I became an honorary Gin Rectifier last night (May 9). I took an oath and now I am duty bound to promote the best interests of gin.
Kongsgaard named April gin of the month
Danish gin brand Kongsgaard has been named Craft Gin Club’s April gin of the month.
Star of Bombay seeks 'leadership role' in gin industry
Bombay Sapphire wants to ‘demonstrate a leadership role’ in the gin industry with the launch of Star of Bombay.
Gruppo Campari buys Bulldog gin
Gruppo Campari has announced the acquisition of super premium gin, Bulldog for US$58.4 million (€54.1m).
Beam Suntory takes over Sipsmith
Beam Suntory has taken over British craft gin and vodka producer, Sipsmith.
Bulldog refocuses on US and UK
Bulldog Gin is refocusing its efforts on the UK and US markets after putting them on the ‘back burner’, according to its UK development manager.
William Grant & Sons launch on-trade cucumber campaign
William Grant & Sons has announced the launch of an on-trade campaign to raise awareness of the way to serve Hendrick’s & Tonic - garnished with cucumber.
Seymourpowell has announced a collaboration with Silent Pool Distillers, to create an artisan gin distilled in the Surrey Hills.
Number of new distilleries in England rises by 33%
The number of new distilleries in England has jumped by 33% in the space of a year, UHY Hacker Young has announced.
Online gin retailer launches
An Australian bottle shop has launched what it claims is the world’s first online specialist gin retail website for Australian gin enthusiasts called Gin Heaven.
1897 Quinine gin launched on World Mosquito Day
Said to be made with cold-distilled quinine and fresh citrus peel, 1897 Quinine gin was launched yesterday (August 20) which was World Mosquito Day.
Beefeater starts search for MIXLDN 2015
Leading gin brand Beefeater is calling on the world’s top bartenders to enter this year’s Beefeater MIXLDN Global Bartender Cocktail Competition.
New Beefeater limited edition
Beefeater London Sounds is the name of the gin brand's latest limited edition.
WSTA celebrates World Gin Day
The UK’s Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) says it will be celebrating the seventh annual World Gin Day tomorrow by highlighting the success of the UK’s growing gin industry.
Tom Nichol, Diageo’s retiring master distiller for its Tanqueray gin brand, received a lifetime achievement award from the Gin Guild on Thursday evening at its annual dinner (May 29).
Hendrick’s Botanical Garden at Mr Fogg’s
Cocktail bar, Mr Fogg’s in London’s Mayfair said to be the home of the eccentric British adventurer, Phileas J. Fogg is the site of Hendrick’s gin brand’s Botanical Garden.
Last call for Think Gin registration
Drinks buyers wishing to guarantee a place at Monday's Think Gin event can register today (Friday) up until 5pm.
Hayman releases limited edition Family Reserve gin
Gin distiller Hayman has launched a small batch gin called Family Reserve, which is rested for three weeks in aged scotch whisky barrels.
D1 London Gin launches in Hong Kong
DJ Limbrey Distilling Co has announced that its self-styled super-premium gin, D1 London, is launching in Hong Kong on September 25.
Drive in UK craft gin distilleries
The UK has more craft gin distilleries per head of population than the US, distiller Mark Gamble told an audience at the Gin Guild Ginposium on Tuesday (June 3).
Gin Guild bullish about the future of gin
The gin category is expanding, and fast, the first grand rectifier of the Gin Guild Christopher Hayman announced at the first Gin Guild Ginposium last Tuesday (June 3).
Ginebra San Miguel is world's top gin
Ginebra San Miguel is the top gin brand in the world despite 11% negative growth, according to Drinks International’s Millionaires Club 2014.
New recruits at the Gin Guild
The Gin Guild, a trade body set up in 2012 to encourage excellence in gin distillation and promote the category worldwide, has 25 new members.
Quintessential unveils Bloom Strawberry Cup.
