Yes, I know it’s the title of Depeche Mode’s classic hit from 1981, but when we sampled the three beers that were sent from the award-winning Badger Brewery, that was the overarching emotion, their beers are just so good. Some breweries can try a bit too hard to be different, but in the case of […]
Move over Champagne?
For some time, English sparkling wines have been matching, and increasingly, exceeding the quality of many Champagnes, evidenced with the number of awards that many English brands are winning. So, when we were invited to sample a bottle of Roebuck Estates’ recently released Classic Cuvée 2019 – the latest addition to its acclaimed Classic Collection […]
Penderyn toasts Bad Wolf’s success
Award-winning Welsh distillery, Penderyn, has just launched Penderyn Bad Wolf – a 10-year-old whisky fully matured in old Tawny Port pipes – to celebrate the tenth anniversary of independent production company, Bad Wolf. The companies have collaborated to produce a premium whisky, which was personally chosen from the Penderyn warehouse by Bad Wolf’s CEO, Jane […]
Introducing Aberdeen Distillers
Glasgow-based Aberdeen Distillers offers a bottling, re-casking and bonded storage warehouse facilities of 20,000sq ft, capable of storing 2,000 casks. Each cask remains accessible for speedy re-gauging and sampling, and their dedicated bottling line allows for maximum flexibility of bottle shapes and sizes. The hand-application of the labels ensures that client’s requirements are always fulfilled. […]
Inspired by nature
The ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail market in the UK, valued at over £400m in 2024, is forecast to grow by over 16% (2024-2030), which is very encouraging news for any producer in this category. Driven by health-conscious younger consumers who are looking to reduce their alcohol consumption, but not the quality of what they drink, RTD […]
The most remote distillery in the world
Here at Hand Crafted Drinks Magazine we were intrigued when we received a press release from a distillery claiming to be producing gin at the most southerly distillery on the planet. However, having looked in to see which actually is the most southern distillery, we found that the McHenry Distillery in Tasmania stated on its […]
What a catch
The Coghill family, who own Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s Bar & Kitchen in Dunfermline, have just launched The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry, which officially opened on 12 June. The new restaurant, which has created over sixty jobs across both kitchen and front of house, is the result of a significant investment of […]
Another win for Robot
Robot Kombucha Organic Honey Cola has been named as the Organic Beverage Brand of the Year at the Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025. Robot Kombucha, promoted as the world’s healthiest cola, is a pioneering force in functional, organic beverages. This latest award is a significant accolade for the brand, which is rapidly gaining […]
Stunningly smooth vodka
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 […]
Rawlings Group’s expansion
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 […]