Waterford Distillery awarded Best Irish Whiskey and Best Irish Single Malt in World Spirits Competition
Barley forward Terroir-driven producer, Waterford Distillery, has won best in class and five medals at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), one of the industry’s most influential and prestigious global tasting events. Leading the way was Waterford’s Single Farm Origin: Hook Head, which won not only the “Best Irish Single Malt” title but …
Say ‘Ciao’ to Crodino: Campari Group UK Expands its Aperitivo Offering with Non-Alcoholic, Italian Aperitivo
Crodino, the Italian non-alcoholic Aperitivo, is launching in the UK – marking the start of summer, and Campari Group UK’s entrance into the no-and-low alcohol category. Available nationwide across bars and restaurants at a RRP of £5, this bittersweet serve caters to the growing consumer demand for no-and-low alcohol drinks; 61% of consumers intend to …
New sustainable cider brand, inch’s, set to shake up the mainstream apple cider category
This May, HEINEKEN breathes new life into the on-trade with the launch of Inch’s – a sustainable, forward-thinking apple cider on draught, made from 100% British apples and with an exceptional taste that consumers already love! Around 5 million pints of apple cider are poured in the on-trade every week and mainstream brands account for every …
Gorilla Spirits Co. pioneers use of bottles made from 100% post-consumer recycled glass.
Gorilla Spirits Co. range of award-winning spirits, including IWSC Winner Silverback Mountain Strength Gin, are about to get a fresh new look, which is both stunning in design and significantly kinder to the environment. This announcement from the ethically renowned spirits Company, is made to coincide with Earth Day (22ndApril) and sees them championing the …
THE UK’S ONLY ALCOHOL-FREE ALTERNATIVE TEQUILA LAUNCHES READY TO DRINK ‘TEQUILA’ INFUSED BEER
Following the highly successful release of Mockingbird Spirit, the alcohol-free alternative tequila, launched in August 2020, founder Fern McCoy is back with a new exciting product – just in time for the fast approaching, hazy summer days and drawn out light nights spent with friends and family. With a willful ambition to create a ready-to-drink …
Penrhos Spirits launches first rum made with honey from the Penrhos Farm
Penrhos Spirits has introduced the first rum release to its collection of small-batch, premium, farmed spirits. Made using the honey from the Penrhos Farm apiaries, in Herefordshire, this new release pays tribute to the bees of the farm, without which none of the Penrhos Spirits could be crafted. Penrhos Spirits use fresh ingredients grown on …
Global Craft Whiskey Producer of the Year Announces UK Launch
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company today announces April 26th 2021 for their official launch in the UK. This move into the UK market by the fourth and fifth generation family-owned distillery follows being named Global Craft Producer of The Year and winning Best Kentucky Bourbon all within the last twelve months. The Peerless family’s very first bourbon went into a barrel in …
The world’s first spirit in a paper bottle hits the market
With ever increasing pressure on the drinks industry to reduce its carbon footprint, Silent Pool Distillers are launching the World’s first spirit in a paperboard bottle, Green Man Woodland Gin, to coincide with Earth Day. The bottle, produced by Frugalpac, is five times lighter than its glass counterparts, uses 77% less plastic than other plastic …
Tackling ‘Green Guilt’ through praise: New Budweiser UK campaign raises a toast to champions of sustainability
As the UK cautiously begins to emerge from lockdown, new research indicates that there is an epidemic of ‘green guilt’ as 53 per cent of the nation have felt guilt for not always doing ‘their bit’ to help the planet – with large amounts of food waste the most common thing to feel bad about. …
Introducing new Fentimans Rose Lemonade
Fentimans Rose Lemonade is made with pure Otto rose oil from the world-famous Rose Valley in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. This rose oil is one of the most valuable essential oils on earth and used in some of the finest perfumes on the market. We blend a small amount of this oil with lemon juice to add …
