Members-only Members-only New Report Explores Gin’s Next Chapter in the On-Trade 2nd July 2026 / 2nd July 2026 by Pal Gleed A new report from drinks consultancy Wilde Toast, published to coincide with World Gin Day 2026, suggests the gin category is entering a new phase – one defined less by Read more » Members-only UK-India Free Trade Agreement to Take Effect on 15 July 2026 2nd July 2026 by Pal Gleed The UK Government has confirmed that the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will enter into force on 15 July 2026, marking a significant milestone for British spirits producers seeking greater Read more » Members-only Member Opportunity: 10% Discount on CMB Spirits Selection 2026 Entries 26th June 2026 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild members are invited to enter the 2026 Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, which will take place in Madeira from 15 – 18 October 2026. Recognised internationally Read more » Members-only PhD Student research request 23rd June 2026 / 23rd June 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is encouraging distiller members to support an important research project being undertaken at Heriot-Watt University’s International Centre for Brewing and Distilling (ICBD). MSc Brewing and Distilling student Read more » Members-only News British Gin Showcased in Turkmenistan on World Gin Day 15th June 2026 / 23rd June 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild was delighted to support celebrations in Turkmenistan marking His Majesty The King’s Official Birthday, which this year coincided with World Gin Day on 14 June. At a Read more » Members-only Free 30-Day Sustainability Platform Trial Available to Gin Guild Members 23rd June 2026 / 23rd June 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is pleased to share opportunities that may help members strengthen their sustainability credentials and better understand the environmental impacts associated with gin production. Our members are being Read more » Members-only Planning to Enter the Global Gin Awards? 24th June 2026 / 26th June 2026 by Pal Gleed If you’re considering entering the Global Gin Awards 2027, now is the time to start preparing. Building a strong submission takes time, and for many producers, particularly those shipping internationally, Read more » Members-only Recommended engineer for distilleries & bottling lines 18th June 2026 / 18th June 2026 by Pal Gleed One of the biggest problems Xavier and the team at Isle of Wight Distillery (Home of Mermaid Gin) has had over the years, is finding an engineer who could fix Read more » Members-only News A New Cocktail Created to Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Centenary 12th June 2026 / 17th June 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to celebrate the creation of a new cocktail honouring one of Britain’s most iconic monarchs, showcasing the very best of British craftsmanship and ingredients. Named Read more » Members-only News Global gin volumes up 1% in 2025 17th June 2026 / 17th June 2026 by Pal Gleed Gin volumes increased by 1% globally last year, led by the Philippines and emerging markets like Nigeria, India and China. Chris Pitcher, partner at Rothschild & Co Redburn, held a Read more » Members-only News Ginposium 2026 leaves attendees inspired, connected and looking ahead 16th June 2026 by Pal Gleed The dust has barely settled on Ginposium 2026, but one message has already come through loud and clear from delegates: this year’s event delivered an inspiring day of learning, networking Read more » Members-only News Mary Portas OBE urges drinks trade to sell joy, not stuff 11th June 2026 / 16th June 2026 by Pal Gleed Kindly reproduced from the Drinks Business By Patrick Schmitt In an impassioned speech yesterday in London, ‘Queen of Shops’ Mary Portas OBE told the drinks trade that people no longer Read more » Members-only News Gin Guild member launches Innovative Botanical Discovery App 10th June 2026 / 10th June 2026 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild Warden Rectifier Sara Sergent, founder of Alpine Distilling, has unveiled Forager by Alpine Distilling, a pioneering mobile application designed to transform how consumers discover and understand botanicals through Read more » Members-only News Auction Notification – Distilling Equipment in Winchester – ends 11th June 9th June 2026 / 9th June 2026 by Pal Gleed Entire Contents of Winchester Distillery to include Brewing & Filtration Equipment, Storage Tanks & more, due to Business Restructure End Date: 11th June Location: Winchester, SO23 Website Link: Click Here Read more » Members-only News Gin Guild Member Joanne Moore Named Master Distiller of the Year 2026 5th June 2026 / 5th June 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to congratulate Guild member and renowned Master Distiller, Joanne Moore, on being named Master Distiller of the Year 2026 at the Icons of Drinks Awards, Read more » Members-only News A First for the Drinks Industry: Diageo Archive Achieves Accreditation 4th June 2026 / 5th June 2026 by Pal Gleed The Diageo Archive has achieved Archive Service Accreditation, becoming the first drinks archive to attain this prestigious status. Diageo is a global leader in premium drinks, with an outstanding collection Read more » Members-only News Sky Wave Distilling Company Publishes First Community Impact Report 3rd June 2026 / 2nd June 2026 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild member Sky Wave Distilling Company has published its first Charitable Support & Community Impact Report, highlighting the significant contribution the Oxfordshire-based distillery has made to charitable causes and Read more » Members-only News Gin Guild Members Collaborate on Premium RTD Cocktail Collection 28th May 2026 / 28th May 2026 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild members Bruichladdich Distillery have come together with Whitebox to launch a new collection of premium canned cocktails, combining award-winning spirits with bartender-led cocktail expertise. This limited-edition range of Read more » Members-only News Make your voices heard – UK Excise Duty Review 27th May 2026 / 27th May 2026 by Pal Gleed After sustained pressure from the industry to revise the existing alcohol duty system, the Treasury is conducting a review this year. You can have your say. Spirits duty is too Read more » Members-only News Madrona Distillery’s Garden Club Gin Named America’s Greatest London Dry Gin 2026 by ADI 21st May 2026 / 26th May 2026 by Pal Gleed Madrona Distillery’s Garden Club Gin has been named America’s Greatest London Dry Gin, presented by The Gin Guild, at the 2026 American Distilling Institute (ADI) International Spirits Competition. The Orcas Read more » Members-only Call for evidence from members about Alcohol Duty Reforms 18th May 2026 / 2nd June 2026 by Pal Gleed DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 15th JUNE 2026 at 5pm If you are a UK spirits producer we’d be interested to hear your reflections on the Alcohol Duty regime changes which came Read more » Members-only News The Cotswolds Distillery Launches New Bar and Cocktail Experience 15th May 2026 / 15th May 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is pleased to share news from member The Cotswolds Distillery, which is set to open its new on-site bar and cocktail destination, The Hidden Still, on Friday Read more » Members-only Request for Assistance – Gin Guild US Trademark Renewal 14th May 2026 / 15th May 2026 by Pal Gleed The Guild is currently undertaking the renewal of our trademark registration in the United States and, as part of the process, we are required to provide evidence demonstrating use of Read more » Members-only News The Gin Guild welcomes new members and celebrates strength of sector 1st May 2026 / 5th May 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild welcomed 31 new members from across the international gin industry at its Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation in London, taking total membership to 642 globally. Read more » Members-only News Statement on UK Spirits Duty revenue 23rd April 2026 / 23rd April 2026 by Pal Gleed Today a coalition of eight spirits industry representative organisations across the UK has