Members-only Members-only News Fever-Tree Teams Up with Margot Robbie’s Papa Salt Gin for New Blood Orange Spritz RTD 18th March 2025 by Pal Gleed Fever-Tree has collaborated with Papa Salt Coastal Gin, the gin from Margot Robbie to introduce a new ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail, blended with its Italian Blood Orange Soda. The Fever-Tree x Read more » Members-only News Trevethan Distillery launches “biggest innovation of the century” in gin 13th March 2025 / 13th March 2025 by Pal Gleed Cornish based chemist-turned-master distiller and Gin Guild member John Hall from Trevethan Distillery proudly introduces Aureus Vita (Golden Life) – heralded as the single greatest innovation in gin for a Read more » Members-only UK HMRC APPA Update – 12th March 2025 12th March 2025 by Pal Gleed Important: Most of you have been operating under the warehouse regime but have been (or will be) registered under APPA by HMRC. However, HMRC has not automatically migrated you – Read more » Members-only News Ending the Alcohol Duty Stamp Scheme / ECMS Downtime planned 17th February 2025 / 17th February 2025 by Pal Gleed HMRC has today (17th February 2025) published a Revenue and Customs Brief, Ending the Alcohol Duty Stamps Scheme, which is guidance about how businesses should adjust. This accompanies the Tax Read more » Duty Duty Stamps Ginposium Members-only News Full line-up for Ginposium 2025 announced! 12th February 2025 / 10th March 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has released the full speaker lineup for Ginposium 2025, set to take place on June 13, 2025, at RSA House in London. As the leading seminar for Read more » Members-only News Pernod Ricard purchases South African distiller Inverroche 12th February 2025 / 12th February 2025 by Pal Gleed Pernod Ricard has acquired full ownership of Inverroche, a South African luxury gin brand. This move marks Pernod Ricard’s first wholly owned African spirit brand, underscoring the company’s commitment to Read more » Members-only Only 2 weeks for ADI ISC Early Bird Registration 24th January 2025 by Pal Gleed ADI’s early bird discount for the 2025 International Spirits Competition ends February 7, 2025 so you only have two weeks left to take advantage of this extra savings. In addition, Read more » Members-only Comments Sought: USA alcohol labelling disclosure proposal 23rd January 2025 / 23rd January 2025 by Pal Gleed The United States Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposes to require a labelling disclosure of all major food allergens used in the production of alcohol beverages subject Read more » Members-only Update on W21 from HMRC policy unit 23 JAN 2025 23rd January 2025 / 23rd January 2025 by Pal Gleed From 1 February 2025, compounders and rectifiers are classified as producers of alcoholic products so will require an APPA to produce and hold spirits in duty suspension. By virtue of Read more » Members-only Contract Distilling service in India for your brand 22nd January 2025 / 23rd January 2025 by Pal Gleed In the ever-evolving landscape of the spirits industry, with new craft and premium brands entering the market every year, one term has been gaining significant attention recently: Contract Distilling. This Read more » Members-only Prowine Mumbai 2024 22nd January 2025 by Pal Gleed Prowine Mumbai opened its doors for its fourth edition in Mumbai on 8-9 November 2024 as a cornerstone event for international wines and spirits brands working towards entering India or Read more » Members-only News Edinburgh Gin Distillery opens in the heart of the city 17th December 2024 / 17th December 2024 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild Member Edinburgh Gin has opened their new Distillery at The Arches – a new distillery, and home of Edinburgh Gin in the heart of Scotland’s capital just off Read more » Members-only Cost-price gin for sale 11th December 2024 / 12th December 2024 by Pal Gleed A Clean Spirit ApS, based in Denmark have two gin brands in their portfolio, but for the UK they have decided to focus on just one of these brands. Because Read more » Members-only Launch of The Gin Guild Sustainability Toolbox 3rd December 2024 / 4th December 2024 by Pal Gleed We are delighted to unveil our Sustainability Toolbox for members, an innovative, scalable, and flexible resource tailored to help distilleries either begin their sustainability journey or take their existing practices to the next level. Read more » Members-only Important Warning: Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams 3rd December 2024 / 3rd December 2024 by Pal Gleed If you receive an email from a contact that doesn’t feel right or is out of the ordinary, THINK! We want to alert you to the growing threat of phishing Read more » Members-only News Brits Prefer a G&T to a Cup of Tea 19th November 2024 / 22nd November 2024 by Pal Gleed 2025 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report reveals how cocktail culture is evolving in the UK and around the world Nearly half of Brits (44 percent) say they would prefer a G&T Read more » Members-only News Arizona Craft Beverage Wins Small Manufacturer of the Year 2024: A First for a Beverage Alcohol Producer 10th October 2024 / 15th November 2024 by Pal Gleed Arizona Craft Beverage, a proud member of the Gin Guild, has made history by becoming the first-ever beverage alcohol producer to be named “Small Manufacturer of the Year” at the Read more » Members-only News Hernö and Caorunn triumph at the IWSC awards, Portofino’s Le Penisola named best London Dry Gin 13th November 2024 / 13th November 2024 by Pal Gleed We are delighted to announce that Portofino Dry Gin La Penisola the IWSC 2024 London Dry Gin of the year Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild. London Dry remains the most Read more » Members-only Sky Wave Gin is crowdfunding 11th November 2024 / 11th November 2024 by Pal Gleed The Sky Wave Distilling Company is launching a crowdfunding campaign, offering exclusive early access to own shares in Sky Wave ahead of launching publicly with Crowdcube. Sign up on Crowdcube Read more » crowdfunding Members-only Cheese provides scam warning for UK SMEs 29th October 2024 / 5th December 2024 by Pal Gleed https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxv5r6z75ro Read more » Members-only A Very Noble Water: member offer 29th October 2024 / 31st October 2024 by Pal Gleed Special offer for Gin Guild members – 40% off The perfect gift for your favourite gin lover or for yourself! Mixellany Limited is offering Gin Guild members a special 40% Read more » Members-only Chris Patino 28th October 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed We heard this weekend of the extremely sad news of the death of Gin Guild member Chris Patino, who joined us in May 2015 with Pernod Ricard, where he was Read more » Members-only Holloway Consulting 25th October 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Holloway bring over twenty years expertise to help your business grow. Their founder, Ben Holloway, is able to call on a track record of releasing potential for iconic international brands, Read more » Members-only News The Gin Guild Celebrates New Era with the Installation of 30 New Members 21st October 2024 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Mansion House, London, UK – 14th October 2024 – The Gin Guild proudly announces the installation of 30 new members during a vibrant ceremony on Friday 11th October, marking a Read more » Members-only News Industry mourns loss of vibrant distiller John McCarthy 14th October 2024 / 31st October 2024 by Pal Gleed Note new location: Aldeburgh Parish church, St Peter and St Paul's IP15 5DY Read more » Members-only News Sipsmith Re-Writes the History of English Gin by Unveiling Origin 1639 Gin 19th September 2024 / 19th September 2024 by Pal Gleed A revival of the first English gin recipe, redefining the origins of this quintessentially English spirit Sipsmith, the pioneers of the modern craft gin