Tim Sheahan

Scottish spirits manufacturer makes it to Hollywood As exclusive gift For Oscar nominees

An award-winning Scottish spirits manufacturer is set to make it to Hollywood after its gin was selected to go into the $125,000 “Everyone Wins” nominee gift bags at the Oscars. Gin Bothy, distilled in Angus, Scotland, has been chosen as part of a lavish offering that will be hand delivered to the top 25 2024…

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The top trends in premium packaging for 2024

Smurfitt Kappa pride themselves on keeping our fingers on the pulse when it comes to the latest advances in the ever-evolving world of packaging. Why? Because they explain they are not just about packaging; we’re on a mission to help brands captivate their customers and take their unboxing experiences to new heights. Premium packaging plays…

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Comment | The evolution of RTDs

Looking at where we are now, it’s clear that the RTD category has firmly established itself as a mainstay in the beverage industry, explain Wynter Karo and Alice Parmiter, the founders of premium tequila cocktail brand Pimentae. We’ve been on an incredible journey with Pimentae, and it’s been fascinating to witness the evolution of the…

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Major rise in popularity of low and no alcohol alternatives, especially among young adults

There has been a huge rise in 18-24 year olds considering themselves either regular or occasional drinkers of low and no alcohol products, while almost a quarter of drinkers have cut down on alcohol due to alcohol alternatives, new research suggests. The Portman Group’s sixth annual survey in partnership with YouGov shows that young people…

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The Beauty of Barrels

What impact do barrels have on the spirits you produce?  The answer, as we probably all know, is far-reaching. The type of wood, the barrel’s previous contents, the level of char and the time the liquid spends in the vessel are just some of factors in-play here.  And during whisky aging, we can break the…

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Scottish distillery receives global recognition

Eden Mill St Andrews, the independent distiller, has been awarded one of the top accolades and a duo of gold medals at The Global Spirits Masters.  The 2023 release of Eden Mill’s annual ‘Art of St Andrews’ collection was awarded the Master medal during this year’s The Design & Packaging Masters, where The Guard Bridge was also…

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PPWR: glass bottle makers “disappointed” with approach

FEVE, the association of European manufacturers of glass containers, has said it is disappointed with the the Council of the EU’s position on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). In a statement, the association said that “unlike the European Parliament, the Council of the EU has failed to recognise the contribution that circular packaging can…

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2024 flavour trends revealed

Specialist flavour house I.T.S has launched Journey into the Future of Flavour, the company’s annual look at the food and drink flavours that will be trending in the coming year and the market influences that are driving them.  Bringing together research from Mintel, Innova and Tastewise along with social media observations and I.T.S’ own experiences…

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Ad Gefrin Unveils Exclusive ‘Cask Sale’ for Corenkyn Members

Ad Gefrin, the world-class visitor experience and whisky distillery in Northumberland, introduces an unparalleled opportunity for its esteemed Corenkyn members with the launch of the exclusive ‘Cask Sale’ initiative. Corenkyn, named after the Old English words for ‘chosen’ and ‘family,’ is Ad Gefrin’s founding membership package. Members benefit from lifetime access to the exhibition and…

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Award-winning drinks brands collaborate on new gin

Two award-winning south Warwickshire drinks brands are celebrating a pivotal partnership thanks to the launch of a new special-edition gin. Purity Brewing Company and Warwickshire Gin Company, have announced an exciting collaboration to create the 40% ABV Emperor Dry Hopped Gin. It’s a particularly special recipe for the Purity team as it’s made with a…

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