As we recently reported, premium Welsh distillery Penderyn – the first new whisky distillery to launch in Wales in 100 years – reached a defining milestone in its 26 year history, with the release of their 25-year-old Welsh single malt, followed by the 12-year-old and the soon-to-be-released, 21-year-old. The initial contact by the distillery’s PR […]
A fruitful endeavour
Craft cider producer, Gravity Theory, whose excellent cider we reviewed early in 2025, recently sent us two new varieties, Hazy Pineapple Cider and Berry Cherry Cider – both in 440ml cans and the same 3.4% ABV. The branding of the new flavours feature pen and ink drawings of the dominant fruit ingredient, which the artist […]
Interview with the UK Bartenders Guild President
The organisers of the annual London Spirits Competition recently met with the UK Bartenders’ Guild President, Claudia Carrozzi, who is also a judge at the London Spirits Competition. Few people have a broader view of the hospitality industry than Claudia Carrozzi. As President of the UK Bartenders’ Guild and Head of Beverage at Cunard, she […]
Get essential market intel when you enter the 10th London Competitions
For the 2027 London Competitions there is another compelling reason to enter and to take advantage of the early bird discounts whose deadline is 31 August 2026. Every company that enters the the 2027 London Spirits, Wine or Beer Competitions will now receive a Buyer Market Intelligence Report. The organisers of the competitions are committed […]
Hard Rock Cocktails expansion continues
Hard Rock Cocktails continues its rapid UK expansion with another significant distribution milestone: a new partnership with Youings Wholesale, a family-run wholesaler with more than 135 years of industry experience. Youings Wholesale supplies businesses across the South West of England, including Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and Bristol. Renowned for its outstanding service, extensive product portfolio […]
Launch of Penderyn’s premium whiskies
Located in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, Penderyn Distillery – the first new whisky distillery to launch in Wales in 100 years – has reached a defining milestone in its 26 year history: they are bottling their 25-year-old Welsh single malt, which has been decades in the making. Their 12-year-old is set to debut […]
Tumbledown Gin takes silver
A year on from reviewing the gin produced by Tumbledown Distillery, the most southerly distillery on the planet, we’re delighted to announce that they won silver at The Gin Awards 2026. The winner of the prestigious award was Tumbledown Gin, which is produced in micro-batches, using foraged local botanicals, harvested by hand from the wild, […]
Pimentae secures Sainsbury’s listing
Award-winning tequila cocktail brand Pimentae celebrated a landmark moment in its journey with its largest retail listing since their launch five years ago: Sainsbury’s confirmed that Pimentae will be available at 152 of their stores across the country. This is a major milestone for the fast-growing brand, which began as a mission between two friends […]
Bringing their A game
Originally created exclusively for Soho House, Lady A was hand-crafted at Château La Coste, in the heart of Provence. The branding incorporates Damien Hirst’s iconic butterfly motif to symbolise the “social butterfly” and the dynamic community that has shaped Soho House to become the iconic global brand it is today. Lady A Red is one […]
New stockist for the world’s healthiest cola?
Launched in 2024 by London-based entrepreneur, Pascal Du Bois, Robot Organic Honey Cola Kombucha, has been positioned as what we would argue is probably the healthiest cola in the world. Since launching, Robot Kombucha – which took Pascal and his team several years to develop and perfect – has won numerous awards and has a […]