released the following joint statement on UK spirits duty revenue: The Government’s own data shows that UK Read more » Members-only News UK Government announces review of 2023 Alcohol Duty changes – your input needed 20th April 2026 / 21st April 2026 by Pal Gleed The UK Government has announced today a review of the impacts of the alcohol duty reforms introduced on 1 August 2023. The reforms moved the alcohol duty system to a strength-based structure and introduced two new targeted reliefs: Draught Read more » Members-only News Madrona Distillery Opens New Home on Orcas Island 15th April 2026 / 15th April 2026 by Pal Gleed Madrona Distillery has officially opened the doors to its new distillery and tasting room on Orcas Island, marking a significant milestone for the growing American craft spirits producer. Following weeks Read more » Members-only News Tarquin’s Gin Launches First Ever Funding Round to Drive US Listings and European Whisky Roll-Out 2nd April 2026 / 2nd April 2026 by Pal Gleed UK’s No.1 super-premium gin brand raises £1 million on Crowdcube to accelerate international distribution Tarquin’s Gin, the UK’s No.1 super-premium gin by value, has opened its first ever external funding Read more » Members-only Invitation to Participate: World Gin Day 2026 Celebration in Manila 31st March 2026 by Pal Gleed Members of the Gin Guild are invited to take part in the World Gin Day celebrations in Manila on 10 June 2026, hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines. Read more » Members-only News Anne Brock Steps Down as Master Distiller of Bombay Sapphire 19th March 2026 / 19th March 2026 by Pal Gleed Anne Brock, one of the most respected figures in the gin industry, has announced her departure from Bombay Sapphire after eight and a half years as Master Distiller. In a Read more » Members-only News Eighty Cornish Gins for an Eightieth Birthday: A Milestone Worthy of a Master 10th March 2026 / 12th March 2026 by Pal Gleed When David Raines, Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers (2013-14), celebrated his 80th birthday in Cornwall recently, his family marked the occasion in the most fitting way imaginable: with 80 miniatures of different Cornish gins. Read more » Members-only News Gin 1689 unveils its newest creation: 1689 Dutch Orange Gin 5th March 2026 / 5th March 2026 by Pal Gleed During an exclusive launch event on the 4th of March, Gin 1689 has unveiled its latest creation: 1689 Dutch Orange Gin. This beautiful orange‑coloured gin combines a smooth and fruity Read more » Members-only Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for Drinks Containers (Wales) Regulations 2026 13th February 2026 by Pal Gleed Some members may have received notice of this already but for completeness, yesterday Welsh Govt confirmed that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for Drinks Containers (Wales) Regulations 2026 have been Read more » Members-only Exclusive Gin Guild Member Offer – alkatera 9th February 2026 / 9th February 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is pleased to share an exclusive launch offer from alkatera, a new digital platform created to support drinks brands with insight, efficiency and growth. To mark alkatera’s Read more » Members-only News Royal visit to Essex highlights local gin craftsmanship 9th February 2026 / 9th February 2026 by Pal Gleed Gin was firmly in the spotlight during a royal visit to Essex earlier this month, as King Charles III and Queen Camilla sampled a specially created local gin while visiting Read more » Members-only News First Minister of Scotland officially opens the new home of Ben Lomond Gin 9th February 2026 / 9th February 2026 by Pal Gleed The Rt. Hon. John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland, has officially opened Luss Distillery, a new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor experience by Loch Lomond Group on the banks of Read more » Members-only News The Gin Guild publishes Annual Report, reflecting on a year of progress and engagement 4th February 2026 / 4th February 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has published its Annual Report for 2025, offering members and the wider industry an overview of the Guild’s activities, achievements and priorities over the past year. The Read more » Members-only Excise Duty Update: January 2026 29th January 2026 / 29th January 2026 by Pal Gleed For any queries please contact Phil Griffiths at: philip.griffiths@pgea.co.uk General Updates EMCS HMRC are continuing to analyse EMCS movements. HMRC may issue an assessment for any movements that remain Read more » Members-only The Drinks Trust – Supporting the drinks & hospitality industry workforce 23rd January 2026 / 23rd January 2026 by Pal Gleed The UK drinks industry charity. Since 1886, The Drinks Trust has provided care and support to the people who work in the drinks and hospitality industry, both past and present. Read more » Members-only Abridge’s Database of International Alcohol Regulations 20th January 2026 / 20th January 2026 by Pal Gleed Today’s Imperative for Engaging Internationally Abridge is a comprehensive, interactive database with the latest regulatory norms and compliance information, as well as relevant international agreements, for alcohol beverages throughout 54 Read more » Members-only News Hendrick’s Master Distiller Lesley Gracie given Honourary Doctorate by University of Hull 19th January 2026 / 19th January 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to congratulate Lesley Gracie, Hendrick’s Master Distiller and valued Guild member since 2015, on receiving an honorary degree from the University of Hull in recognition Read more » Members-only News Mermaid Gin Announces Strategic Growth Partnership to Accelerate US Expansion 14th January 2026 / 14th January 2026 by Pal Gleed Mermaid Gin, the award-winning premium gin born on England’s Isle of Wight, today announces a strategic growth partnership to support the brand’s next phase of expansion in the United States, Read more » Members-only News Tanqueray Announces Global Campaign with Sarah Jessica Parker 12th January 2026 / 20th January 2026 by Pal Gleed Founder member of the Gin Guild Tanqueray has unveiled an ambitious new global marketing campaign for 2026, featuring American actor and cultural icon Sarah Jessica Parker as its first-ever global Read more » Members-only Excise Duty Update: December 2025 6th January 2026 / 29th January 2026 by Pal Gleed Updates from Phil abut UK HMRC changes - including the November budget which announced a further increase to excise duty rates with effect from 1 February 2026. Read more » Members-only News Miranda Hayman celebrates 20 years at Hayman’s Distillery 6th January 2026 / 13th January 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild speaks to Miranda Hayman as she marks 20 years at Hayman’s Distillery, reflecting on family legacy, international growth, and what is often misunderstood about family-run gin distilleries. Read more » Members-only News Desmond Payne MBE announces official retirement 17th December 2025 / 20th February 2026 by Pal Gleed Beefeater’s Master Distiller Emeritus, An icon of the gin industry, Desmond Payne MBE will officially retire this year after nearly six decades of service to the industry Beefeater, the world’s Read more » Members-only News The Gin Guild appoints two new directors to its Board 21st November 2025 / 24th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has announced the appointment of two new directors to its Board, further strengthening its leadership as the membership body continues to expand internationally with over 600 members. Read more » Members-only News A Legacy in Gin – Desmond Payne MBE retires and reflects on his time as Grand Rectifier 5th November 2025 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Desmond Payne MBE is one of the most respected figures in the world of gin, having shaped the modern era of distilling over a career spanning seven decades. As he Read more » Members-only News Dan Szor Installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers 20th November 2025 / 21st November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to congratulate Dan Szor, founder of the Cotswolds Distillery, on his installation today as Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers. Dan has been a Read more » Members-only Warning about invoices purporting to be from PackUK 18th November 2025 / 19th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Pack UK have asked us to pass on a message to encourage vigilance on invoices as to whether they may be genuine or fake. The high monetary values associated with Read more » EPR Members-only News The Gin Guild welcomes EU court ruling – “Common sense has prevailed” 14th November 2025 / 14th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to acknowledges the CJEU which today ruled that beverages marketed as “non-alcoholic gin” cannot be labelled as “gin”. Read more » Members-only Excise Duty Update: November 2025 10th November 2025 / 10th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Excise Duty Risks and Compliance 1. Introduction The alcohol excise duty framework has changed markedly over the last couple of years. Since the Finance Act (No.2) Act 2023 replaced Read more » Members-only News Founding Gin Guild Member Maurice Doyle Joins Cotswolds Distillery 7th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild extends its congratulations to Maurice Doyle, a founding member of the Guild with William Grant & Sons, on his appointment as Chairman of Cotswolds Distillery. Maurice, who Read more » Members-only News The Gin Guild Holds Its First Spring Installation at the Savile Club 10th May 2013 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed London, 9 May 2013 – The Gin Guild celebrated another milestone in its history with its first-ever Spring Installation Ceremony, held in the elegant surroundings of the Savile Club in Read more » Members-only News The Gin Guild Holds Inaugural Installation Ceremony at Mansion House 17th October 2012 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The newly formed Gin Guild celebrated its official inauguration today with its first-ever Installation Ceremony, held in the distinguished surroundings of the Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. Read more » Members-only News Edinburgh Gin are big winners at the Scottish Gin Awards 2025 30th October 2025 / 14th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Scottish gin industry celebrated in Glasgow on Wednesday 30th October 2025, as the winners in the ninth annual Scottish Gin Awards were revealed, with Edinburgh Gin sweeping the board Read more » Members-only News The Gin Guild’s #TenGreenBottles campaign wins global marketing award 31st October 2025 / 14th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has won the Best Sustainability Marketing Campaign title at the Global Drinks Intel ESG Awards 2025, recognising its “exceptional” #TenGreenBottles campaign that supported the launch of its Sustainability Toolkit for the gin industry. Read more » Members-only News The Gin Guild celebrates over 600 members and welcomes Charles Maxwell as Grand Rectifier at its Autumn Installation 17th October 2025 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild celebrated a significant milestone at its Autumn Installation and Annual Banquet, held on 17 October 2025 at London’s Mansion House, as it welcomed 30 new members from Read more » Members-only News Ian Harris plans 66 mile walk for charity 3rd October 2025 by Pal Gleed In two weeks’ time, Ian Harris MBE, Gin Guild member and the ex-CEO of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), will walk the Vanguard Way for charity. Starting on Read more » Members-only Excise Duty Update: October 2025 8th October 2025 / 10th November 2025 by Pal Gleed For any queries please contact Phil Griffiths at: philip.griffiths@pgea.co.uk General Updates 1. Receipts from Alcohol Duty Alcohol excise duty receipts continue to fall which seems to highlight the fact that Read more » Members-only News Gin Guild members win big at the ISC Awards 2025 26th September 2025 / 15th October 2025 by Pal Gleed At the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) Awards 2025 held at One Great George Street, London, Hernö Gin secured the prestigious title of Gin Producer of the Year for the second Read more » Members-only Avallen Solutions Launches New Sustainability Platform for Drinks Brands 23rd September 2025 / 23rd September 2025 by Pal Gleed As sustainability legislation and B-Corp standards tighten, Avallen Solutions launches an all-in-one SaaS tool and calls for 20 SME ‘Pioneers’ to get future-fit, fast. Read more » Members-only Member Opportunity – Sales Agency Collaboration 19th September 2025 / 19th September 2025 by Pal Gleed Guild member Tony Beneforti, Owner of Strongwells Ltd, is exploring a new project with colleagues in the industry and is looking to collaborate with a gin brand keen to grow Read more » Members-only PackUK 9th September 2025 / 9th September 2025 by Pal Gleed Companies have been awaiting details from Pack UK on preparations for Year 1 pEPR invoices. PackUK has published details today: click the link below. This may help answer practical & Read more » Members-only UK Export Academy Highlights – Week commencing 18th September 17th September 2025 by Pal Gleed Whether you’re planning to grow, invest, or simply improve your day-to-day financial management, these sessions will give you the tools and insights you need. ✅ Free to attend | 💻 Read more » Members-only UK Export Academy Highlights – Week commencing 8th September 8th September 2025 / 8th September 2025 by Pal Gleed How to use AI to understand your ideal customer– 09 September at 12PM Tue 9 Sep 12:00pm Masterclass Online Duration: 1 hour Reaching the right customer with the right message at the right time Read more » Members-only News Chelsea Football Club welcomes Nicholson as Official Cocktail Supplier 8th September 2025 / 8th September 2025 by Pal Gleed Crafted in London, blending heritage, innovation & the spirit of the city, Chelsea Football Club are proud to announce Nicholson, one of London’s most historic cocktail brands, as the club’s Read more » Members-only News Jake Burger heads to Sweden to join Almqvist Destilleri 5th September 2025 / 5th September 2025 by Pal Gleed The Swedish distillery expands its team with an industry and distillery expert to drive on-trade sales and open its brand home Sweden-based distillery, Almqvist Destilleri, appoints renowned drinks industry stalwart, Read more » Members-only News Distillers visit Westminster to demand real costs freeze in Budget 2nd September 2025 / 15th September 2025 by Pal Gleed Today, distillers from across the UK converged on Westminster to urge the government to impose a real freeze on spirits duty during the upcoming Budget, warning that incremental rises—even those Read more » Alcohol duty Members-only News New Framework published for production of GI protected Welsh Native Botanical Gin 2nd September 2025 / 11th September 2025 by Pal Gleed Dovey Native Botanical Gin has officially been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status under the UK’s spirit drink GI scheme, marking a significant milestone following a campaign by Dyfi Distillery Defra Read more » Geographical Indication GI Members-only Excise Duty Update: August 2025 1st September 2025 / 10th November 2025 by Pal Gleed For any queries please contact Phil Griffiths at: philip.griffiths@pgea.co.uk 1. Repayment Interest On 7 August HMRC issued the attached link covering repayment interest, in addition to the imposition of interest Read more » Members-only Distillery DSEAR Self-Audit Checklist 21st August 2025 / 26th August 2025 by Pal Gleed This checklist, shared exclusively with Gin Guild members, is a tool that can be used as part of a self-assessment of safety measures associated with the distillation, warehousing and blending of Read more » DSEAR Health and Safety Safety Members-only Gin School equipment for sale 30th July 2025 / 8th August 2025 by Pal Gleed Gin Experience School equipment for sale – £5,000 Please email greg@sevenbro7hers.com for further information. The Gin Experience School includes all the equipment that is required to accommodate 16 individuals enjoying Read more » Members-only Excise Duty Update: July 2025 30th July 2025 / 1st September 2025 by Pal Gleed Read the August 2025 Update here General Updates AWRS Notice 2002 Update Section 2.7 ‘When you should apply for the scheme’ has been