or a friend or loved one as an Easter gift. From time-honoured classics to gins infused with distinctive...

The Gin Guild has announced it will sponsor a brand new award at the IWSC Awards 2024.  This year marks several changes to the Gin category at the IWSC and while being tasted alongside other traditional, juniper-forward gins in the judging, the London Dry category...

Trash and Treasure Spirits, a new spirits brand flavoured from waste or ‘rescued’ ingredients from local food processors and breweries, has been launched by Warner’s Distillery, famed for its innovative portfolio of award-winning nature positive spirits. In the UK...

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has issued a call to independent retailers to join a campaign to stop duty increases. They are urging independent retailers to gather together this Wednesday 7th February and make their voices heard. The event, which will...

Hayman's - The Original Gin which recently celebrated its 160th birthday is now B Corp certified, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance.  I'd like to thank our whole team who have worked tirelessly these last few years to help us...

There’s been a little shuffling among the top five this year, although no major shake-ups With all the bars we polled stocking gin, it’s safe to say the category is alive and well in the world’s best bars. The usual suspects can be seen as the top five bestsellers,...

© Masters of Malt 2023 MICHAEL ORSON As the mercury falls and 2023 draws to a close, we’re reminiscing on the year that was and thinking of the very special releases we’ll be enjoying in 2024. We’ll also be talking about some big news in the year ahead. 2023 was a...

What could be a better gift for your team members than to be celebrated for their dedication and expertise of gin-making on a global stage? Register your applications for the the Icons of Gin and put the spotlight on them! The World Gin Awards team have extended the...

Terry Fraser, proudly wearing the Gin Guild sprig was presented with a Lifetime Achievement award at the Spirits Business awards 2023   Terry Fraser, master distiller of Tanqueray and Gordon’s Gin has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the The Spirits...

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...

Sustainable distillery 58 and CO, founded by Carmen O’Neal, launches their CO-LAB Series of limited edition experimental spirits, created using excess produce from like-minded brands. The first launch – Olive Oil Vodka – sees a collaboration between 58 and CO and...