Swansea’s flourishing tourism industry is injecting over £600 million annually into the local economy, and it has been given a brilliant new centerpiece to drive future growth, a new distillery. New figures show visitors spent £609 million throughout 2023 in the Swansea, Mumbles and Gower area. The STEAM figures (Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor) prepared…
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Brockmans Gin has announced the latest addition to its collection in the form of Agave Cut. Fusing the proper traditions of British gin distilling with the flare of Mexican Agave spirit, Brockmans Gin have created a disruptive spirit not experienced before, the company said. This spirit is an intoxicating blend of gin botanicals and verdant…
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Pernod Ricard and Ecospirits have announces they are entering a new stage in their relationship with a five-year global licensing agreement to enable the distribution of Pernod Ricard’s spirits brands in Ecospirits’ circular packaging technology to on-trade venues around the world. This collaboration, which builds on the learnings of a pilot in Singapore late 2022,…
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Stonegate Group, the UK’s leading pub company, reveals their plan to feature two of The Drinks Bureau’s premium RTD cocktails – Dirty Shirley and non-alcoholic Shirley Temple – as limited-edition PRIDE cocktails across over 1,100 bars, pubs and clubs nationwide in honour of PRIDE. This listing is part of their support for Stonewall Housing –…
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Speyburn single malt Scotch whisky has unveiled its refreshed collection, marking “the next exciting chapter” for the 126-year-old distillery located in the iconic whisky region of Speyside, Scotland. The collection features two new whiskies: Bourbon Cask and Rum Cask Finish. These single malts will join the award-winning 10 Years Old to form Speyburn’s new core…
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The UK spirits industry is in rude health. According to national accountancy group UHY Hacker Young, 54 new distilleries opened in 2023. England in particular has emerged as a hotbed for new independent spirits businesses, with 48 new distilleries registered last year – a 20% uptick from 40 registrations in 2022. And Scotland, renowned for its whisky…
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A new cask handler claims to provide new possibilities for internal transport logistics. Named KAUP Cask Handler 0.3T415W, this forklift truck attachment has transformed the way casks are handled, providing quick and effective transportation and movement of casks, whilst also minimising manual handling tasks throughout warehouses and cellars, the company said. Designed for working in…
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Independent Belfast-born distillery, Dingle, has announced the launch of Cónocht an Earraigh Single Malt, a new limited-edition single malt whiskey. Available this month, the whiskey is the sixth release in Dingle’s Celtic Wheel of the Year series, a limited edition run of whiskies which pay homage to Ireland’s cultural heritage of equinoxes and solstices. Following…
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Award-winning Highland distillery, Tomatin, has announced a new addition to its core range, the 12 Year Old Sherry Cask. Launching on the 20th of May, the whisky has been fully matured in sherry casks for 12 years. According to the company, this release builds upon the classically smooth Tomatin 12 Year Old, honing in on pure sherry…
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Importing bulk rum, especially from the Caribbean, can seem like a daunting endeavour, fraught with regulations, documentation requirements, and logistical complexities that are not everyone’s cup of tea. However, overlooking these intricacies can lead to costly penalties and legal consequences for importers, explains Bert Albrecht – UK manager for spirits at Ethimex. Sourcing Rum from…
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