updated to explain how to apply Read more » Excise Members-only News All-Party Parliamentary Group to Investigate UK spirits tax policy 24th July 2025 / 24th July 2025 by Pal Gleed A new cross-party group of members of Parliament have launched an inquiry into the impact of the UK’s alcohol excise duty system and is calling for evidence from the spirits Read more » Members-only News The Gin Guild confirms sponsorship of prestigious London Dry Gin of the Year Trophies at ADI and IWSC 2025 23rd July 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to confirm its sponsorship of the London Dry Gin of the Year trophies at the ADI International Spirits Competition and International Wine & Spirit Competition Read more » Members-only Rotovap for Sale 11th July 2025 / 11th July 2025 by Pal Gleed Foxtail distillery are selling a IKA Rotary Evaporator – could this equipment be of interest to you? The IKA is 5 years old, in excellent condition and comes with all Read more » Members-only News From Bottle to Beauty – A Sustainable Second Life for Bombay Sapphire Bottles 9th July 2025 / 15th July 2025 by Pal Gleed Australian gin lovers and sustainability advocates are finding creative ways to turn empty gin bottles into beautiful works of art – quite literally. Peter Barclay, proprietor of Canberra’s King O’Malley’s Read more » Bombay Sapphire Canberra recycling Sustainability Members-only How bursaries from the WCD can help your business grow 8th July 2025 / 30th July 2025 by Pal Gleed The Worshipful Company of Distillers, the Gin Guild’s parent company works closely with a number of educational bodies including the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust (WSET) to provide bursaries and Read more » Members-only Have you considered Increasing your Footfall by Hosting Motorhomers? 3rd July 2025 / 24th July 2025 by Pal Gleed It won’t be suitable for everyone, but have you considered increasing your footfall by offering overnight stays for the growing number of motorhomers holidaying in the UK? Brit Stops, founded Read more » Members-only Gin Guild showcases selection of British Gins in London 2nd July 2025 / 3rd July 2025 by Pal Gleed In 32-degree heat, the Gin Guild proudly hosted a G&T showcase at Lancaster House for 600 UK diplomats from across the global network and the London diplomatic service, along with special guests. Read more » Members-only News Sipsmith unveils Top Seed Gin distilled with Wimbledon Centre Court grass seed 27th June 2025 / 27th June 2025 by Pal Gleed Sipsmith has launched a limited edition gin infused with grass seed from Wimbledon’s iconic Centre Court to celebrate its partnership with the tennis tournament. The gin, called Centre Court, blends Read more » Members-only Distillery equipment Auction: Closing Wednesday 2nd July 2025 27th June 2025 / 27th June 2025 by Pal Gleed ONLINE AUCTION (Tranent, Edinburgh) Closing Wednesday 2nd July 2025 from 11am GIN DISTILLERY PLANT AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING: (2018) Istill 500 Next Gen Still, Istill Mini 6L Product Development Still, Read more » Members-only Excise Duty Update: June 2025 25th June 2025 / 30th July 2025 by Pal Gleed 1. APPA: multi-site approvals If you have a multi-site approval you will notice that each set of premises is listed under the same APPA approval number, but each premises also Read more » APPA Excise Tax Members-only News Diageo acquires NÄO Spirits, maker of Greater Than and Hapusa 20th June 2025 / 20th June 2025 by Pal Gleed Diageo India (United Spirits Limited), today announced taking a majority controlling stake in NAO Spirits at an Enterprise Value of 130 Cr. (15.2 million USD), resulting in NAO Spirits becoming Read more » Members-only News Ginposium a Sell-out as Global Gin Volumes Rise 2% as Charles Maxwell is named next Grand Rectifier 17th June 2025 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Ginposium 2025: Global Gin Volumes Rise 2% – and Charles Maxwell Named Next Grand Rectifier London, 13 June 2025 – The Gin Guild’s flagship industry seminar, Ginposium, returned last Friday Read more » Members-only News Cygnet Gin becomes the exclusive Gin Partner of SXSW London & recruits new MD 28th May 2025 / 30th May 2025 by Pal Gleed Cygnet, the gin founded by best-selling classical artist Katherine Jenkins OBE and artist and social-impact filmmaker Andrew Levitas has been unveiled as the exclusive gin sponsor of the festival’s much-anticipated Read more » Members-only Labrat media – for social media-first advertising, support with podcasts and UGC 23rd May 2025 / 29th May 2025 by Pal Gleed About Labrat Media Labrat help you tell your story through engaging, social-first content that connects with consumers and stockists alike. From product B-roll and organic social to full campaign production, they Read more » Members-only News Plymouth creates new Honey gin 21st May 2025 / 21st May 2025 by Pal Gleed Plymouth Gin is launching Plymouth Honey, a bold addition to the flavoured gin market. Offering a delicate and smooth expression with a natural honey flavour, Plymouth Honey caters to those Read more » Members-only One week remaining: Melbourne Royal Spirits Competition entries 16th May 2025 / 16th May 2025 by Pal Gleed Entries Open for the 2025 Australian International Spirits Awards The Australian International Spirits Awards (AISA), hosted by Melbourne Royal, is now accepting entries for its 2025 programme. Established in 2015, Read more » Members-only Position Wanted – Ed Garbett 1st May 2025 / 1st May 2025 by Pal Gleed Ed, former distillery manager at both Diageo (Chase Distillery) and Warner’s Distillery, and speaker at Ginposium 2025 is seeking new opportunities. If you have a role you need to fill Read more » Members-only News The Gin Guild Welcomes Global Talent at Spring Installation Ceremony at Guildhall, London 9th May 2025 / 15th May 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has celebrated the global reach and continuing evolution of the gin category at its Spring Installation ceremony on 8th May, held at the historic Guildhall in the Read more » Members-only News Eden Mill Unveils New Gin Featuring Botanicals Foraged from the Old Course 29th April 2025 / 14th May 2025 by Pal Gleed Independent Scottish Distiller and Gin Guild member Eden Mill’s Golf Gin product will be distilled with botanicals foraged from the iconic Old Course in St Andrews. Known as the most Read more » Members-only News Bereavement & Funeral Notice: Terry Barr 23rd April 2025 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers Terry Barr, who passed away on Sunday 20th April following a Read more » Members-only News The Gin Guild Launches Sustainability Toolkit to Lead the Gin Industry into a Greener Future 22nd April 2025 / 17th April 2025 by Pal Gleed This Earth Day, 22 April 2025, marks a defining moment for the gin industry as The Gin Guild unveils its Sustainability Toolkit, the first comprehensive guide designed to help gin distillers Read more » Members-only News Chef Marco Pierre White re-enters gin market with Mr White’s Gin 7th April 2025 / 7th April 2025 by Pal Gleed Renowned chef Marco Pierre White has expanded into the gin market with the launch of Mr White’s London Dry Gin. Initially launched in June 2021 as a limited edition, Mr Read more » Members-only Victor seeks a new opportunity 7th April 2025 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild member Victor De Benito is seeking new roles after four years at East Side Distillery in India, where he was Head Distiller and represented the company internationally. With Read more » Members-only News Join the Celebration: Spirited Women Book Launch Party at Doña 4th April 2025 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild members are invited to a special evening at Doña, London, on Thursday, April 10, 2025 to celebrate the launch of "Spirited Women"—a groundbreaking book honouring female pioneers in the spirits industry. Read more » Members-only An Alcohol Beverage Industry Guide to Understanding and Operating in a Hostile International Trade Environment 26th March 2025 by Pal Gleed BY STEPHEN A GOULD | CONSULTING ALCHEMIST, LTD. Introduction The trade policies of the United States, due to the country’s position as both the largest economy and largest alcohol beverage Read more »
