Spirits & Cocktails

Cannabis-flavoured vodka to debut in the UK

05-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

As the trend for cannabis-infused drinks soars in popularity, a new vodka – infused with cannabis oil – will be available to sample in the UK this month.

Pernod Ricard commits to gender balanced management teams by 2030

05-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

Drinks giant Pernod Ricard has an unveiled eight-point sustainability and responsibility plan to tackle pressing issues such as the environment, gender equality and alcohol abuse.

RedLeg Caramelised Pineapple spiced rum adds to the mix

02-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

RedLeg spiced rum is extending its range with the launch of Caramelised Pineapple flavour.

Greenall’s extends gin portfolio with blueberry variant

02-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

Quintessential Brands has unveiled the latest edition to its Greenall’s portfolio – a zero-sugar blueberry gin.

Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler launches gin

28-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Iconic musician and Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler has launched a special-edition gin with Portobello Road Gin.

The Wilderness and Sacred Spirits create The Brexit Blend whisky

27-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

Birmingham bar and restaurant operator the Wilderness and London’s Sacred Spirits distillery have rejected Brexit’s divisive spirit to create a limited-edition blended whisky.

Alisa Bay releases ‘world’s first’ blockchain whisky to combat fakes

26-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

In an effort to tackle counterfeiting in the UK spirits market, drinks giant William Grant & Sons has released what it claims is the world’s first scotch registered on a blockchain.

Pink Grapefruit & Tonka Bean gin launched by Poetic License

19-Mar-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

North east-based gin distiller Poetic License has released its first limited edition gin of 2019 – Pink Grapefruit and Tonka Bean.

Warner Edwards gin has brand refresh

13-Mar-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Super premium gin brand Warner Edwards has changed its name to Warner’s as part of a brand overhaul.

The Alchemist launches augmented reality cocktail menu

08-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

Premium bar and restaurant operator the Alchemist has conjured up a unique experience for customers by launching its first augmented reality cocktail menu and app.

International Women’s Day

The women bartenders who are shaking things up

07-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Great skills on the bar are coveted by any cocktail outlet worth its salt. Here five top women bartenders in the trade tell their stories, how they got to where they are and what's next.

Investing in rare Scotch is ‘better than cars or art’

06-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Whisky was the most lucrative luxury asset investment during the past decade with a 582% increase in value, according to a new report.

Chapel Down launches pinot noir gin

05-Mar-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

One of England’s biggest vineyards has launched what is believed to be the first gin made from pinot noir grapes.

Puerto de Indias launches Strawberry Gin in the UK

05-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

With pink gins taking the drinks category by storm, Sevillian brand Puerto de Indias has officially launched its renowned strawberry gin to be distributed by Indie Brands in the UK this month.

Jameson launches £2m St Patrick’s Day campaign

05-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Pernod Ricard has announced a £2m St Patrick’s Day campaign for its Irish whiskey brand Jameson.