movement, proudly announce the exclusive launch Read more » Members-only New digital service for UK Alcohol Duty 22nd August 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed These are changes to UK Alcohol Duty approvals, returns and payments from March 2025. You don’t have to do anything now – this is just for your information. HMRC write Read more » Alcohol duty HMRC Members-only New UK alcohol-focused trade mission to South Korea in October 23rd July 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Santander are running an alcohol-focused trade mission for UK producers targeting South Korea in October. South Korea’s alcohol industry reached a total size of US $8.6bn in 2023, making it Read more » Exporting Members-only News Ki No Bi Announce investment in new carbon-neutral distillery 27th June 2024 / 27th June 2024 by Pal Gleed Japanese gin Ki No Bi has announced an investment in a new carbon-neutral, increased-capacity distillery. The new facility’s efficient boiler will be powered entirely by electricity using renewable energy sources Read more » Distillery Sustainability Members-only Help with recruitment for distilleries 19th June 2024 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is a network of many hundreds, and among our members are a vast number of distilling businesses, all size great and small. If you would like to Read more » Members-only News Record numbers attend Gin Industry’s annual learning and networking event 18th June 2024 / 19th June 2024 by Pal Gleed On Friday, 14th June over 130 members of the gin industry from around the world, coming from as far away as the USA, Australia, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Slovakia and Read more » Members-only Equipment including Arnold Holstein 500L still for Sale: Salford 20th May 2024 / 20th May 2024 by Pal Gleed Distillery Equipment and Stock for sale ONLINE AUCTION (Unless Sold Previously) https://onlinesales.walkersingleton.co.uk/m/view-auctions/catalog/id/382 Instructed by the Liquidators of Four Sisters Distillery Limited and Finance House Arnold Holstein 500L Still, Distillery EQT Read more » Members-only News Out Now: A Short History of the Worshipful Company of Distillers (2024) 15th May 2024 / 15th May 2024 by Pal Gleed Updated “A Short History of the Worshipful Company of Distillers” book written by Michael Berlin. Originally published in 1996 this book charts the history of The Worshipful Company of Distillers, Read more » Members-only News Holyrood Distillery launches new bottle for Height of Arrows 9th May 2024 / 9th May 2024 by Pal Gleed Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery has unveiled a fresh new look with a bespoke bottle for its multi-award winning Height of Arrows Gin. Height of Arrows Gin uses minimal ingredients to produce Read more » Members-only Spring Installation a great night for all 7th May 2024 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Gin distillers and industry professionals from around the world came together at the London Guildhall for the Gin Guild’s Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation. The evening, celebrating twelve Read more » Members-only Turning UK Off-trade data into actionable insights 26th April 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Explore Datasipper from EDV Labs The most comprehensive UK off-trade market intelligence solution covering price, distribution, assortments and more which is based on a weekly data collection and refresh. Access is either as a subscription or through their Micro-Consulting services. Read more » Members-only News Satan’s Whiskers named best bar in UK 22nd April 2024 / 22nd April 2024 by Pal Gleed Satan’s Whiskers took the title of Best Bar in the UK at the CLASS Bar Awards 2024, which took place on 16 April 204 at Battersea Arts Centre in London. Read more » Members-only Kendo Bottles from Saverglass for sale 11th April 2024 / 11th April 2024 by Pal Gleed The team at Lost Dutchman Spirits are selling 2 full pallets (1080 per pallet) of Kendo 70 cl bottles with some corks (1400 approx) available. They are open to any Read more » Members-only News Tanqueray debuts new bottle with launch of 2024 cocktail competition 4th April 2024 / 4th April 2024 by Pal Gleed Tanqueray No.TEN presents a window into exceptional cocktail artistry with a season of residencies across the globe. The launch kicks off with a hospitality experience sketched by Tanqueray No.TEN global Read more » Members-only Gain access to insights from Santander Navigator 13th March 2024 by Pal Gleed The world of international trade can be complex for many businesses. Santander Navigator collates years of experience and knowledge into an online portal to help you to find your way. Read more » Members-only News Hendrick’s on Ice – Artist brings gin brand to curling championship 21st February 2024 / 22nd February 2024 by Pal Gleed To proudly show-off their sponsorship of Scottish Curling’s most prestigious annual event, Hendrick’s Gin asked local artist Orla Stevens to bring the usually plain ice to life with a burst of colour. Read more » Members-only News Four Pillars sets sights on global market with newly appointed international team 13th February 2024 / 13th February 2024 by Pal Gleed Multi-award-winning Australian craft gin brand Four Pillars has entered the new year by appointing three international leads across the business: Head of Asia, Karan Tuli; Head of EMEA, Ellie Nash; Read more » Members-only News No.3 London Dry Gin has opened entries for 2024 global cocktail competition 30th January 2024 / 30th January 2024 by Pal Gleed No.3 London Dry Gin has opened entries for its newly renamed 2024 global cocktail competition, Unrivalled Classics which this year is based around the world famous Gimlet. Read more » Members-only ‘Best of UK’ Pavilion at the RC Show 2024 in Toronto 26th January 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Showcase Opportunity for UK Beverage Brands Deadline: 7th of February The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is accepting submissions of Expressions of Interest to exhibit in a ‘Best of UK’ Pavilion at the RC Show Read more » Members-only News Next stop, Antigua! for Mermaid Atlantic team 23rd January 2024 / 23rd January 2024 by Pal Gleed It won’t be long before the Mermaid Atlantic team including Gin Guild member Xavier Baker from Isle of Wight Distillery enter English Harbour in Antigua after completing the World’s Toughest Read more » Members-only News Spring Installation Tickets Now on Sale 15th January 2024 / 5th February 2024 by Pal Gleed Tickets for the Gin Guild’s 2024 Spring installation and Gin industry annual dinner are now on sale and if you book before the end of February you’ll enjoy up to Read more » Members-only Position Wanted: Distillery Manager / Operations Manager 10th January 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Having managed the distillery for a small, artisan producer and also a much higher-volume operation with an impressive portfolio of third-party clients, I have extensive experience in the industry in Read more » Members-only Introducing… Derek Mackey 9th January 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Much like the artful fusion of botanicals that defines a superior gin, Derek Mackey stands as a captivating embodiment of leadership brilliance in the world of spirits. Let’s explore the Read more » Members-only Stephen Kennard 1967 – 2024 29th January 2024 / 5th February 2024 by Pal Gleed It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Gin Guild member Stephen Kennard on 2nd January 2024. Stephen joined the Guild in May 2022 and has been Read more » Members-only News Gin Guild board member and founder of Brighton Gin awarded MBE 2nd January 2024 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed We are immensely proud of Gin Guild board member and founder of Brighton Gin Kathy Caton who has been named an MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List for Read more » Members-only News