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Molly Ollys – the Warwick-based charity dedicated to supporting children with life-threatening illnesses and their families – recently teamed up with Shakespeare Distillery to create a small batch craft gin. Launched in March, Molly Ollys Pink Gin is a premium, juniper-led gin (40% ABV), which delivers notes of raspberries, blackberries and Mediterranean citrus. It is […]
Golden Egg – the new spirit brand that produces super-premium vodka – was launched at the Golden Oyster Bar at the historic Leadenhall Market in central London. As we reported earlier this year, this premium vodka brand was created by Ben Duffy and was extremely well received by connoisseurs and luxury enthusiasts, alike. So, when […]
Craft cider producer, Gravity Theory, has harvested a crop of new wholesale listings ahead of what promises to be a year of sustained growth for the brand and the category. Wholesalers including Drinks Warehouse, Venus Wines & Spirits and Cave Direct are all introducing Gravity Theory to their ranges. They join established listings with Matthew […]
Rawlings Group recently announced a new partnership with two established leaders in the brewing industry: Niche Solutions and Carbonation Techniques. These strategic alliances will reinforce Rawlings Group’s position as a key player in the brewery sector, reinforcing their commitment to providing cutting-edge, tailored solutions to meet the needs of UK breweries. Niche Solutions specialises in […]
Two entrepreneurs with a thirst for success have launched what is believed to be the world’s first subscription service designed to champion independent coffee shops. Friends Rob Oakley and Alex Baker, from Leamington Spa, have teamed up to create Kuppso Coffee Club, a unique game-changing app which is set to inject a huge boost to […]
Thornbridge Brewery’s 2024 Brewer of the Year, Dominic Driscoll, and 2024 Michael Jackson Beer Writer of the Year, Ruvani de Silva, have collaborated on a limited edition cask ale to celebrate their joint recognition at the last British Guild of Beer Writers Awards. Ruvani, a turmeric and ginger IPA (6% ABV), released earlier this month, […]
A recent survey conducted by Censuswide* for wine brand, Eisberg, found that only four in 10 of Gen Zers (those born between 1997 and 2012) have ever used a corkscrew or ice bucket, as the grab-and-go mentality takes hold. The study also found that less than one fifth of respondents (18%) have used a decanter, […]
With on-going cost pressures and obligations to reduce CO2 emissions, drinks manufacturers are battling on several fronts, which has led to many smaller and medium-sized breweries going out of business. One company that is helping businesses across all sectors to reduce their energy costs and CO2 emissions is Worksop-based Levercor Energy System’s whose combined heat […]
When we heard that Jennings Brewery had new owners and was going to start making beers again, we made some calls and arranged an interview with Chris France, the company’s new MD. The Cockermouth-based brewery, which closed in 2022, was purchased for an undisclosed sum by two local business owners, Kurt and Rebecca Canfield. I […]
With the exponential growth of the low- and no-alcohol beer sector set to continue, brewers are starting to realise that they need to be a part of this dynamic market. One such company is Jump Ship Brewing, founded in 2018 by Sonja Mitchell, as a result of ordering a box of alcohol-free beers to enjoy […]
