Shakespeare Distillery is delighted to announce it has been certified as Carbon Neutral after a full-scale carbon footprint assessment and off-setting programme. The independent artisan spirit producer is working to minimise their environmental impact and become a truly sustainable business. Over the summer months, with the support of the Warwick University Internship programme, the company…
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More than four in five bars plan to increase their ranges of no and low alcohol drinks in 2023 to capitalise on consumers’ interest in healthier drinking, new research shows. The ‘Leading the Way in No/Low Spirits’ report, produced by hospitality research experts CGA by NielsenIQ and leading non-alcoholic spirits brand CROSSIP, reveals a wide…
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We examine the changes to the duty structure for alcohol that are to be introduced by the new Alcohol Duty Bill, as well as the reduced rates for smaller producers and low alcohol products, writes Alan Powell for the Tax Advisor Magazine. Key Points What’s the issue? The Alcohol Duty Bill planned for the next…
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Golden Tide Rum will be the first rum to be distilled at sea as part of an ongoing partnership between The Tidal Rum and P&O Cruises which is launching a rum distillery on its newest ship, Arvia. Jersey-based rum brand, The Tidal Rum is proud to announce the launch of Golden Tide the ‘world’s first…
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In an attempt to create standards in Mexico for the growing mezcal industry has instead lead to confusion, with a growing number of producers giving up the certification process and just calling their spirit ‘agave’, reports SevenFiftyDaily. According to SevenFiftyDaily, in Mexico, mezcal commonly refers to any spirit made from agave roasted underground. However, legally,…
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The Macallan has introduced an exceptional new single malt whisky into The Red Collection – The Macallan 77 Years Old. The Red Collection is a range of distinguished and rare single malt Scotch whiskies which captures The Macallan’s respect for tradition and craftsmanship. Inspired by the significance of the colour red throughout the history of…
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Kathy Caton has been appointed as new board director to the Gin Guild. In her new position, she says that she will spotlight smaller distilleries while advocating for the advantages that joining the industry body affords artisan producers in the UK and across the world. Established ten years ago by The Worshipful Company of Distillers,…
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Sake brewer Meiri Shurui is hoping to find a new revenue source in whisky as young Japanese consumers lose their taste for sake, reports Nikkei Asia. The company has begun making whisky again for the first time in 60 years hoping to tap into the growing popularity of Japanese whisky overseas. Meiri Shurui in October…
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Global demand for rare whiskies has made whisky a better investment than most stocks, , according to the Financial Times and numerous other media sources. Strong investor demand has pushed the value of “fine and rare” single malts up by more than a fifth this year with volumes jumping 23 per cent, according to a…
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Two brothers and a friend – all former rugby players from the French Pyrenees – are creating gins and a vodka using flavours inspired by the mountains of southern France, with a name inspired with bears now found in the region. Bear Brothers Gin was launched in 2019 following the launch of their vodka. The…
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