Members-only New Report Explores Gin’s Next Chapter in the On-Trade 2nd July 2026 / 2nd July 2026 by Pal Gleed A new report from drinks consultancy Wilde Toast, published to coincide with World Gin Day 2026, suggests the gin category is entering a new phase – one defined less by Read more »
Members-only UK-India Free Trade Agreement to Take Effect on 15 July 2026 2nd July 2026 by Pal Gleed The UK Government has confirmed that the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will enter into force on 15 July 2026, marking a significant milestone for British spirits producers seeking greater Read more »
Members-only Member Opportunity: 10% Discount on CMB Spirits Selection 2026 Entries 26th June 2026 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild members are invited to enter the 2026 Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, which will take place in Madeira from 15 – 18 October 2026. Recognised internationally Read more »
Members-only PhD Student research request 23rd June 2026 / 23rd June 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is encouraging distiller members to support an important research project being undertaken at Heriot-Watt University’s International Centre for Brewing and Distilling (ICBD). MSc Brewing and Distilling student Read more »
Members-only News British Gin Showcased in Turkmenistan on World Gin Day 15th June 2026 / 23rd June 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild was delighted to support celebrations in Turkmenistan marking His Majesty The King’s Official Birthday, which this year coincided with World Gin Day on 14 June. At a Read more »
Members-only Free 30-Day Sustainability Platform Trial Available to Gin Guild Members 23rd June 2026 / 23rd June 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is pleased to share opportunities that may help members strengthen their sustainability credentials and better understand the environmental impacts associated with gin production. Our members are being Read more »
Members-only Planning to Enter the Global Gin Awards? 24th June 2026 / 26th June 2026 by Pal Gleed If you’re considering entering the Global Gin Awards 2027, now is the time to start preparing. Building a strong submission takes time, and for many producers, particularly those shipping internationally, Read more »
Members-only Recommended engineer for distilleries & bottling lines 18th June 2026 / 18th June 2026 by Pal Gleed One of the biggest problems Xavier and the team at Isle of Wight Distillery (Home of Mermaid Gin) has had over the years, is finding an engineer who could fix Read more »
Members-only News A New Cocktail Created to Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Centenary 12th June 2026 / 17th June 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to celebrate the creation of a new cocktail honouring one of Britain’s most iconic monarchs, showcasing the very best of British craftsmanship and ingredients. Named Read more »
Members-only News Global gin volumes up 1% in 2025 17th June 2026 / 17th June 2026 by Pal Gleed Gin volumes increased by 1% globally last year, led by the Philippines and emerging markets like Nigeria, India and China. Chris Pitcher, partner at Rothschild & Co Redburn, held a Read more »
Members-only News Ginposium 2026 leaves attendees inspired, connected and looking ahead 16th June 2026 by Pal Gleed The dust has barely settled on Ginposium 2026, but one message has already come through loud and clear from delegates: this year’s event delivered an inspiring day of learning, networking Read more »
Members-only News Mary Portas OBE urges drinks trade to sell joy, not stuff 11th June 2026 / 16th June 2026 by Pal Gleed Kindly reproduced from the Drinks Business By Patrick Schmitt In an impassioned speech yesterday in London, ‘Queen of Shops’ Mary Portas OBE told the drinks trade that people no longer Read more »
Members-only News Gin Guild member launches Innovative Botanical Discovery App 10th June 2026 / 10th June 2026 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild Warden Rectifier Sara Sergent, founder of Alpine Distilling, has unveiled Forager by Alpine Distilling, a pioneering mobile application designed to transform how consumers discover and understand botanicals through Read more »
Members-only News Auction Notification – Distilling Equipment in Winchester – ends 11th June 9th June 2026 / 9th June 2026 by Pal Gleed Entire Contents of Winchester Distillery to include Brewing & Filtration Equipment, Storage Tanks & more, due to Business Restructure End Date: 11th June Location: Winchester, SO23 Website Link: Click Here Read more »
Members-only News Gin Guild Member Joanne Moore Named Master Distiller of the Year 2026 5th June 2026 / 5th June 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to congratulate Guild member and renowned Master Distiller, Joanne Moore, on being named Master Distiller of the Year 2026 at the Icons of Drinks Awards, Read more »
Members-only News A First for the Drinks Industry: Diageo Archive Achieves Accreditation 4th June 2026 / 5th June 2026 by Pal Gleed The Diageo Archive has achieved Archive Service Accreditation, becoming the first drinks archive to attain this prestigious status. Diageo is a global leader in premium drinks, with an outstanding collection Read more »
Members-only News Sky Wave Distilling Company Publishes First Community Impact Report 3rd June 2026 / 2nd June 2026 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild member Sky Wave Distilling Company has published its first Charitable Support & Community Impact Report, highlighting the significant contribution the Oxfordshire-based distillery has made to charitable causes and Read more »
Members-only News Gin Guild Members Collaborate on Premium RTD Cocktail Collection 28th May 2026 / 28th May 2026 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild members Bruichladdich Distillery have come together with Whitebox to launch a new collection of premium canned cocktails, combining award-winning spirits with bartender-led cocktail expertise. This limited-edition range of Read more »
Members-only News Make your voices heard – UK Excise Duty Review 27th May 2026 / 27th May 2026 by Pal Gleed After sustained pressure from the industry to revise the existing alcohol duty system, the Treasury is conducting a review this year. You can have your say. Spirits duty is too Read more »
Members-only News Madrona Distillery’s Garden Club Gin Named America’s Greatest London Dry Gin 2026 by ADI 21st May 2026 / 26th May 2026 by Pal Gleed Madrona Distillery’s Garden Club Gin has been named America’s Greatest London Dry Gin, presented by The Gin Guild, at the 2026 American Distilling Institute (ADI) International Spirits Competition. The Orcas Read more »
Members-only Call for evidence from members about Alcohol Duty Reforms 18th May 2026 / 2nd June 2026 by Pal Gleed DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 15th JUNE 2026 at 5pm If you are a UK spirits producer we’d be interested to hear your reflections on the Alcohol Duty regime changes which came Read more »
Members-only News The Cotswolds Distillery Launches New Bar and Cocktail Experience 15th May 2026 / 15th May 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is pleased to share news from member The Cotswolds Distillery, which is set to open its new on-site bar and cocktail destination, The Hidden Still, on Friday Read more »
Members-only Request for Assistance – Gin Guild US Trademark Renewal 14th May 2026 / 15th May 2026 by Pal Gleed The Guild is currently undertaking the renewal of our trademark registration in the United States and, as part of the process, we are required to provide evidence demonstrating use of Read more »
Members-only News The Gin Guild welcomes new members and celebrates strength of sector 1st May 2026 / 5th May 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild welcomed 31 new members from across the international gin industry at its Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation in London, taking total membership to 642 globally. Read more »
Members-only News Statement on UK Spirits Duty revenue 23rd April 2026 / 23rd April 2026 by Pal Gleed Today a coalition of eight spirits industry representative organisations across the UK has released the following joint statement on UK spirits duty revenue: The Government’s own data shows that UK Read more »
