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The Cotswolds Distillery Launches New Bar and Cocktail Experience

15th May 2026

The Gin Guild is pleased to share news from member The Cotswolds Distillery, which is set to open its new on-site bar and cocktail destination, Read more

Gin still top behind the world’s top bars

2nd May 2026

We are delighted to report the Gin remains top of the spirits of choice for bartenders in the world’s top bars as announced in the Read more

The Gin Guild welcomes new members and celebrates strength of sector

1st May 2026

The Gin Guild welcomed 31 new members from across the international gin industry at its Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation in London, taking Read more

Statement on UK Spirits Duty revenue

23rd April 2026

Today a coalition of eight spirits industry representative organisations across the UK has released the following joint statement on UK spirits duty revenue: The Government’s Read more

No.3 Gin wins Spirit of the Year at International London Spirits Competition 2026

22nd April 2026

The International London Spirits Competition 2026 has announced its results, marking another year of exceptional quality and innovation across the global spirits industry. The Gin Read more

UK Government announces review of 2023 Alcohol Duty changes – your input needed

20th April 2026

The UK Government has announced today a review of the impacts of the alcohol duty reforms introduced on 1 August 2023. The reforms moved the alcohol duty system to Read more

Madrona Distillery Opens New Home on Orcas Island

15th April 2026

Madrona Distillery has officially opened the doors to its new distillery and tasting room on Orcas Island, marking a significant milestone for the growing American Read more

Frugalpac launches high-speed paper bottle machine to meet growing demand

15th April 2026

New bottling machine increases production capacity and speed more than fivefold, enabling drinks brands to scale lower-carbon packaging at industrial levels, while significantly reducing costs. Read more

Tarquin’s Gin Launches First Ever Funding Round to Drive US Listings and European Whisky Roll-Out

2nd April 2026

UK’s No.1 super-premium gin brand raises £1 million on Crowdcube to accelerate international distribution Tarquin’s Gin, the UK’s No.1 super-premium gin by value, has opened Read more

Gin Guild Spring Installation – 30 April, London

27th March 2026

The Gin Guild is delighted to announce an exceptional group of distillers, brands and industry partners who will be joining us at our forthcoming Spring Read more

First World Hanky Panky Day Celebrated at The Savoy

27th March 2026

To mark the conclusion of International Women’s Month, The Savoy Hotel in London hosted the inaugural World Hanky Panky Day, celebrating one of the most Read more

Batch Distillery and Slingsby Gin: New Ownership Secures Future

26th March 2026

The UK gin sector has welcomed some positive developments in recent days, with two popular craft brands set to continue their stories under new stewardship. Read more

Anne Brock Steps Down as Master Distiller of Bombay Sapphire

19th March 2026

Anne Brock, one of the most respected figures in the gin industry, has announced her departure from Bombay Sapphire after eight and a half years Read more

The Gin Guild Announces Full Line-Up for Ginposium 2026

16th March 2026

⏰ Early bird tickets are available until 31st March - Save up to £40 per person on tickets for this essential Gin Industry Conference.

Eighty Cornish Gins for an Eightieth Birthday: A Milestone Worthy of a Master

10th March 2026

When David Raines, Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers (2013-14), celebrated his 80th birthday in Cornwall recently, his family marked the occasion in the Read more

Quattro Gatti Gin Named Official Gin of the Venice Biennale

9th March 2026

An Italian gin with roots in the Umbrian countryside has secured one of the most prestigious cultural partnerships in the drinks world, becoming the Official Read more

Sky Wave Accelerates Global Growth with Major Airport Launch

6th March 2026

Oxfordshire residents have long known the delicious secret of our local spirits, but now the rest of the world is finally catching on. Sky Wave Read more

Gin 1689 unveils its newest creation: 1689 Dutch Orange Gin

5th March 2026

During an exclusive launch event on the 4th of March, Gin 1689 has unveiled its latest creation: 1689 Dutch Orange Gin. This beautiful orange‑coloured gin Read more