Desmond Payne retires as Beefeater master distiller emeritus
17 December, 2025
Beefeater gin has announced the retirement of master distiller emeritus, Desmond Payne MBE, following a career spanning almost 60 years.
Desmond Payne becomes Beefeater master distiller emeritus
07 December, 2022
Beefeater has announced that Desmond Payne MBE will be the brand’s first-ever master distiller emeritus in January 2023.
Chivas launches new Beefeater gin
08 June, 2011
Chivas Brothers has launched a new special edition Beefeater gin. Developed by master distiller Desmond Payne, Beefeater London Market Gin will be available for a limited period from June 2011 in key global markets, including Spain, UK, Turkey and Bulgaria.
Beefeater gin gets ready for winter
13 September, 2010
Chivas Brothers has launched a winter version of its Beefeater gin brand.