Quintessential Brands, owners of the London Dry gin brand Bloom, has launched of its first ‘summer limited edition gin liquor’, Bloom Strawberry Cup.
Plymouth gin in Heathrow T5
Pernod Ricard Travel Retail Europe has unveiled its largest travel retail activation to date in Heathrow Terminal 5, featuring its artisanal gin brand Plymouth.
Diageo World Class returns to UK
Diageo Reserve has announced that its ‘World Class’ mixology competition will be held in the UK from 28 July to 1 August.
Martin Miller dies aged 67
Martin Miller, founder of Martin Miller’s gin, passed away on Christmas Eve after a battle with cancer.
The Tate launches gin and beer
Tate Britain and Tate Modern, London’s famous art galleries, have introduced its own gin and limited edition beers.
Beefeater #MyLondon Film Fest winner
Unhappy Hour by Jamie Sims was the winner of Beefeater #MyLondon Film Fest.
Lacassagne takes over at Chivas
Laurent Lacassagne has this week (W/C July 8) become chairman and CEO of Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard.
Diageo names World Class winner
A bartender from Spain has won Diageo's global bartender competition World Class.
I attended the Worshipful Company of Distillers’ City Debate on Gin last night. I have to say I think it was an opportunity missed.
Gin is extremely uninteresting
The global Gin sector is low price, low growth and extremely uninteresting, according to a top City of London analyst.
New limited edition Beefeater gin
Pernod Ricard Chivas Brothers has released a new limited edition expression of Beefeater, the world’s best-selling premium gin.
No.3 Gin to save British juniper
Berry Bros & Rudd's No.3 London Dry Gin is to support wild plant charity Plantlife to help boost its juniper conservation efforts.
Discus review of US spirits industry
The Distilled Spirits Council (Discus), which represents the spirits industry in the US, revealed its 2012 findings in New York this week.
G'Vine launches brand ambassador competition
G’Vine gin’s Connoisseur Programme 2013 includes the chance to become the brand's ambassador.
Gin
Patience Gould looks at gin’s re-emergence in the world of mixology and finds no end of potential in its variety
Chase's Williams Great British Extra Dry rolls out
Chase Distillery has rolled out its new super-premium gin, Williams Great British Extra Dry, to global markets after its debut in Spain.
Jubilee celebrations lift gin and sparking sales
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association says gin and sparkling wine sales increased in the UK during the run up to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspirations champion named
Global Premium Brands has crowned the winner of its Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspirations 2012 cocktail competition, following the global final in Ibiza yesterday (September 3).
Ballantine’s 40 Year Old rolls out
Pernod Ricard's whisky and gin arm Chivas Brothers has rolled out Ballantine’s 40 Year Old across "significant" Asian markets.
Gin
Gin is trading on the complexities of its flavour profile to cash in on the cocktail boom. Patience Gould finds a booming super-premium sector
It’s been something of a month in gin terms. It kicked off with the International Spirits Challenge gin tasting. Chaired by Beefeater master distiller Desmond Payne this was indeed something of a ‘challenge’, with no fewer than 58 gins to slurp, taste and rate...
Wemyss Malts releases Darnley’s View Spiced Gin
Wemyss Malts has released Darnley’s View Spiced Gin to Europe and selected Asian markets, with the US to follow.
Gin winner for Sloane's
A London bartender has fought off competition from more than 60 bartenders in the Sloane’s Gin ‘Twisted Traditions’ National Cocktail Competition.
Perthshire Raspberry Edinburgh Gin launches in UK
The Spencerfield Spirit Company has launched a Perthshire Raspberry edition of its Edinburgh Gin brand to the UK.
Adnams adds Morello Cherry Liqueur to the mix
English brewer and distiller, Adnams, has added Morello Cherry Liqueur to its range.
Beefeater 24 is now in 50 markets
Pernod Ricard’s super premium gin, Beefeater 24, is now available in 50 markets worldwide.