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Welsh artisan mead producer, Hive Mind Mead, has won gold at the recent Great British Food Awards, which launched in 2014 to celebrate the very best artisanal produce in the food and drink industry. Their judging panel includes some of the most acclaimed chefs, food critics and influencers in the country, including Raymond Blanc and […]
It’s not going to be an exciting read, but something that most companies need to be aware of: the impact of the Employment Rights Act 2025, which came into force on 1 October. We would like to thank Emma McGrath, Professional Support Solicitor at Citation, as the author of this post, whose excellent piece makes […]
Lancashire Tea and Farm Yard Brew Co. have released their limited-edition tea-infused pale ale to celebrate Lancashire Day. It’s become a Lancashire Day tradition and this year it’s back for a third time! Lancashire Tea and the Farm Yard Brew Co. have joined forces to produce ‘Ooh Ahh Lancashire’ (4.2% ABV), a unique pale ale […]
Earlier this year Jon Travers-Smith, a British bartender, launched a cocktail brand called Inigo, whose range can be served straight from the bottle as a non-alcoholic option or mixed with alcohol, to create a variety of cocktails. The motivation for creating the new range was Travers-Smith’s belief that non-alcoholic drinks should not be a compromise; […]
Here at Hand Crafted Drinks Magazine we pride ourselves in supporting and promoting the artisan and hand-crafted drinks sector, and we’re particularly interested in companies whose products have an intriguing backstory. Enter Ma’hooah (pronounced /məˈhuː.ə/). Ma’hooah was once banned by the British Raj for being ‘too drinkable’ and we wouldn’t disagree. The drinkable bit, that […]
The government’s Deposit Return Scheme arrives in October 2027 with the laudable aim of boosting recycling. But, behind that simple objective lies a complex and costly new system. Here at Hand Crafted Drinks Magazine we want to know whether producers, retailers and consumers are about to pay a high price for environmental benefits that remain […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
At this year’s London Wine Fair, SW Wines Europe, the UK arm of the renowned Schloss Wachenheim AG group, showcased its range of wine from the parent group, along with new products from its alcohol-free wine brand, Eisberg BE FREE. When we received the press release announcing their attendance at the event and their new […]
