Distillation

LoneWolf launches a free gin and tonic vending machine on the streets of London

24-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

Scottish distillery LoneWolf has installed a vending machine in London, giving away free cans of its pre-mixed gin and tonic.

Hayman's Gin strengthens team before return to capital

26-Oct-2017 By James Beeson

Hayman’s Gin has announced the appointment of Tim Homewood as head of advocacy ahead of distillation relocating back to London later this year.

Portobello Road launches 'world's first' festive turkey gin

19-Oct-2017 By James Beeson

London craft gin makers Portobello Road Gin has announced the release of its third Director’s Cut gin.

BrewDog finally launches Lone Wolf spirits

28-Apr-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Craft beer brewer and pub operator BrewDog is ready to launch its Lone Wolf spirits range on a large scale, three years after announcing plans to enter the category.

Spirits

Lucas Bols appoints UK brand ambassador

30-Nov-2016 By James Evison

Premium and super-premium spirits firm Lucas Bols has announced its UK brand ambassador. 

Whiskey

Maxxium UK aims to attract a younger market

08-Aug-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Drinks distributor Maxxium UK is changing its tactics to garner a younger market.

Spirits

BrewDog reveals Lone Wolf spirits branding

26-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

BrewDog has revealed the brand identity of its Lone Wolf spirits arm, which has been designed to help the brewer, distiller and pub operator with its mission to "disrupt the spirits category".

Vodka

Vodka news: Ciroc, Sauvelle and Wild Knight

17-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

A new pink grapefruit vodka for Ciroc, French vodka maker Sauvelle designs a new bottle and premium craft distiller Wild Knight lands a distribution deal. That's what's going on in vodka this week.

BrewDog’s newly named spirits division to launch in April

29-Mar-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

BrewDog’s newly named Lone Wolf Distillery spirits division is likely to launch in April, the Scottish brewer and pub operator has revealed almost two years after announcing plans to enter the category.

How to turn your function room into a distillery

15-Feb-2016 By Ben Winstanley

Overcoming the logistical and bureaucratic nightmare of opening a commercial distillery, the Fat Pig in Exeter has created a unique proposition. Ben Winstanley discovers how more publicans can follow suit and create a new breed of distilling pubs

Brewdog enters spirits market

04-Feb-2016 By Jessica Mason

Brewdog is set to move into the spirits market with the launch of a new distillery named The Lone Wolf.

Back bar bulletin

09-Dec-2015 By Ben Winstanley

Spirits to softs and cocktails to cider, your essential round-up of what's hot on the back bar.

Number of applications for new distilleries soars

27-Aug-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

The number of applications for new distilleries in the UK has more than trebled in the last year, as new producers seek to cash in on the growing trend for locally produced small batch spirits.

New craft distillery, The Lakes Distillery, uses local botanicals in its first gin

03-Nov-2014 By Robyn Black

A new craft distillery has opened its doors in the Lake District.

Irish craft gin Shortcross launched

09-Oct-2014 By Jessica Mason

Shortcross Gin, an Irish small batch gin, is now available to pubs and bars across the UK.

Zorokovich 1917 vodka launches in the UK

09-Dec-2010 By Robyn Black

A Ukrainian vodka, made by a British filmmaker who has created a documentary about his efforts to distil and sell the brand, is to join the...

Adnams Distillery: Spirits from the coast

18-Nov-2010

Trying to interview Jonathan Adnams in one of his own pubs is a challenge. Not least after he has just treated selected guests to some brand new...

Adnams launches own spirits range from custom-built distillery

15-Nov-2010 By James Wilmore

Suffolk brewer Adnams has officially unveiled its distillery - which will be producing vodka, gin, and eventually, whisky. The company believes it...

Adnams opens new distillery

15-Nov-2010 By Ewan Turney

Suffolk brewer Adnams has officially opened its new distillery at its Sole Bay Brewery in Southwold — believed to be the first brewery and...

Adam Withrington: How the spirits industry halved its Pre-Budget Report duty increase

21-Jan-2009

Remember, remember the 24th of November… taxes, u-turns and plot. It was on this day that Alistair Darling performed his famous U-turn on alcohol...

Diageo pumps £100m into Scotch whisky operation

15-Feb-2007 By Hamish Champ

Up to 200 new jobs are to be created when drinks giant Diageo rolls out a £100m investment programme to expand its Scotch whisky operations north of...

Diageo ups security after fake drink scam

03-Mar-2005

Diageo has stepped up security measures in Northern Ireland after it emerged that the IRA is believed to be behind a professionally run distribution...