Tim Sheahan

Nostalgic RTD returns to pubs and bars

Global Brands, the leading independent ready-to-drink expert, has announced the relaunch of its popular 90s RTD, Reef. Already available in independents pubs and bars across the UK, the alcoholic orange and passionfruit juice drink is now accessible to on-trade for stocking, as well as wholesalers. Described as perfect for summer sharing occasions and with an…

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Forest Distillery plots expansion

The Forest Distillery, the UK-based spirits producer, has revealed plans to boost production and also build a visitor centre at its Cheshire site. The Forest Distillery, which is claimed to be the UK’s highest altitude distillery, was started by husband-and-wife team Karl and Lindsay Bond in 2015. The company’s plans include a new botanical glass…

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Beam Suntory appoints Carlo Coppola president Of North America

Beam Suntory has named Carlo Coppola as the company’s president of North America. Beam Suntory has announced that Carlo Coppola has been appointed President of North America, succeeding Jessica Spence, who has decided to pursue other opportunities outside the company. “With a career spanning across US commercial, finance and global brands over the past 20-plus…

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The Magic of the Rickhouse | Heaven Hill Distillery

How much did your distillery produce last year? At Heaven Hill, the largest family-owned and operated distillery in America, they produced a cool 440,000 barrels of American Whiskey. That means they have an impressive 2.1 million barrels of Whiskey ageing across their 70 rickhouses. And Heaven Hill are the only American Whiskey distillery to make…

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Padstow Distilling appoints UK distributor

Padstow Distilling has appointed Thorman Hunt as its sole UK distributor – a move that will see its range distributed nationwide. The partnership with Thorman Hunt will boost the distillery’s range around the UK. Padstow Distilling founder David McWilliam explained: “We’ve always had our website for micro-orders but now we’re expanding and there’s truly no…

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Balcones Distilling toasts solar eclipse single malt launch

Balcones Distilling has announced the launch of its latest whisky creation: Balcones Mirador Eclipse American Single Malt. Inspired by the extraordinary phenomenon of a solar eclipse, this limited edition release is “a testament to the artistic whisky-making approach of Balcones and unwavering commitment to innovation and craftsmanship”. According to the company, the journey to Mirador…

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Case Study | 28 bottles and counting…

Loch Lomond Distillery can trace its roots back over 200 years. Today, it crafts three distinctive whisky styles including its flagship Scotch single malt brand Loch Lomond Whiskies; its single grain whisky, Spearhead made from 100% malted barley and distilled in a copper coffey still; and its latest creation Noble Rebel, a range of blended…

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The Lakes Distillery to be acquired

Nyetimber, the Sussex and Hampshire-based wine producer is set to acquire The Lakes Distillery. Nyetimber said The Lakes is “the leading English distiller of premium quality Single Malt Whisky” and other premium spirits, differentiated by its characteristic Sherry-led house style, wood forward approach and depth of flavour. The acquisition values The Lakes’ existing issued and…

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Yorkshire malt whisky distillery release special bottlings

Distillers at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery have revealed details of their first Special Release of 2024. Hunmanby-based Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery’s latest limited edition bottling is Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release, 50% abv, a fruity and complex whisky with flavours of orange chocolate, roasted malt, baked apples and candied fruits.  The ex-PX Sherry and ex-Bourbon…

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The secret to enhancing and optimising flavours | Rachel Sutherland

Rachel Sutherland is the Liquid and Innovation Manager at Warner’s Distillery. Hailing from Invergordon, north of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, Rachel has been part of the distillery’s team since 2019. Along with her General Certificate in Brewing and Distilling, Rachel also holds a Master’s in Chemistry (Heriot-Watt University). Created and run by Tom &…

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