Potential Distillery space available in Greenwich, London 13th December 2023 / 13th December 2023 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has been advised of a potential a boutique distillery space. On the plan (above) it is the area in green named London Print Services. Access is via Read more » Members-only Exporting to India Webinar 24th November 2023 / 24th November 2023 by Pal Gleed This webinar recording helps you to uncover the opportunity and consumption trends in India. The event is aimed to support members in finding their route to the fast-growing Indian market. Read more » Members-only News Chile, Known for Its Wines and Piscos, Turns to Gin 15th November 2023 / 15th November 2023 by Pal Gleed Distilleries are popping up across the country as Chileans use the versatile spirit to showcase their country’s unique botanicals. Amelia Nierenberg from the New York Times visited gin distilleries in Read more » Guidance for Members Members-only News Alcohol alternatives – new rules and guidance 14th November 2023 / 14th November 2023 by Pal Gleed Following a public consultation earlier this year, CAP has announced new rules on alcohol alternative product advertising which will come into force on 14 May 2024. These rules are accompanied by detailed guidance to help Read more » Members-only News Mermaid Gin win BBC Food & Farming Awards ‘Best drinks Producer of the Year’ 9th November 2023 / 10th November 2023 by Pal Gleed The Isle of Wight Distillery has been named Best Drinks Producer 2023 at the prestigious BBC Food and Farming Awards, held on 25th October. The BBC Food and Farming Awards Read more » Members-only News Hayman’s celebrate 160 Years as Family Gin Distillers in London 9th November 2023 / 16th July 2024 by Pal Gleed The story of Hayman’s started way back in 1863, when their great-great-grandfather William Burroughs pioneered the distinctive taste of London Dry Gin. Fast forward 160 years, and the London Dry Read more » Members-only News Sky Wave Gin unveils Bold New Look 7th November 2023 / 7th November 2023 by Pal Gleed Multi-award winning, small-batch gin distillery from Oxfordshire, Sky Wave, reveals a bold new look. The updated bottle design accompanies the introduction of a bold new brand positioning, inspired by a Read more » Members-only News Late stand availability at Liverpool Gin Festival 2023 7th November 2023 by Pal Gleed 1st and 2nd December 2023, St George’s Hall, Liverpool, L1 1JJ Members are advised that a stand has become available for the Liverpool Gin Festival, which we are advised could Read more » Members-only News Nordic Gin House/Nordic Distiller join forces with CNC Inc. for distribution in Korea 4th November 2023 / 9th November 2023 by Pal Gleed Nordic Gin House are happy to announce that CNC Inc. is now responsible for distribution and sales in Korea. Managing Director Andrew H. Chun said “We operate all aspects of Read more » Members-only Autumn Installation at a glance 1st November 2023 / 1st November 2023 by Pal Gleed Mansion House, 20th October 2023 Read more » Members-only News Brighton Gin launches Gin Baubles! 30th October 2023 / 21st February 2024 by Pal Gleed For the first time ever the team at Brighton Gin made their beloved Pride bottles into miniatures! And not just that… they’re also baubles! Even more painstakingly hand-crafted than any Read more » Members-only News Jonny Wells talks about the Autumn Installation 31st October 2023 / 31st October 2023 by Pal Gleed Jonny commented: "It was a great event..its great to see more people joining the Guild, some of my colleagues have joined today....It has been great to see people from around the world being installed, with great diversity, as well as from England and Scotland." Read more » Members-only News Desmond Payne installed as head of the Gin Guild in 2023 24th October 2023 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Desmond Payne MBE, Master Distiller Emeritus at Beefeater Gin has been installed as Grand Rectifier as The Gin Guild reaches new corners of the global spirit market with focus on mixologists Read more » Members-only How to clean your juniper sprig 30th October 2023 / 30th October 2023 by Pal Gleed For those who’ve been members for a longer period of time, and perhaps worn their sprig come rain or shine as instructed, may have noticed that there can be some Read more » Members-only News Four Pillars and Gyre & Gimble triumph at IWSC 2023 awards 25th October 2023 / 25th October 2023 by Pal Gleed We’re delighted to announce that Gyre & Gimble have won the IWSC 2023 UK Gin Producer Trophy, and Four Pillars the IWSC 2023 International Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Read more » Members-only News A Moment in Gin History Up For Auction 12th October 2023 / 7th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Dale DeGroff, Philip Duff, Salvatore Calabrese, Jean-Sebastien Robiquet and Peter Dorelli celebrate the work of Gaz Regan raising money for clean water Read more » Members-only UK Food and Drink Export Council (FDEC) – Call for input 20th September 2023 / 20th September 2023 by Pal Gleed The Food and Drink Export Council (FDEC) to ask for your assistance in completing a short set of questions about how UK members access information about exporting. The Council is Read more » Members-only 2 Weeks left of early bird registration for ADI 2024 ISC 14th January 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed The early bird registration discount for ADI’s International Spirits Competition 2024 will end in about two weeks on February 2, 2024. When members of The Gin Guild enter their spirits and use Read more » Guidance for Members Members-only Latest guidance from CAP 14th September 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Fake Endorsements In Ads Makes Everyone Sad: A Look At Influencer Reviews “I heartily endorse this event or product”, Krusty the Clown once stated, but one wonders if he’d be Read more » Members-only News Serbian Juniper Harvest update from Beacon Commodities 24th August 2023 / 25th August 2023 by Pal Gleed The 2023 Juniper harvest is fast approaching, and Tommy from Beacon Commodities has just returned from Serbia. He was meeting collectors and inspecting the prospects for the new crop with Read more » Members-only Gin Guild freezes membership rates 15th July 2023 / 2nd August 2023 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has announced that its membership rates for the year ahead which cover 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024 will not rise, and will remain at the Read more » Members-only Member Newsletter – July 2023 20th July 2023 / 1st November 2023 by Pal Gleed At a glance: Ginposium 2023 Spring Dinner & Gin Industry Annual Dinner 2023 Portsmouth Distillery investment sought Winebuyers.com message from member Distillery, Bar and Restaurant for sale Changes to Alcohol Read more » Members-only News Online Auction of distilling equipment – Ends 9th August 4th August 2023 by Pal Gleed We have been notified that Sweeney Kincaid are holding an online auction of the distilling equipment from Verdant Spirits in Dundee. View lots and place bids now: https://www.sweeneykincaid.com/Auctions/SaleDetail/4209 ONLINE AUCTION Read more » Members-only Member Newsletter – November 2023 1st November 2023 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed At a glance: Desmond Payne installed as Grand Rectifier report Photos from Autumn Installation & Banquet How to clean your juniper sprig A Gaz Regan moment in Gin History Up Read more » Members-only News Another lifetime achievement award for Desmond Payne 28th July 2023 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed At the 17th annual Spirited Awards in New Orleans at Tales of the Cocktail® on 27th July 2023 the incoming Grand Rectifier of the Gin Guild Desmond Payne was awarded Read more » Members-only News New UK Alcohol Duty regime from August 2023 13th July 2023 / 4th December 2024 by Pal Gleed As members may be aware, a new regime for