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Brockmans Gin introduces Agave Cut

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 broadens partnership with EcoSpirits for global reach

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 x The Drinks Bureau partner for charity drive

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 unveils vibrant new look

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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New cask handler offers “new possibilities”

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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Dingle to release new Cónocht an Earraigh Single Malt whiskey

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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Tomatin unveils 12 Year Old Sherry Cask

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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Demand for frozen cocktails to rocket

Alcoholic slushies are set to be the nation’s “hottest trending” drink this summer, with one in four Brits (24%) naming the refreshing twist on classic cocktails as their number one boozy beverage for the coming months.  The study, conducted by Paragon Brands, revealed a whopping one-third of the nation (34%) would now opt for a frozen cocktail over a traditional alternative, with more than six in ten (61%) saying a frozen alternative is…

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54 new distilleries launched last year

Independent British spirits makers continue to go from strength to strength, with the industry growing by 54 new distilleries in 2023*, according to UHY Hacker Young, the national accountancy group. In 2023, the number of registered distilleries in the UK jumped to 387, up 8.7% from 356 distilleries in 2022, as British drinkers continued to…

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Key insights on consumer behaviour trends emerge in new report

A new eCommerce report has concluded that in nearly all verticals except beverage alcohol, the digital realm reigns supreme. Speakeasy Co., a platform for alcohol brands seeking to navigate the complexities of the digital marketplace, announced its findings in the release of its 2023 eCommerce Report. This analysis was crafted by Speakeasy’s marketing team that…

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