The Mexican actress Eva Longoria is the latest in a long list of celebrities with drinks brands, after the launch of her new tequila Casa Del Sol. Here are a few more… For The Celebrity
Having fun at The Gin To My Tonic Show
For the first time in almost two years, I was able to attend a consumer drinks show, being hosted in Glasgow. It was great to finally have the opportunity to sample and interact with representatives
An Inside the Cask chat with…Elwyn Gladstone
Elwyn Gladstone cut his teeth in the drinks industry working on hip brands such as Hendrick’s Gin, Kraken and Sailor Jerry rums. However, he’s best known for creating the colourful, Mediterranean-inspired Malfy Gin, which was
A busy few months at the garden….
As many of you know, I joined the Secret Garden Distillery in early 2021 to help the founder Hamish Martin to bring his story and wonderful message to a much wider audience. It has been
Want to create your own bespoke gin?
Have you ever wanted to created your own gin brand to drink and share with friends or to sell online or at bars? There are a number of different companies providing this service, one of
Latest M&A in the Drinks Industry – August 2021
Zenith Global has released the latest mergers & acquisitions data across beer, wine and spirits from May to July 2021, including the sale of Snow Leopard vodka brand by Edrington to Next Frontier Brands (following
The Drinks Industry Rich List 2021
The Sunday Times newspaper has revealed their 2021 Rich List (top 250). As a result, I have updated below the list for the richest people in the Drinks Industry Rich List, based both in the
A Last Chat with Jim McEwan on Sunday 23rd May
Before he takes a step back from public life, Jim McEwan will be raising a toast to support Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance. This will be an evening of Film, stories and conversation which will take
Andre de Almeida appointed as MD at the Secret Garden Distillery
Old Curiosity Distillery re-named Secret Garden Distillery and appoints new Managing Director. The Old Curiosity Distillery was founded by entrepreneur and herbologist Hamish Martin, on a 7.5-acre site based on the outskirts of Edinburgh with
The English Whisky Map – 3rd Edition
The number of English Whisky Distilleries continues to grow and there are now 33 distilleries in place. Across England, the English whisky distilleries are trialling a range of grains, yeast strains and fermentation periods. There
Latest M&A in the Drinks Industry – May 2021
Zenith Global has released the latest mergers & acquisitions data across beer, wine and spirits from February to April 2021, including the sale of alcohol free producer Fluère Drinks to Next Frontier Brands and Diageo
A time to say goodbye from Duty Free…
André de Almeida to leave his role and join a new project after almost 5 years at the Loch Lomond Group. I can confirm that I will be leaving the company on the 16th April
An Inside the Cask chat with…Dan Szor
Behind the doors of many a craft distillery, there is often a fascinating story waiting to be told—tales of lifetime ambitions, personal sacrifices, hard-fought achievements and life lessons learned. Consider the “crazy story” of Dan
A Staycation with Benefits
Ever thought of visiting your favourite distillery, brewery or vineyard, to raise a glass and spend the night there? Here is a list of some brands that offer the opportunity to stay within their grounds
How to start your own Whisky Club by the Southport Whisky Club
The Southport Whisky Club is a group of whisky enthusiasts who travel around (Scotland mostly) finding whisky that they like; and bring it back to Southport. The whisky club is based in Southport in Merseyside,