Alcohol Duty in the United Kingdom begins on 1st August 2023, here is how Duty is going to be calculated: GIN Read more » Members-only News Get your digital copy of the Gin annual today 25th June 2023 / 25th July 2023 by Pal Gleed Gin is an annual publication brought to you by the team behind the world-renowned drinks titles, Gin Magazine and Whisky Magazine. This publication features in-depth articles on distilleries and industry Read more » Members-only For Sale: Award Winning Gin Distillery, Bar and Eatery 14th July 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed An urgent sale is being sought and therefore interested parties should make contact without delay to confirm their expression of interest by 3:00pm on Monday 24th July 2023 Read more » Members-only News Alcohol Duty changes – 3 weeks to go 10th July 2023 by Pal Gleed With just three weeks to go until its launch, the Gin Guild is incredibly disappointed that the government has persisted in burdening our industry and consumers further at a time Read more » Members-only Expansion investment sought: Portsmouth Distillery 26th June 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Portsmouth Distillery are an award winning, multi-spirit artisan distillery seeking investment. With branding based on their fantastic location in a Georgian Fort, their key focus is making and aging rum. Read more » Members-only The Gin Guild showcases British Gins 15th June 2023 by Pal Gleed On Wednesday 14th June the Guild was invited to attend the annual Heads of Mission Reception hosted by the British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly at Lancaster House, the home of Read more » Ginposium Members-only News Sustainability the key topic at the gin industry’s annual conference 9th June 2023 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has appointed a new Grand Rectifier at its prestigious annual Ginposium, which focused on the sustainability of the gin industry. Desmond Payne will be the figurehead for the organisation from 20th October, succeeding the wonderful Lesley Gracie from Hendrick's. Read more » Members-only Job Opportunity at Thames Distillers 5th June 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed London’s leading independent premium gin distiller and bottler Thames Distillers are recruiting for a Master Distiller to join their team, producing over sixty different gins for clients of all sizes. Read more » Members-only ACS Scottish DRS – Operating return points and applying for an exemption 23rd May 2023 / 23rd May 2023 by Pal Gleed ACS, the voice of local shops in Scotland have produced a very useful guide to the DRS system in Scotland, and advice on how to apply for an exemption from Read more » Members-only News Emma Watson and brother Alex create Renais Gin 18th May 2023 by Pal Gleed Renais, the gin brand from Alex and Emma Watson has announced its launch in the UK this summer, promising to bring an elegant taste of the Chablis wine region to Read more » Members-only Senior executive leaving? Six steps to protect your business 18th May 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Published by Patrick Brodie, Partner and Ellie Gelder, Senior Editor Employment & Equality. Reproduced from RPC When an executive or key strategic employee departs your organisation, protecting your organisation’s business interests Read more » Members-only Defra’s NoLow research has been published 17th May 2023 / 17th May 2023 by Pal Gleed UK Government’s Department for Farming and Rural Affairs’ (Defra) consumer and industry NoLow research, focused on wine and spirits, has now been published. Please see Science Search (defra.gov.uk). The Read more » Members-only BottleID from Checkpoint Systems, a loss prevention solution with RFID 17th May 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Checkpoint Systems, a global leader in loss prevention solutions, is working with the wines and spirits sector to provide Radiofrequency Identification (RFID) technology. Historically, this was not a suitable solution for the beverage market due to liquids’ impact on RFID performance, making it complex to integrate into a production line. Checkpoint has now found a proven solution. Read more » Members-only The Thinking Drinkers – as seen at the Gin Guild’s 10th Anniversary dinner 15th May 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Want to book the Thinking Drinkers for your event? They can design a bespoke drinks-led event to suit your needs. For corporate bookings, please contact Andy Townsend at The Galton Agency: Andy@TheGaltonAgency.com Read more » Members-only News Brad Pitt launches The Gardener Gin with Tom Nichol 10th May 2023 / 16th July 2024 by Pal Gleed Described as a “French Riviera Gin”, The Gardener Gin has been crafted by Master distiller and Gin Guild Lifetime achievement award winner Tom Nichol, and is set to make its Read more » Members-only Spring Dinner Event report 10th May 2023 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Last Thursday, 4th May 2023, The Gin Guild welcomed 43 new members at our biggest ever Installation event at the magnificent Guildhall in London. New members from around the world, Read more » Members-only Personalised craft gifting, engraving and packaging 28th April 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Bottled Goose are a family run business based in Surrey and they specialise in personalised gifting and produce bespoke wholesale orders. All production is based in their workshop where they print, craft, engrave and create a range of bespoke homeware, gifting and packaging. Read more » Members-only Fraud Advisory Panel report warns of counterfeit alcohol products 27th April 2023 / 27th April 2023 by Pal Gleed Open/Download report PDF The Fraud Advisory Panel has released a report setting out the significant financial impact of counterfeit goods on the UK food and drink sector. By way of Read more » Members-only News Get set for… World Gin Day 2023 20th April 2023 / 20th April 2023 by Pal Gleed World Gin Day is fast approaching (50 days from today 21st April), and we wanted to help members with suggestions of activities to take an active part in this worldwide celebration Read more » Members-only New RTD canning line from Cardiff Distillery 18th April 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Cardiff Distillery are commissioning a new canning line and have capacity for 150ml and 250ml slimline cans for other distillers. They have an understanding of the obscene increase in duty Read more » Members-only News Berry Bros. & Rudd acquire stake in Cotswolds Distillery 11th April 2023 by Pal Gleed It has been announced that Berry Bros. & Rudd will be taking a minority stake in Cotswolds Distillery, a producer of super-premium spirits based in Stourton, Warwickshire. BBR’s CEO, Emma Read more » Members-only Going Green – Draft Sustainability Guidance from the CMA 29th March 2023 by Pal Gleed The CMA, has recently published for consultation draft guidance on the application of UK competition law to environmental sustainability agreements. The aim is to provide greater clarity for businesses, when seeking to work together on environmental sustainability initiatives, of what may or may be permitted under the UK competition rules. Read more » Members-only Sessions UK design and build labelling machines 15th March 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Sessions UK, based in York have a range of labellers starting from manual to semi-automatic desktop versions through to floor standing fully automatic machines. Our desktop machines have been adapted Read more » Ginposium Members-only News Ginposium 2023 focuses on sustainability and captures decades of industry experience 13th March 2023 / 15th March 2023 by Pal Gleed With sustainability a vital consideration for every distiller, Ginposium will feature a presentation by Pernod-Ricard Deputy Director Sandrine Ricard, who has 15 years’ experience in the field and will discuss sustainability strategies. Read more »