Members-only News UK Government announces review of 2023 Alcohol Duty changes – your input needed 20th April 2026 / 21st April 2026 by Pal Gleed The UK Government has announced today a review of the impacts of the alcohol duty reforms introduced on 1 August 2023. The reforms moved the alcohol duty system to a strength-based structure and introduced two new targeted reliefs: Draught Read more »
Members-only News Madrona Distillery Opens New Home on Orcas Island 15th April 2026 / 15th April 2026 by Pal Gleed Madrona Distillery has officially opened the doors to its new distillery and tasting room on Orcas Island, marking a significant milestone for the growing American craft spirits producer. Following weeks Read more »
Members-only News Tarquin’s Gin Launches First Ever Funding Round to Drive US Listings and European Whisky Roll-Out 2nd April 2026 / 2nd April 2026 by Pal Gleed UK’s No.1 super-premium gin brand raises £1 million on Crowdcube to accelerate international distribution Tarquin’s Gin, the UK’s No.1 super-premium gin by value, has opened its first ever external funding Read more »
Members-only Invitation to Participate: World Gin Day 2026 Celebration in Manila 31st March 2026 by Pal Gleed Members of the Gin Guild are invited to take part in the World Gin Day celebrations in Manila on 10 June 2026, hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines. Read more »
Members-only News Anne Brock Steps Down as Master Distiller of Bombay Sapphire 19th March 2026 / 19th March 2026 by Pal Gleed Anne Brock, one of the most respected figures in the gin industry, has announced her departure from Bombay Sapphire after eight and a half years as Master Distiller. In a Read more »
Members-only News Eighty Cornish Gins for an Eightieth Birthday: A Milestone Worthy of a Master 10th March 2026 / 12th March 2026 by Pal Gleed When David Raines, Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers (2013-14), celebrated his 80th birthday in Cornwall recently, his family marked the occasion in the most fitting way imaginable: with 80 miniatures of different Cornish gins. Read more »
Members-only News Gin 1689 unveils its newest creation: 1689 Dutch Orange Gin 5th March 2026 / 5th March 2026 by Pal Gleed During an exclusive launch event on the 4th of March, Gin 1689 has unveiled its latest creation: 1689 Dutch Orange Gin. This beautiful orange‑coloured gin combines a smooth and fruity Read more »
Members-only Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for Drinks Containers (Wales) Regulations 2026 13th February 2026 by Pal Gleed Some members may have received notice of this already but for completeness, yesterday Welsh Govt confirmed that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for Drinks Containers (Wales) Regulations 2026 have been Read more »
Members-only Exclusive Gin Guild Member Offer – alkatera 9th February 2026 / 9th February 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is pleased to share an exclusive launch offer from alkatera, a new digital platform created to support drinks brands with insight, efficiency and growth. To mark alkatera’s Read more »
Members-only News Royal visit to Essex highlights local gin craftsmanship 9th February 2026 / 9th February 2026 by Pal Gleed Gin was firmly in the spotlight during a royal visit to Essex earlier this month, as King Charles III and Queen Camilla sampled a specially created local gin while visiting Read more »
Members-only News First Minister of Scotland officially opens the new home of Ben Lomond Gin 9th February 2026 / 9th February 2026 by Pal Gleed The Rt. Hon. John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland, has officially opened Luss Distillery, a new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor experience by Loch Lomond Group on the banks of Read more »
Members-only News The Gin Guild publishes Annual Report, reflecting on a year of progress and engagement 4th February 2026 / 4th February 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has published its Annual Report for 2025, offering members and the wider industry an overview of the Guild’s activities, achievements and priorities over the past year. The Read more »
Members-only Excise Duty Update: January 2026 29th January 2026 / 29th January 2026 by Pal Gleed For any queries please contact Phil Griffiths at: philip.griffiths@pgea.co.uk General Updates EMCS HMRC are continuing to analyse EMCS movements. HMRC may issue an assessment for any movements that remain Read more »
Members-only The Drinks Trust – Supporting the drinks & hospitality industry workforce 23rd January 2026 / 23rd January 2026 by Pal Gleed The UK drinks industry charity. Since 1886, The Drinks Trust has provided care and support to the people who work in the drinks and hospitality industry, both past and present. Read more »
Members-only Abridge’s Database of International Alcohol Regulations 20th January 2026 / 20th January 2026 by Pal Gleed Today’s Imperative for Engaging Internationally Abridge is a comprehensive, interactive database with the latest regulatory norms and compliance information, as well as relevant international agreements, for alcohol beverages throughout 54 Read more »
Members-only News Hendrick’s Master Distiller Lesley Gracie given Honourary Doctorate by University of Hull 19th January 2026 / 19th January 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to congratulate Lesley Gracie, Hendrick’s Master Distiller and valued Guild member since 2015, on receiving an honorary degree from the University of Hull in recognition Read more »
Members-only News Mermaid Gin Announces Strategic Growth Partnership to Accelerate US Expansion 14th January 2026 / 14th January 2026 by Pal Gleed Mermaid Gin, the award-winning premium gin born on England’s Isle of Wight, today announces a strategic growth partnership to support the brand’s next phase of expansion in the United States, Read more »
Members-only News Tanqueray Announces Global Campaign with Sarah Jessica Parker 12th January 2026 / 20th January 2026 by Pal Gleed Founder member of the Gin Guild Tanqueray has unveiled an ambitious new global marketing campaign for 2026, featuring American actor and cultural icon Sarah Jessica Parker as its first-ever global Read more »
Members-only Excise Duty Update: December 2025 6th January 2026 / 29th January 2026 by Pal Gleed Updates from Phil abut UK HMRC changes - including the November budget which announced a further increase to excise duty rates with effect from 1 February 2026. Read more »
Members-only News Miranda Hayman celebrates 20 years at Hayman’s Distillery 6th January 2026 / 13th January 2026 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild speaks to Miranda Hayman as she marks 20 years at Hayman’s Distillery, reflecting on family legacy, international growth, and what is often misunderstood about family-run gin distilleries. Read more »
Members-only News Desmond Payne MBE announces official retirement 17th December 2025 / 20th February 2026 by Pal Gleed Beefeater’s Master Distiller Emeritus, An icon of the gin industry, Desmond Payne MBE will officially retire this year after nearly six decades of service to the industry Beefeater, the world’s Read more »
Members-only News The Gin Guild appoints two new directors to its Board 21st November 2025 / 24th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has announced the appointment of two new directors to its Board, further strengthening its leadership as the membership body continues to expand internationally with over 600 members. Read more »
Members-only News A Legacy in Gin – Desmond Payne MBE retires and reflects on his time as Grand Rectifier 5th November 2025 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Desmond Payne MBE is one of the most respected figures in the world of gin, having shaped the modern era of distilling over a career spanning seven decades. As he Read more »
Members-only News Dan Szor Installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers 20th November 2025 / 21st November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to congratulate Dan Szor, founder of the Cotswolds Distillery, on his installation today as Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers. Dan has been a Read more »
