Handcrafted in the Surrey Hills, Sipello is a Bittersweet British Aperitif marrying a gooseberry-led blend of British ingredients such as rhubarb and the little known chuckleberry with sustainably sourced botanicals from around the world. Sipello’s
The Artisanal Spirits Company celebrates success
The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) is based in Edinburgh and it owns The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which was established in 1983 and currently has a growing worldwide membership of 28,000 paying subscribers. It
Rare Scotch Whisky Report for 2020
Rare Whisky 101 co-founders Andy Simpson and David Robertson have once again released their full year report for 2020, revealing the state of the UK’s whisky auction market. Rare Whisky 101 operates as whisky analysts,
New Product: The GlenAllachie Wood Finishes Range Batch 3
The Speyside distillery, led by iconic Master Distiller Billy Walker, releases Pedro Ximénez, Ruby Port and Madeira wood finished whiskies. The new limited release Speyside Scotch whiskies include an 11-year-old Pedro Ximénez Wood Finish (UK
Another wave of celebrity liquor brands hits the market
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