Members-only News Fever-Tree Teams Up with Margot Robbie’s Papa Salt Gin for New Blood Orange Spritz RTD 18th March 2025 by Pal Gleed Fever-Tree has collaborated with Papa Salt Coastal Gin, the gin from Margot Robbie to introduce a new ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail, blended with its Italian Blood Orange Soda. The Fever-Tree x Read more »
Members-only News Trevethan Distillery launches “biggest innovation of the century” in gin 13th March 2025 / 13th March 2025 by Pal Gleed Cornish based chemist-turned-master distiller and Gin Guild member John Hall from Trevethan Distillery proudly introduces Aureus Vita (Golden Life) – heralded as the single greatest innovation in gin for a Read more »
Members-only UK HMRC APPA Update – 12th March 2025 12th March 2025 by Pal Gleed Important: Most of you have been operating under the warehouse regime but have been (or will be) registered under APPA by HMRC. However, HMRC has not automatically migrated you – Read more »
Members-only News Ending the Alcohol Duty Stamp Scheme / ECMS Downtime planned 17th February 2025 / 17th February 2025 by Pal Gleed HMRC has today (17th February 2025) published a Revenue and Customs Brief, Ending the Alcohol Duty Stamps Scheme, which is guidance about how businesses should adjust. This accompanies the Tax Read more » Duty Duty Stamps
Ginposium Members-only News Full line-up for Ginposium 2025 announced! 12th February 2025 / 10th March 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has released the full speaker lineup for Ginposium 2025, set to take place on June 13, 2025, at RSA House in London. As the leading seminar for Read more »
Members-only News Pernod Ricard purchases South African distiller Inverroche 12th February 2025 / 12th February 2025 by Pal Gleed Pernod Ricard has acquired full ownership of Inverroche, a South African luxury gin brand. This move marks Pernod Ricard’s first wholly owned African spirit brand, underscoring the company’s commitment to Read more »
Members-only Only 2 weeks for ADI ISC Early Bird Registration 24th January 2025 by Pal Gleed ADI’s early bird discount for the 2025 International Spirits Competition ends February 7, 2025 so you only have two weeks left to take advantage of this extra savings. In addition, Read more »
Members-only Comments Sought: USA alcohol labelling disclosure proposal 23rd January 2025 / 23rd January 2025 by Pal Gleed The United States Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposes to require a labelling disclosure of all major food allergens used in the production of alcohol beverages subject Read more »
Members-only Update on W21 from HMRC policy unit 23 JAN 2025 23rd January 2025 / 23rd January 2025 by Pal Gleed From 1 February 2025, compounders and rectifiers are classified as producers of alcoholic products so will require an APPA to produce and hold spirits in duty suspension. By virtue of Read more »
Members-only Contract Distilling service in India for your brand 22nd January 2025 / 23rd January 2025 by Pal Gleed In the ever-evolving landscape of the spirits industry, with new craft and premium brands entering the market every year, one term has been gaining significant attention recently: Contract Distilling. This Read more »
Members-only Prowine Mumbai 2024 22nd January 2025 by Pal Gleed Prowine Mumbai opened its doors for its fourth edition in Mumbai on 8-9 November 2024 as a cornerstone event for international wines and spirits brands working towards entering India or Read more »
Members-only News Edinburgh Gin Distillery opens in the heart of the city 17th December 2024 / 17th December 2024 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild Member Edinburgh Gin has opened their new Distillery at The Arches – a new distillery, and home of Edinburgh Gin in the heart of Scotland’s capital just off Read more »
Members-only Cost-price gin for sale 11th December 2024 / 12th December 2024 by Pal Gleed A Clean Spirit ApS, based in Denmark have two gin brands in their portfolio, but for the UK they have decided to focus on just one of these brands. Because Read more »
Members-only Launch of The Gin Guild Sustainability Toolbox 3rd December 2024 / 4th December 2024 by Pal Gleed We are delighted to unveil our Sustainability Toolbox for members, an innovative, scalable, and flexible resource tailored to help distilleries either begin their sustainability journey or take their existing practices to the next level. Read more »
Members-only Important Warning: Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams 3rd December 2024 / 3rd December 2024 by Pal Gleed If you receive an email from a contact that doesn’t feel right or is out of the ordinary, THINK! We want to alert you to the growing threat of phishing Read more »
Members-only News Brits Prefer a G&T to a Cup of Tea 19th November 2024 / 22nd November 2024 by Pal Gleed 2025 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report reveals how cocktail culture is evolving in the UK and around the world Nearly half of Brits (44 percent) say they would prefer a G&T Read more »
Members-only News Arizona Craft Beverage Wins Small Manufacturer of the Year 2024: A First for a Beverage Alcohol Producer 10th October 2024 / 15th November 2024 by Pal Gleed Arizona Craft Beverage, a proud member of the Gin Guild, has made history by becoming the first-ever beverage alcohol producer to be named “Small Manufacturer of the Year” at the Read more »
Members-only News Hernö and Caorunn triumph at the IWSC awards, Portofino’s Le Penisola named best London Dry Gin 13th November 2024 / 13th November 2024 by Pal Gleed We are delighted to announce that Portofino Dry Gin La Penisola the IWSC 2024 London Dry Gin of the year Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild. London Dry remains the most Read more »
Members-only Sky Wave Gin is crowdfunding 11th November 2024 / 11th November 2024 by Pal Gleed The Sky Wave Distilling Company is launching a crowdfunding campaign, offering exclusive early access to own shares in Sky Wave ahead of launching publicly with Crowdcube. Sign up on Crowdcube Read more » crowdfunding
Members-only Cheese provides scam warning for UK SMEs 29th October 2024 / 5th December 2024 by Pal Gleed https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxv5r6z75ro Read more »
Members-only A Very Noble Water: member offer 29th October 2024 / 31st October 2024 by Pal Gleed Special offer for Gin Guild members – 40% off The perfect gift for your favourite gin lover or for yourself! Mixellany Limited is offering Gin Guild members a special 40% Read more »
Members-only Chris Patino 28th October 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed We heard this weekend of the extremely sad news of the death of Gin Guild member Chris Patino, who joined us in May 2015 with Pernod Ricard, where he was Read more »
Members-only Holloway Consulting 25th October 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Holloway bring over twenty years expertise to help your business grow. Their founder, Ben Holloway, is able to call on a track record of releasing potential for iconic international brands, Read more »
Members-only News The Gin Guild Celebrates New Era with the Installation of 30 New Members 21st October 2024 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Mansion House, London, UK – 14th October 2024 – The Gin Guild proudly announces the installation of 30 new members during a vibrant ceremony on Friday 11th October, marking a Read more »
Members-only News Industry mourns loss of vibrant distiller John McCarthy 14th October 2024 / 31st October 2024 by Pal Gleed Note new location: Aldeburgh Parish church, St Peter and St Paul's IP15 5DY Read more »
Members-only News Sipsmith Re-Writes the History of English Gin by Unveiling Origin 1639 Gin 19th September 2024 / 19th September 2024 by Pal Gleed A revival of the first English gin recipe, redefining the origins of this quintessentially English spirit Sipsmith, the pioneers of the modern craft gin movement, proudly announce the exclusive launch Read more »
