Spirits & Cocktails

Kopparberg launches pink gin

02-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Swedish cider brand Kopparberg has jumped on the pink gin bandwagon and unveiled its strawberry and lime flavour Premium Gin, which is bottled at 37.5% ABV.

Edinburgh Gin grows rhubarb and ginger range

01-May-2019 By Robert Mann

A Scottish distillery is growing its rhubarb and ginger variants with the launch of a full-strength gin.

Rum sales now worth £1bn

30-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Sales of rum are continuing to rise with almost 35m bottles sold worth more than £1bn in 2018, according to new figures.

Craft rum made from rainforest canopy water launches in the UK

25-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

Two organic craft rums produced in the heart of the Belizean rainforest are available to the UK on-trade.

Smirnoff launches new ‘summery’ fruit-flavoured spirit drink

25-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

Smirnoff has unveiled a duo of lower-alcohol spirit drink infused with real fruit essence and natural ingredients in time for summer.

MA Drinks podcast – in association with Diageo

How have drinking habits changed in 10 years?

25-Apr-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The future of alcohol consumption has never been more in focus, with habits changing on an almost daily basis driven by lifestyle choices that, in turn, determine innovation. But what’s next for alcohol?

Seeking the perfect summer drink?

25-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

A new UK drinks company is set to launch a new Tequila, pink grapefruit, lime and chilli drink.

£5bn growth opportunity for alcoholic drinks

24-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

The alcoholic drinks category will see a rise in value of £5.2bn to £46.7bn in 2022, according to historic and predictive data, revealed in a new report.

Top gin distillery debuts its first ever rum

24-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

English gin producer Nelson’s Distillery has bolstered its portfolio with the release of two exclusive rums.

How can your bar make the Top 50 Cocktail Bars list?

18-Apr-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

We told you the exclusive Top 50 Cocktail Bars list would be back – and this is where it begins.

Unicorn Tears Gin Liqueur guilty of appealing to children

17-Apr-2019 By Robert Mann

Online retailer Firebox has been strongly advised to modify the labelling of its Unicorn Tears gin liqueurs range after its packaging was condemned for appealing to under-18s.