After selling his successful logistics business, David Blick had time to think about what he wanted to do. Having lived in the Leamington Spa and Warwick area for over 25 years, David, a keen local historian, realised there was no local gin company. With the launch of the Warwickshire Gin Company he has been able […]
The Queen of Bloody Marys
Virgin Mary, from B-Corp certified Longbottom & Co, is a real tomato juice, made from only natural ingredients: tomatoes, water, olives, vegan Worcester sauce, horseradish, vinegar, lemon juice, capers, onion purée, red pepper purée, salt and Scotch bonnet. When we first sampled this premium tomato juice we were all immediately impressed. From the striking and […]
Hospitality leads high street revival
Research carried out by Funding Circle, the UK’s leading SME finance platform, reveals how restaurants, pubs, cafés and food-led independents are playing a key role in the revival of the high street in 2025. The key findings of the report: Eating out spending jumped +9.3% (Q2 2025) Drinking in pubs & bars up +9.2% Over […]
Defying gravity?
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 […]
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, […]
Lemon Balm Gin hits the spot
The award-winning Ramsbury Distillery recently launched Ramsbury Lemon Balm Gin, made using fresh lemon balm grown on their estate in Wiltshire. The press release that was sent out with news of the gin described the Lemon Balm Gin as: “a vibrant and vivacious spirit” and having been sent a bottle to sample we can confirm […]