Members-only New digital service for UK Alcohol Duty 22nd August 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed These are changes to UK Alcohol Duty approvals, returns and payments from March 2025. You don’t have to do anything now – this is just for your information. HMRC write Read more » Alcohol duty HMRC
Members-only New UK alcohol-focused trade mission to South Korea in October 23rd July 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Santander are running an alcohol-focused trade mission for UK producers targeting South Korea in October. South Korea’s alcohol industry reached a total size of US $8.6bn in 2023, making it Read more » Exporting
Members-only News Ki No Bi Announce investment in new carbon-neutral distillery 27th June 2024 / 27th June 2024 by Pal Gleed Japanese gin Ki No Bi has announced an investment in a new carbon-neutral, increased-capacity distillery. The new facility’s efficient boiler will be powered entirely by electricity using renewable energy sources Read more » Distillery Sustainability
Members-only Help with recruitment for distilleries 19th June 2024 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is a network of many hundreds, and among our members are a vast number of distilling businesses, all size great and small. If you would like to Read more »
Members-only News Record numbers attend Gin Industry’s annual learning and networking event 18th June 2024 / 19th June 2024 by Pal Gleed On Friday, 14th June over 130 members of the gin industry from around the world, coming from as far away as the USA, Australia, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Slovakia and Read more »
Members-only Equipment including Arnold Holstein 500L still for Sale: Salford 20th May 2024 / 20th May 2024 by Pal Gleed Distillery Equipment and Stock for sale ONLINE AUCTION (Unless Sold Previously) https://onlinesales.walkersingleton.co.uk/m/view-auctions/catalog/id/382 Instructed by the Liquidators of Four Sisters Distillery Limited and Finance House Arnold Holstein 500L Still, Distillery EQT Read more »
Members-only News Out Now: A Short History of the Worshipful Company of Distillers (2024) 15th May 2024 / 15th May 2024 by Pal Gleed Updated “A Short History of the Worshipful Company of Distillers” book written by Michael Berlin. Originally published in 1996 this book charts the history of The Worshipful Company of Distillers, Read more »
Members-only News Holyrood Distillery launches new bottle for Height of Arrows 9th May 2024 / 9th May 2024 by Pal Gleed Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery has unveiled a fresh new look with a bespoke bottle for its multi-award winning Height of Arrows Gin. Height of Arrows Gin uses minimal ingredients to produce Read more »
Members-only Spring Installation a great night for all 7th May 2024 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Gin distillers and industry professionals from around the world came together at the London Guildhall for the Gin Guild’s Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation. The evening, celebrating twelve Read more »
Members-only Turning UK Off-trade data into actionable insights 26th April 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Explore Datasipper from EDV Labs The most comprehensive UK off-trade market intelligence solution covering price, distribution, assortments and more which is based on a weekly data collection and refresh. Access is either as a subscription or through their Micro-Consulting services. Read more »
Members-only News Satan’s Whiskers named best bar in UK 22nd April 2024 / 22nd April 2024 by Pal Gleed Satan’s Whiskers took the title of Best Bar in the UK at the CLASS Bar Awards 2024, which took place on 16 April 204 at Battersea Arts Centre in London. Read more »
Members-only Kendo Bottles from Saverglass for sale 11th April 2024 / 11th April 2024 by Pal Gleed The team at Lost Dutchman Spirits are selling 2 full pallets (1080 per pallet) of Kendo 70 cl bottles with some corks (1400 approx) available. They are open to any Read more »
Members-only News Tanqueray debuts new bottle with launch of 2024 cocktail competition 4th April 2024 / 4th April 2024 by Pal Gleed Tanqueray No.TEN presents a window into exceptional cocktail artistry with a season of residencies across the globe. The launch kicks off with a hospitality experience sketched by Tanqueray No.TEN global Read more »
Members-only Gain access to insights from Santander Navigator 13th March 2024 by Pal Gleed The world of international trade can be complex for many businesses. Santander Navigator collates years of experience and knowledge into an online portal to help you to find your way. Read more »
Members-only News Hendrick’s on Ice – Artist brings gin brand to curling championship 21st February 2024 / 22nd February 2024 by Pal Gleed To proudly show-off their sponsorship of Scottish Curling’s most prestigious annual event, Hendrick’s Gin asked local artist Orla Stevens to bring the usually plain ice to life with a burst of colour. Read more »
Members-only News Four Pillars sets sights on global market with newly appointed international team 13th February 2024 / 13th February 2024 by Pal Gleed Multi-award-winning Australian craft gin brand Four Pillars has entered the new year by appointing three international leads across the business: Head of Asia, Karan Tuli; Head of EMEA, Ellie Nash; Read more »
Members-only News No.3 London Dry Gin has opened entries for 2024 global cocktail competition 30th January 2024 / 30th January 2024 by Pal Gleed No.3 London Dry Gin has opened entries for its newly renamed 2024 global cocktail competition, Unrivalled Classics which this year is based around the world famous Gimlet. Read more »
Members-only ‘Best of UK’ Pavilion at the RC Show 2024 in Toronto 26th January 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Showcase Opportunity for UK Beverage Brands Deadline: 7th of February The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is accepting submissions of Expressions of Interest to exhibit in a ‘Best of UK’ Pavilion at the RC Show Read more »
Members-only News Next stop, Antigua! for Mermaid Atlantic team 23rd January 2024 / 23rd January 2024 by Pal Gleed It won’t be long before the Mermaid Atlantic team including Gin Guild member Xavier Baker from Isle of Wight Distillery enter English Harbour in Antigua after completing the World’s Toughest Read more »
Members-only News Spring Installation Tickets Now on Sale 15th January 2024 / 5th February 2024 by Pal Gleed Tickets for the Gin Guild’s 2024 Spring installation and Gin industry annual dinner are now on sale and if you book before the end of February you’ll enjoy up to Read more »
Members-only Position Wanted: Distillery Manager / Operations Manager 10th January 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Having managed the distillery for a small, artisan producer and also a much higher-volume operation with an impressive portfolio of third-party clients, I have extensive experience in the industry in Read more »
Members-only Introducing… Derek Mackey 9th January 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Much like the artful fusion of botanicals that defines a superior gin, Derek Mackey stands as a captivating embodiment of leadership brilliance in the world of spirits. Let’s explore the Read more »
Members-only Stephen Kennard 1967 – 2024 29th January 2024 / 5th February 2024 by Pal Gleed It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Gin Guild member Stephen Kennard on 2nd January 2024. Stephen joined the Guild in May 2022 and has been Read more »
Members-only News Gin Guild board member and founder of Brighton Gin awarded MBE 2nd January 2024 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed We are immensely proud of Gin Guild board member and founder of Brighton Gin Kathy Caton who has been named an MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List for Read more »
