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 […]
Robot Cola achieves B Corp status
The company behind the award-winning Robot Kombucha Organic Honey Cola, Net Zero Foods, has officially become a Certified B Corporation (B Corp). Pascal du Bois, the founder of Net Zero Foods, developed Robot Cola to not only become the healthiest cola, but to run a company that also does good for communities and the planet. […]
Hare today
Arkell’s Brewery has just announced the return of Spring Hopper, its much-loved seasonal pale ale – back by popular demand. Spring Hopper is now available at a selection of Arkell’s pubs across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Hampshire, and Oxfordshire. Crafted to celebrate the changing of the seasons, Spring Hopper has arrived in time for warmer months […]
Zero alcohol, maximum taste
The low/no alcohol beer sector is flourishing, driven by changing consumer habits, but fuelled by the quality of the increasing number of lagers, beers, stouts and IPAs that are virtually indistinguishable from their full strength counterparts. Since launching the magazine we have reviewed a wide range of alcohol-free beers, so when we were contacted by […]
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 […]
Wake up and smell the coffee
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 […]
Wine ritual in decline?
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, […]
True community spirit
Freelance drinks writer, judge and consultant, Sarah Miller, met Dryad Gin founder, Becky Wright, to find out what it was that set her on the path to gin perfection. Speak to any number of small gin brand founders and you’re likely to hear a similar story about how their love of gin led to […]
The sky’s the limit
Freelance writer Ramy James Salameh embraces the good life at the Skyline Rooftop Bar in Venice. The word ‘artisan’ has never been more relevant than in Venice – a city with a history of craftsmanship, precious products and inimitable style. It is through these arts, crafts and traditions that ‘Le Serenissima’ comes alive, and still […]
Small, but perfectly formed
Derbyshire-based Global Brands has recently launched Gather, a range of classic cocktails with indulgent twists, including Chocolate Honeycomb Espresso Martini and Spicy Mango Margarita, all in 150ml cans. Gather’s range combines delicious cocktails with the desire to drink something different, including Chocolate Honeycomb Espresso Martini, Raspberry Ripple Daiquiri, Caramelised Pineapple Rum Punch, Spicy Mango Margarita, […]









