Spirits & Cocktails

‘It’s graft gin, not craft’ says Warner’s gin founder

22-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Warner’s gin founder Tom Warner has dubbed his seven-year-old brand as “graft” gin rather than “craft” in defiance of what he called misleading marketing by large gin producers that make inferior products.

Leading Polish vodka variant to launch in the UK

22-May-2019 By Robert Mann

Żubrówka, which is claimed to be the best-selling premium vodka brands in Poland and one of the fastest-growing vodka labels in Europe, has revealed plans to launch its Biała expression in the UK.

Diageo releases new super-premium Italian gin

21-May-2019 By Robert Mann

Diageo has opened a new £360,000 distillery in Italy and added a super-premium gin to its portfolio – Villa Ascenti.

Echo Falls makes pink gin venture

20-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Wine brand Echo Falls has become the latest to tread the flavoured gin category path by announcing a Summer Berries Pink Gin variant.

The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol

Low and no: what to stock

20-May-2019 By Phil Mellows

The range of low and no-alcohol beverages is a category ripe for picking – it’s up to you to choose the best available.

The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol

Low and no: how to sell

20-May-2019 By Phil Mellows

Taking the lead in offering great drinks as shown throughout this supplement is a fantastic start – but now you and your team needs to market them correctly.

The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol

The latest trends in alcohol-free cocktails

20-May-2019 By Michelle Perrett

Whether it’s a Mojito or a Sex on the Beach, customers love a cocktail. But the move towards drinking less alcohol, combined with people wanting a healthier lifestyle, has led to a revolution for the alcohol sector.

The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol - in association with Diageo

Alcohol-free spirits are on the rise – here’s why

20-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

As many newcomers venture to the alcohol-free spirit and ready-to-drink market, Diageo’s Seedlip is just one brand that is taking the world by storm.

The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol - in association with Club Soda

The boom of alcohol-free is a sticking trend

20-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The fever for low and no-alcohol drinks is picking up pace – and fast. There’s plenty to choose from and plenty of advantages in serving those not needing alcohol

Brighton Gin’s new variant has four times more juniper

20-May-2019 By Robert Mann

Seaside-based Brighton Gin has added a navy-strength expression to its portfolio, made with four times more juniper compared to the original bottling.

Fever-Tree launches trio to RTD market

20-May-2019 By Robert Mann

Fast-growing mixer brand Fever-Tree has taken its tonic expertise into the alcohol market as it launches three ready-to-drink (RTD) bottled gin and tonics.

Cotswold Distillery whisky to be stocked in Greene King pubs

17-May-2019 By Robert Mann

English spirits producer Cotswold Distillery has gained a new listing with Greene King, which will see its whiskies stocked in more than 700 venues.

BrewDog takes reins for LoneWolf on-trade sales

07-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

Independent Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog has revealed that all sales of its spirits brand LoneWolf across all channels will be managed in-house as of 1 July.

Trio rack up huge bill after downing 85 Jägerbombs

03-May-2019 By Robert Mann

A pub has shared an eye-watering bill after three of its customers drained the venue of its Jägermeister supplies.

Little interview

Number of new gins joining the category is ‘staggering’

03-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

Adrian Taylor, head of on-trade for Roust – the company behind Russian Standard vodka and Zubrowka Polish vodka – discusses 2019’s emerging drinks trends.