Members-only News Potential Distillery space available in Greenwich, London 13th December 2023 / 13th December 2023 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has been advised of a potential a boutique distillery space. On the plan (above) it is the area in green named London Print Services. Access is via Read more »
Members-only Exporting to India Webinar 24th November 2023 / 24th November 2023 by Pal Gleed This webinar recording helps you to uncover the opportunity and consumption trends in India. The event is aimed to support members in finding their route to the fast-growing Indian market. Read more »
Members-only News Chile, Known for Its Wines and Piscos, Turns to Gin 15th November 2023 / 15th November 2023 by Pal Gleed Distilleries are popping up across the country as Chileans use the versatile spirit to showcase their country’s unique botanicals. Amelia Nierenberg from the New York Times visited gin distilleries in Read more »
Guidance for Members Members-only News Alcohol alternatives – new rules and guidance 14th November 2023 / 14th November 2023 by Pal Gleed Following a public consultation earlier this year, CAP has announced new rules on alcohol alternative product advertising which will come into force on 14 May 2024. These rules are accompanied by detailed guidance to help Read more »
Members-only News Mermaid Gin win BBC Food & Farming Awards ‘Best drinks Producer of the Year’ 9th November 2023 / 10th November 2023 by Pal Gleed The Isle of Wight Distillery has been named Best Drinks Producer 2023 at the prestigious BBC Food and Farming Awards, held on 25th October. The BBC Food and Farming Awards Read more »
Members-only News Hayman’s celebrate 160 Years as Family Gin Distillers in London 9th November 2023 / 16th July 2024 by Pal Gleed The story of Hayman’s started way back in 1863, when their great-great-grandfather William Burroughs pioneered the distinctive taste of London Dry Gin. Fast forward 160 years, and the London Dry Read more »
Members-only News Sky Wave Gin unveils Bold New Look 7th November 2023 / 7th November 2023 by Pal Gleed Multi-award winning, small-batch gin distillery from Oxfordshire, Sky Wave, reveals a bold new look. The updated bottle design accompanies the introduction of a bold new brand positioning, inspired by a Read more »
Members-only News Late stand availability at Liverpool Gin Festival 2023 7th November 2023 by Pal Gleed 1st and 2nd December 2023, St George’s Hall, Liverpool, L1 1JJ Members are advised that a stand has become available for the Liverpool Gin Festival, which we are advised could Read more »
Members-only News Nordic Gin House/Nordic Distiller join forces with CNC Inc. for distribution in Korea 4th November 2023 / 9th November 2023 by Pal Gleed Nordic Gin House are happy to announce that CNC Inc. is now responsible for distribution and sales in Korea. Managing Director Andrew H. Chun said “We operate all aspects of Read more »
Members-only Autumn Installation at a glance 1st November 2023 / 1st November 2023 by Pal Gleed Mansion House, 20th October 2023 Read more »
Members-only News Brighton Gin launches Gin Baubles! 30th October 2023 / 21st February 2024 by Pal Gleed For the first time ever the team at Brighton Gin made their beloved Pride bottles into miniatures! And not just that… they’re also baubles! Even more painstakingly hand-crafted than any Read more »
Members-only News Jonny Wells talks about the Autumn Installation 31st October 2023 / 31st October 2023 by Pal Gleed Jonny commented: "It was a great event..its great to see more people joining the Guild, some of my colleagues have joined today....It has been great to see people from around the world being installed, with great diversity, as well as from England and Scotland." Read more »
Members-only News Desmond Payne installed as head of the Gin Guild in 2023 24th October 2023 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Desmond Payne MBE, Master Distiller Emeritus at Beefeater Gin has been installed as Grand Rectifier as The Gin Guild reaches new corners of the global spirit market with focus on mixologists Read more »
Members-only How to clean your juniper sprig 30th October 2023 / 30th October 2023 by Pal Gleed For those who’ve been members for a longer period of time, and perhaps worn their sprig come rain or shine as instructed, may have noticed that there can be some Read more »
Members-only News Four Pillars and Gyre & Gimble triumph at IWSC 2023 awards 25th October 2023 / 25th October 2023 by Pal Gleed We’re delighted to announce that Gyre & Gimble have won the IWSC 2023 UK Gin Producer Trophy, and Four Pillars the IWSC 2023 International Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Read more »
Members-only News A Moment in Gin History Up For Auction 12th October 2023 / 7th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Dale DeGroff, Philip Duff, Salvatore Calabrese, Jean-Sebastien Robiquet and Peter Dorelli celebrate the work of Gaz Regan raising money for clean water Read more »
Members-only UK Food and Drink Export Council (FDEC) – Call for input 20th September 2023 / 20th September 2023 by Pal Gleed The Food and Drink Export Council (FDEC) to ask for your assistance in completing a short set of questions about how UK members access information about exporting. The Council is Read more »
Members-only 2 Weeks left of early bird registration for ADI 2024 ISC 14th January 2024 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed The early bird registration discount for ADI’s International Spirits Competition 2024 will end in about two weeks on February 2, 2024. When members of The Gin Guild enter their spirits and use Read more »
Guidance for Members Members-only Latest guidance from CAP 14th September 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Fake Endorsements In Ads Makes Everyone Sad: A Look At Influencer Reviews “I heartily endorse this event or product”, Krusty the Clown once stated, but one wonders if he’d be Read more »
Members-only News Serbian Juniper Harvest update from Beacon Commodities 24th August 2023 / 25th August 2023 by Pal Gleed The 2023 Juniper harvest is fast approaching, and Tommy from Beacon Commodities has just returned from Serbia. He was meeting collectors and inspecting the prospects for the new crop with Read more »
Members-only Gin Guild freezes membership rates 15th July 2023 / 2nd August 2023 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has announced that its membership rates for the year ahead which cover 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024 will not rise, and will remain at the Read more »
Members-only Member Newsletter – July 2023 20th July 2023 / 1st November 2023 by Pal Gleed At a glance: Ginposium 2023 Spring Dinner & Gin Industry Annual Dinner 2023 Portsmouth Distillery investment sought Winebuyers.com message from member Distillery, Bar and Restaurant for sale Changes to Alcohol Read more »
Members-only News Online Auction of distilling equipment – Ends 9th August 4th August 2023 by Pal Gleed We have been notified that Sweeney Kincaid are holding an online auction of the distilling equipment from Verdant Spirits in Dundee. View lots and place bids now: https://www.sweeneykincaid.com/Auctions/SaleDetail/4209 ONLINE AUCTION Read more »
Members-only Member Newsletter – November 2023 1st November 2023 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed At a glance: Desmond Payne installed as Grand Rectifier report Photos from Autumn Installation & Banquet How to clean your juniper sprig A Gaz Regan moment in Gin History Up Read more »
Members-only News Another lifetime achievement award for Desmond Payne 28th July 2023 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed At the 17th annual Spirited Awards in New Orleans at Tales of the Cocktail® on 27th July 2023 the incoming Grand Rectifier of the Gin Guild Desmond Payne was awarded Read more »
Members-only News New UK Alcohol Duty regime from August 2023 13th July 2023 / 4th December 2024 by Pal Gleed As members may be aware, a new regime for Alcohol Duty in the United Kingdom begins on 1st August 2023, here is how Duty is going to be calculated: GIN Read more »