Members-only Warning about invoices purporting to be from PackUK 18th November 2025 / 19th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Pack UK have asked us to pass on a message to encourage vigilance on invoices as to whether they may be genuine or fake. The high monetary values associated with Read more » EPR
Members-only News The Gin Guild welcomes EU court ruling – “Common sense has prevailed” 14th November 2025 / 14th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to acknowledges the CJEU which today ruled that beverages marketed as “non-alcoholic gin” cannot be labelled as “gin”. Read more »
Members-only Excise Duty Update: November 2025 10th November 2025 / 10th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Excise Duty Risks and Compliance 1. Introduction The alcohol excise duty framework has changed markedly over the last couple of years. Since the Finance Act (No.2) Act 2023 replaced Read more »
Members-only News Founding Gin Guild Member Maurice Doyle Joins Cotswolds Distillery 7th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild extends its congratulations to Maurice Doyle, a founding member of the Guild with William Grant & Sons, on his appointment as Chairman of Cotswolds Distillery. Maurice, who Read more »
Members-only News The Gin Guild Holds Its First Spring Installation at the Savile Club 10th May 2013 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed London, 9 May 2013 – The Gin Guild celebrated another milestone in its history with its first-ever Spring Installation Ceremony, held in the elegant surroundings of the Savile Club in Read more »
Members-only News The Gin Guild Holds Inaugural Installation Ceremony at Mansion House 17th October 2012 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The newly formed Gin Guild celebrated its official inauguration today with its first-ever Installation Ceremony, held in the distinguished surroundings of the Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. Read more »
Members-only News Edinburgh Gin are big winners at the Scottish Gin Awards 2025 30th October 2025 / 14th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Scottish gin industry celebrated in Glasgow on Wednesday 30th October 2025, as the winners in the ninth annual Scottish Gin Awards were revealed, with Edinburgh Gin sweeping the board Read more »
Members-only News The Gin Guild’s #TenGreenBottles campaign wins global marketing award 31st October 2025 / 14th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has won the Best Sustainability Marketing Campaign title at the Global Drinks Intel ESG Awards 2025, recognising its “exceptional” #TenGreenBottles campaign that supported the launch of its Sustainability Toolkit for the gin industry. Read more »
Members-only News The Gin Guild celebrates over 600 members and welcomes Charles Maxwell as Grand Rectifier at its Autumn Installation 17th October 2025 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild celebrated a significant milestone at its Autumn Installation and Annual Banquet, held on 17 October 2025 at London’s Mansion House, as it welcomed 30 new members from Read more »
Members-only News Ian Harris plans 66 mile walk for charity 3rd October 2025 by Pal Gleed In two weeks’ time, Ian Harris MBE, Gin Guild member and the ex-CEO of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), will walk the Vanguard Way for charity. Starting on Read more »
Members-only Excise Duty Update: October 2025 8th October 2025 / 10th November 2025 by Pal Gleed For any queries please contact Phil Griffiths at: philip.griffiths@pgea.co.uk General Updates 1. Receipts from Alcohol Duty Alcohol excise duty receipts continue to fall which seems to highlight the fact that Read more »
Members-only News Gin Guild members win big at the ISC Awards 2025 26th September 2025 / 15th October 2025 by Pal Gleed At the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) Awards 2025 held at One Great George Street, London, Hernö Gin secured the prestigious title of Gin Producer of the Year for the second Read more »
Members-only Avallen Solutions Launches New Sustainability Platform for Drinks Brands 23rd September 2025 / 23rd September 2025 by Pal Gleed As sustainability legislation and B-Corp standards tighten, Avallen Solutions launches an all-in-one SaaS tool and calls for 20 SME ‘Pioneers’ to get future-fit, fast. Read more »
Members-only Member Opportunity – Sales Agency Collaboration 19th September 2025 / 19th September 2025 by Pal Gleed Guild member Tony Beneforti, Owner of Strongwells Ltd, is exploring a new project with colleagues in the industry and is looking to collaborate with a gin brand keen to grow Read more »
Members-only PackUK 9th September 2025 / 9th September 2025 by Pal Gleed Companies have been awaiting details from Pack UK on preparations for Year 1 pEPR invoices. PackUK has published details today: click the link below. This may help answer practical & Read more »
Members-only UK Export Academy Highlights – Week commencing 18th September 17th September 2025 by Pal Gleed Whether you’re planning to grow, invest, or simply improve your day-to-day financial management, these sessions will give you the tools and insights you need. ✅ Free to attend | 💻 Read more »
Members-only UK Export Academy Highlights – Week commencing 8th September 8th September 2025 / 8th September 2025 by Pal Gleed How to use AI to understand your ideal customer– 09 September at 12PM Tue 9 Sep 12:00pm Masterclass Online Duration: 1 hour Reaching the right customer with the right message at the right time Read more »
Members-only News Chelsea Football Club welcomes Nicholson as Official Cocktail Supplier 8th September 2025 / 8th September 2025 by Pal Gleed Crafted in London, blending heritage, innovation & the spirit of the city, Chelsea Football Club are proud to announce Nicholson, one of London’s most historic cocktail brands, as the club’s Read more »
Members-only News Jake Burger heads to Sweden to join Almqvist Destilleri 5th September 2025 / 5th September 2025 by Pal Gleed The Swedish distillery expands its team with an industry and distillery expert to drive on-trade sales and open its brand home Sweden-based distillery, Almqvist Destilleri, appoints renowned drinks industry stalwart, Read more »
Members-only News Distillers visit Westminster to demand real costs freeze in Budget 2nd September 2025 / 15th September 2025 by Pal Gleed Today, distillers from across the UK converged on Westminster to urge the government to impose a real freeze on spirits duty during the upcoming Budget, warning that incremental rises—even those Read more » Alcohol duty
Members-only News New Framework published for production of GI protected Welsh Native Botanical Gin 2nd September 2025 / 11th September 2025 by Pal Gleed Dovey Native Botanical Gin has officially been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status under the UK’s spirit drink GI scheme, marking a significant milestone following a campaign by Dyfi Distillery Defra Read more » Geographical Indication GI
Members-only Excise Duty Update: August 2025 1st September 2025 / 10th November 2025 by Pal Gleed For any queries please contact Phil Griffiths at: philip.griffiths@pgea.co.uk 1. Repayment Interest On 7 August HMRC issued the attached link covering repayment interest, in addition to the imposition of interest Read more »
Members-only Distillery DSEAR Self-Audit Checklist 21st August 2025 / 26th August 2025 by Pal Gleed This checklist, shared exclusively with Gin Guild members, is a tool that can be used as part of a self-assessment of safety measures associated with the distillation, warehousing and blending of Read more » DSEAR Health and Safety Safety
Members-only Gin School equipment for sale 30th July 2025 / 8th August 2025 by Pal Gleed Gin Experience School equipment for sale – £5,000 Please email greg@sevenbro7hers.com for further information. The Gin Experience School includes all the equipment that is required to accommodate 16 individuals enjoying Read more »
Members-only Excise Duty Update: July 2025 30th July 2025 / 1st September 2025 by Pal Gleed Read the August 2025 Update here General Updates AWRS Notice 2002 Update Section 2.7 ‘When you should apply for the scheme’ has been updated to explain how to apply Read more » Excise
