While many of you will already own or run a distillery, there’s an increasing trend where producers of other drinks are moving into the spirits sector. Micro-breweries, cider and winemakers are allured by the ability to diversify their offering with small-batch spirits. And today’s guest has a wealth of experience in helping them do just…
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Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill St Andrews has announced two exclusive new signature single malts, bolstering its premium whisky portfolio. Crafted by head distiller Scott Ferguson at the original Eden Mill distillery – which will soon be moving to its new site after an extensive, multi-million-pound refurbishment – the new expressions are a Bourbon Cask release, matured…
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Ellers Farm Distillery has announced a major investment by and partnership with Ricky Gervais. The deal with Gervais sees him become Co-Owner of Ellers Farm and initially focuses on the Company’s leading brand, Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka but also covers Ellers Farm’s gins, liqueurs, and English single malt whisky. Gervais has been looking for an opportunity…
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For Diageo’s Special Releases Scotch Whisky Collection, brand design plays a pivotal role in weaving in captivating narratives and elevating collectability. Toby Atkins, Associate Creative Director of Illustration at Bloom, the brand design agency that collaborates with Diageo, discusses how Bloom’s work underpins the success of this coveted annual collection. Every year, Diageo’s portfolio master…
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World of Zing has collaborated with Everyman Cinema to mark the release of the new Bond film, No Time To Die. World of Zing, founded by cocktail expert Pritesh Mody, has designed and handcrafted a range of three bespoke cocktails inspired by Bond which are available exclusively for consumers at Everyman Cinema bars. Headlining the…
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Initially setting out to become a doctor and now in charge of the fastest growing premium gin brand in the world, Dr Anne Brock is the master distiller at Bombay Sapphire but the guardian of the Hampshire-based distillery simply takes it all in her stride. I’ve got the best job in the world!” beams Anne…
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CleanCo, the non-alcoholic spirit brand, will be listed in Morrisons from 10 May 2021. Three of CleanCo’s non-alcoholic products from the best-selling range will be available to purchase on the shelves of 478 Morrisons stores nationwide, each at an RRP of £19. These include CleanCo’s gin alternative, ‘Clean G’, rum replacement ‘Clean R’ and vodka-style…
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What do you get if you combine two former members of the Royal Navy and a seasoned pro from the world of wine and spirits? The Portsmouth Distillery, that’s what. While Rum is their central passion, that hasn’t stopped them becoming an award-winning producer of gin, too. Some things are just meant to be. For…
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When Oxford biochemist Dr John Walters distilled brandy from home-picked grapes on a whim, did he realise that it would lead to annually producing nearly 2-million bottles of various spirits? The heart and passion that drives the craft brewing industry is alive and well in the UK’s craft distillers. The question is: should you be…
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Adding water to your distilled spirit will change its flavour. The question is: By how much? Researchers Chelsea Ickes and Keith Cadwallader report. For whisky and other spirit drinkers, the big debate is always centred on should you drink whisky neat – no water or ice – or diluted with water? The argument is not…
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