Members-only News Get your digital copy of the Gin annual today 25th June 2023 / 25th July 2023 by Pal Gleed Gin is an annual publication brought to you by the team behind the world-renowned drinks titles, Gin Magazine and Whisky Magazine. This publication features in-depth articles on distilleries and industry Read more »
Members-only For Sale: Award Winning Gin Distillery, Bar and Eatery 14th July 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed An urgent sale is being sought and therefore interested parties should make contact without delay to confirm their expression of interest by 3:00pm on Monday 24th July 2023 Read more »
Members-only News Alcohol Duty changes – 3 weeks to go 10th July 2023 by Pal Gleed With just three weeks to go until its launch, the Gin Guild is incredibly disappointed that the government has persisted in burdening our industry and consumers further at a time Read more »
Members-only Expansion investment sought: Portsmouth Distillery 26th June 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Portsmouth Distillery are an award winning, multi-spirit artisan distillery seeking investment. With branding based on their fantastic location in a Georgian Fort, their key focus is making and aging rum. Read more »
Members-only The Gin Guild showcases British Gins 15th June 2023 by Pal Gleed On Wednesday 14th June the Guild was invited to attend the annual Heads of Mission Reception hosted by the British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly at Lancaster House, the home of Read more »
Ginposium Members-only News Sustainability the key topic at the gin industry’s annual conference 9th June 2023 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has appointed a new Grand Rectifier at its prestigious annual Ginposium, which focused on the sustainability of the gin industry. Desmond Payne will be the figurehead for the organisation from 20th October, succeeding the wonderful Lesley Gracie from Hendrick's. Read more »
Members-only Job Opportunity at Thames Distillers 5th June 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed London’s leading independent premium gin distiller and bottler Thames Distillers are recruiting for a Master Distiller to join their team, producing over sixty different gins for clients of all sizes. Read more »
Members-only ACS Scottish DRS – Operating return points and applying for an exemption 23rd May 2023 / 23rd May 2023 by Pal Gleed ACS, the voice of local shops in Scotland have produced a very useful guide to the DRS system in Scotland, and advice on how to apply for an exemption from Read more »
Members-only News Emma Watson and brother Alex create Renais Gin 18th May 2023 by Pal Gleed Renais, the gin brand from Alex and Emma Watson has announced its launch in the UK this summer, promising to bring an elegant taste of the Chablis wine region to Read more »
Members-only Senior executive leaving? Six steps to protect your business 18th May 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Published by Patrick Brodie, Partner and Ellie Gelder, Senior Editor Employment & Equality. Reproduced from RPC When an executive or key strategic employee departs your organisation, protecting your organisation’s business interests Read more »
Members-only Defra’s NoLow research has been published 17th May 2023 / 17th May 2023 by Pal Gleed UK Government’s Department for Farming and Rural Affairs’ (Defra) consumer and industry NoLow research, focused on wine and spirits, has now been published. Please see Science Search (defra.gov.uk). The Read more »
Members-only BottleID from Checkpoint Systems, a loss prevention solution with RFID 17th May 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Checkpoint Systems, a global leader in loss prevention solutions, is working with the wines and spirits sector to provide Radiofrequency Identification (RFID) technology. Historically, this was not a suitable solution for the beverage market due to liquids’ impact on RFID performance, making it complex to integrate into a production line. Checkpoint has now found a proven solution. Read more »
Members-only The Thinking Drinkers – as seen at the Gin Guild’s 10th Anniversary dinner 15th May 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Want to book the Thinking Drinkers for your event? They can design a bespoke drinks-led event to suit your needs. For corporate bookings, please contact Andy Townsend at The Galton Agency: Andy@TheGaltonAgency.com Read more »
Members-only News Brad Pitt launches The Gardener Gin with Tom Nichol 10th May 2023 / 16th July 2024 by Pal Gleed Described as a “French Riviera Gin”, The Gardener Gin has been crafted by Master distiller and Gin Guild Lifetime achievement award winner Tom Nichol, and is set to make its Read more »
Members-only Spring Dinner Event report 10th May 2023 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Last Thursday, 4th May 2023, The Gin Guild welcomed 43 new members at our biggest ever Installation event at the magnificent Guildhall in London. New members from around the world, Read more »
Members-only Personalised craft gifting, engraving and packaging 28th April 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Bottled Goose are a family run business based in Surrey and they specialise in personalised gifting and produce bespoke wholesale orders. All production is based in their workshop where they print, craft, engrave and create a range of bespoke homeware, gifting and packaging. Read more »
Members-only Fraud Advisory Panel report warns of counterfeit alcohol products 27th April 2023 / 27th April 2023 by Pal Gleed Open/Download report PDF The Fraud Advisory Panel has released a report setting out the significant financial impact of counterfeit goods on the UK food and drink sector. By way of Read more »
Members-only News Get set for… World Gin Day 2023 20th April 2023 / 20th April 2023 by Pal Gleed World Gin Day is fast approaching (50 days from today 21st April), and we wanted to help members with suggestions of activities to take an active part in this worldwide celebration Read more »
Members-only New RTD canning line from Cardiff Distillery 18th April 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Cardiff Distillery are commissioning a new canning line and have capacity for 150ml and 250ml slimline cans for other distillers. They have an understanding of the obscene increase in duty Read more »
Members-only News Berry Bros. & Rudd acquire stake in Cotswolds Distillery 11th April 2023 by Pal Gleed It has been announced that Berry Bros. & Rudd will be taking a minority stake in Cotswolds Distillery, a producer of super-premium spirits based in Stourton, Warwickshire. BBR’s CEO, Emma Read more »
Members-only Going Green – Draft Sustainability Guidance from the CMA 29th March 2023 by Pal Gleed The CMA, has recently published for consultation draft guidance on the application of UK competition law to environmental sustainability agreements. The aim is to provide greater clarity for businesses, when seeking to work together on environmental sustainability initiatives, of what may or may be permitted under the UK competition rules. Read more »
Members-only Sessions UK design and build labelling machines 15th March 2023 / 29th October 2024 by Pal Gleed Sessions UK, based in York have a range of labellers starting from manual to semi-automatic desktop versions through to floor standing fully automatic machines. Our desktop machines have been adapted Read more »
Ginposium Members-only News Ginposium 2023 focuses on sustainability and captures decades of industry experience 13th March 2023 / 15th March 2023 by Pal Gleed With sustainability a vital consideration for every distiller, Ginposium will feature a presentation by Pernod-Ricard Deputy Director Sandrine Ricard, who has 15 years’ experience in the field and will discuss sustainability strategies. Read more »