Members-only News All-Party Parliamentary Group to Investigate UK spirits tax policy 24th July 2025 / 24th July 2025 by Pal Gleed A new cross-party group of members of Parliament have launched an inquiry into the impact of the UK’s alcohol excise duty system and is calling for evidence from the spirits Read more »
Members-only News The Gin Guild confirms sponsorship of prestigious London Dry Gin of the Year Trophies at ADI and IWSC 2025 23rd July 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to confirm its sponsorship of the London Dry Gin of the Year trophies at the ADI International Spirits Competition and International Wine & Spirit Competition Read more »
Members-only Rotovap for Sale 11th July 2025 / 11th July 2025 by Pal Gleed Foxtail distillery are selling a IKA Rotary Evaporator – could this equipment be of interest to you? The IKA is 5 years old, in excellent condition and comes with all Read more »
Members-only News From Bottle to Beauty – A Sustainable Second Life for Bombay Sapphire Bottles 9th July 2025 / 15th July 2025 by Pal Gleed Australian gin lovers and sustainability advocates are finding creative ways to turn empty gin bottles into beautiful works of art – quite literally. Peter Barclay, proprietor of Canberra’s King O’Malley’s Read more » Bombay Sapphire Canberra recycling Sustainability
Members-only How bursaries from the WCD can help your business grow 8th July 2025 / 30th July 2025 by Pal Gleed The Worshipful Company of Distillers, the Gin Guild’s parent company works closely with a number of educational bodies including the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust (WSET) to provide bursaries and Read more »
Members-only Have you considered Increasing your Footfall by Hosting Motorhomers? 3rd July 2025 / 24th July 2025 by Pal Gleed It won’t be suitable for everyone, but have you considered increasing your footfall by offering overnight stays for the growing number of motorhomers holidaying in the UK? Brit Stops, founded Read more »
Members-only Gin Guild showcases selection of British Gins in London 2nd July 2025 / 3rd July 2025 by Pal Gleed In 32-degree heat, the Gin Guild proudly hosted a G&T showcase at Lancaster House for 600 UK diplomats from across the global network and the London diplomatic service, along with special guests. Read more »
Members-only News Sipsmith unveils Top Seed Gin distilled with Wimbledon Centre Court grass seed 27th June 2025 / 27th June 2025 by Pal Gleed Sipsmith has launched a limited edition gin infused with grass seed from Wimbledon’s iconic Centre Court to celebrate its partnership with the tennis tournament. The gin, called Centre Court, blends Read more »
Members-only Distillery equipment Auction: Closing Wednesday 2nd July 2025 27th June 2025 / 27th June 2025 by Pal Gleed ONLINE AUCTION (Tranent, Edinburgh) Closing Wednesday 2nd July 2025 from 11am GIN DISTILLERY PLANT AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING: (2018) Istill 500 Next Gen Still, Istill Mini 6L Product Development Still, Read more »
Members-only Excise Duty Update: June 2025 25th June 2025 / 30th July 2025 by Pal Gleed 1. APPA: multi-site approvals If you have a multi-site approval you will notice that each set of premises is listed under the same APPA approval number, but each premises also Read more » APPA Excise Tax
Members-only News Diageo acquires NÄO Spirits, maker of Greater Than and Hapusa 20th June 2025 / 20th June 2025 by Pal Gleed Diageo India (United Spirits Limited), today announced taking a majority controlling stake in NAO Spirits at an Enterprise Value of 130 Cr. (15.2 million USD), resulting in NAO Spirits becoming Read more »
Members-only News Ginposium a Sell-out as Global Gin Volumes Rise 2% as Charles Maxwell is named next Grand Rectifier 17th June 2025 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Ginposium 2025: Global Gin Volumes Rise 2% – and Charles Maxwell Named Next Grand Rectifier London, 13 June 2025 – The Gin Guild’s flagship industry seminar, Ginposium, returned last Friday Read more »
Members-only News Cygnet Gin becomes the exclusive Gin Partner of SXSW London & recruits new MD 28th May 2025 / 30th May 2025 by Pal Gleed Cygnet, the gin founded by best-selling classical artist Katherine Jenkins OBE and artist and social-impact filmmaker Andrew Levitas has been unveiled as the exclusive gin sponsor of the festival’s much-anticipated Read more »
Members-only Labrat media – for social media-first advertising, support with podcasts and UGC 23rd May 2025 / 29th May 2025 by Pal Gleed About Labrat Media Labrat help you tell your story through engaging, social-first content that connects with consumers and stockists alike. From product B-roll and organic social to full campaign production, they Read more »
Members-only News Plymouth creates new Honey gin 21st May 2025 / 21st May 2025 by Pal Gleed Plymouth Gin is launching Plymouth Honey, a bold addition to the flavoured gin market. Offering a delicate and smooth expression with a natural honey flavour, Plymouth Honey caters to those Read more »
Members-only One week remaining: Melbourne Royal Spirits Competition entries 16th May 2025 / 16th May 2025 by Pal Gleed Entries Open for the 2025 Australian International Spirits Awards The Australian International Spirits Awards (AISA), hosted by Melbourne Royal, is now accepting entries for its 2025 programme. Established in 2015, Read more »
Members-only Position Wanted – Ed Garbett 1st May 2025 / 1st May 2025 by Pal Gleed Ed, former distillery manager at both Diageo (Chase Distillery) and Warner’s Distillery, and speaker at Ginposium 2025 is seeking new opportunities. If you have a role you need to fill Read more »
Members-only News The Gin Guild Welcomes Global Talent at Spring Installation Ceremony at Guildhall, London 9th May 2025 / 15th May 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has celebrated the global reach and continuing evolution of the gin category at its Spring Installation ceremony on 8th May, held at the historic Guildhall in the Read more »
Members-only News Eden Mill Unveils New Gin Featuring Botanicals Foraged from the Old Course 29th April 2025 / 14th May 2025 by Pal Gleed Independent Scottish Distiller and Gin Guild member Eden Mill’s Golf Gin product will be distilled with botanicals foraged from the iconic Old Course in St Andrews. Known as the most Read more »
Members-only News Bereavement & Funeral Notice: Terry Barr 23rd April 2025 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers Terry Barr, who passed away on Sunday 20th April following a Read more »
Members-only News The Gin Guild Launches Sustainability Toolkit to Lead the Gin Industry into a Greener Future 22nd April 2025 / 17th April 2025 by Pal Gleed This Earth Day, 22 April 2025, marks a defining moment for the gin industry as The Gin Guild unveils its Sustainability Toolkit, the first comprehensive guide designed to help gin distillers Read more »
Members-only News Chef Marco Pierre White re-enters gin market with Mr White’s Gin 7th April 2025 / 7th April 2025 by Pal Gleed Renowned chef Marco Pierre White has expanded into the gin market with the launch of Mr White’s London Dry Gin. Initially launched in June 2021 as a limited edition, Mr Read more »
Members-only Victor seeks a new opportunity 7th April 2025 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild member Victor De Benito is seeking new roles after four years at East Side Distillery in India, where he was Head Distiller and represented the company internationally. With Read more »
Members-only News Join the Celebration: Spirited Women Book Launch Party at Doña 4th April 2025 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild members are invited to a special evening at Doña, London, on Thursday, April 10, 2025 to celebrate the launch of "Spirited Women"—a groundbreaking book honouring female pioneers in the spirits industry. Read more »
Members-only An Alcohol Beverage Industry Guide to Understanding and Operating in a Hostile International Trade Environment 26th March 2025 by Pal Gleed BY STEPHEN A GOULD | CONSULTING ALCHEMIST, LTD. Introduction The trade policies of the United States, due to the country’s position as both the largest economy and largest alcohol beverage Read more »
