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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read MorePodcast: Play in new window | Download
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read MorePodcast: Play in new window | Download
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…
Read More
Recent Comments