News 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 » News Snoop and Dr Dre launch Still G.I.N in the UK 4th April 2025 by Pal Gleed Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, two of the most influential names in the music industry are the latest to launch a gin with the launch of their new ultra-premium brand, 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 » News Hepple launches new bottle to celebrate 10th Anniversary 28th March 2025 / 24th June 2025 by CD Esq Northumberland-based Hepple Spirits Co, proud members of The Gin Guild, are marking their 10th anniversary with the launch of a new eco-conscious gin bottle. Known for their commitment to innovation 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 » News Beefeater adds Grapefruit Gin to range in selected markets 6th March 2025 / 6th March 2025 by Pal Gleed The brand behind the world’s most awarded gin[1] launches a new, citrus-inspired flavour in growing Nordic and Eastern European markets. In Spring 2025, Beefeater is staying true to its passion Read more » News Sky Wave beats Crowdfunding target to boost expansion 20th February 2025 / 20th February 2025 by Pal Gleed The Sky Wave Distillery in Oxfordshire has beaten its crowdfunding target and is setting its sights on expanding sales globally. The Distillery, which produces small batch a premium gins has Read more » News Gin Tasting Events in 2025 20th February 2025 / 20th February 2025 by Pal Gleed There are 100s of gin festivals happening around the world in 2025: Australia The Melbourne Gin Festival The Brisbane Gin Festival The Adelaide Gin Festival The Sydney Spirits Festival Read more » News Suntory backs gin in Japan with distillery investment 19th February 2025 / 19th February 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild welcomes the latest announcement from Suntory Global Spirits regarding its significant investment in gin production and consumer engagement in Osaka, Japan. The company has committed a total 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 » News Hernö Gin Hotel opens on the high coast of Sweden 8th February 2025 / 12th February 2025 by Pal Gleed Trailblazing and multi award-winning Swedish gin brand Hernö has opened its very own gin hotel in central Härnösand in the High Coast of Sweden. A unique addition to the High 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 » Ginposium News Tickets Now Available for Ginposium 2025 – The Premier Gin Industry Seminar 1st January 2025 / 4th February 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is excited to announce that tickets for Ginposium 2025 are now on sale. Scheduled for June 13, 2025, at RSA House in London, this annual event is Read more » Ginposium News Ginposium 2024 video presentations now available to view online 29th January 2025 / 30th January 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to announce that all presentations from Ginposium 2024 are now available for public viewing here on the Gin Guild website. The 2024 event brought together Read more » News Cygnet Gin Partners with Penderyn Distillery at Swansea’s Historic Copperworks 8th January 2025 / 23rd January 2025 by Pal Gleed Cygnet Gin have announced that their award-winning Cygnet gin has found a new home, at no other than the historic Penderyn Copperworks Distillery in Swansea. This partnership brings together in 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 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 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 » News Hernö and Vánagandr Destilerías triumph at ISC Awards 2024 27th September 2024 / 26th March 2025 by Pal Gleed The International Spirits Challenge (ISC) has recognised Vánagandr Destilerías and Hernö Gin in the Gin category at their Annual Awards Dinner in London. Vangandr picked up the London Dry Gin 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 » News Margot Robbie’s boutique gin brand Papa Salt debuts in UK launch 23rd July 2024 / 23rd July 2025 by Pal Gleed Papa Salt Coastal Gin, co-founded by actor Margot Robbie, has launched in the UK exclusively through Harvey Nichols and secured a distribution deal in the UK. “We are so excited Read more » News Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg launch Gin & Juice RTDs in Europe 23rd July 2024 by Pal Gleed Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre performed together in London for the first time in 30 years to mark the UK launch of their ready-to-drink (RTD) range Gin & Juice. Furthermore, Read more » News The Gardener gets UK Launch at Silverstone during British Grand Prix 16th July 2024 by Pal Gleed UK drinks importer, distributor, and retailer Amathus Drinks has become the UK distributor of Brad Pitt’s new gin brand, The Gardener Gin, which launched this weekend at the2024 British Grand Read more » 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 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 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 » News The Global Gin Industry Comes together for the Gin Guild’s Spring Installation 7th May 2024 / 8th May 2024 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 on 2nd May 2024. 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 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 » News Persie Distillery launches Unbridled Gin 22nd March 2024 by Pal Gleed Persie Distillery, voted Best Brand at the Scottish Gin Awards in 2023 in recognition of its outstanding efforts in animal welfare fundraising, has launched Unbridled Gin as the latest in Read more » News Gin Guild and British Distillers Alliance celebrate intention to abolish Spirits Duty stamps 11th March 2024 / 12th March 2024 by Pal Gleed The British Distillers Alliance (BDA) celebrates the Budget policy decision to abolish the spirits duty stamps scheme, which has been in place since 2006, which requires bottles of alcoholic drinks Read more » News Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024 8th March 2024 / 8th March 2024 by Pal Gleed Today we’re taking time to celebrate the amazing, creative, supportive and resilient crew that are the women in the #gin industry. Here’s just a few of the superwomen we’re lucky Read more » News 8 gins for Mother’s Day & Easter gifting 6th March 2024 / 12th March 2024 by Pal Gleed Master of Malt are also Masters of Gin so they’ve picked some of their favourite juniper-laced spirits that will make perfect presents for your mum on Mother’s Day or a Read more » News Introducing the IWSC London Dry Gin Producer Trophy 27th February 2024 / 27th February 2024 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has announced it will sponsor a brand new award at the IWSC Awards 2024. This year marks several changes to the Gin category at the IWSC and 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 » News Warner’s launches new Trash & Treasure range 6th February 2024 / 9th February 2024 by Pal Gleed Trash and Treasure Spirits, a new spirits brand flavoured from waste or ‘rescued’ ingredients from local food processors and breweries, has been launched by Warner’s Distillery, famed for its innovative Read more » Ginposium News Tickets for Ginposium 2024 now on sale! 5th February 2024 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild are delighted to announce that the tickets for its annual day of gin related seminars targeted at the Gin distilling trade are now on sale. Ginposium, once Read more » News Join WSTA and Drinks Retailing to fight red tape and duty increases 5th February 2024 / 5th February 2024 by Pal Gleed The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has issued a call to independent retailers to join a campaign to stop duty increases. They are urging independent retailers to gather together Read more » News Hayman’s latest to achieve B-Corp certification 2nd February 2024 / 16th July 2024 by Pal Gleed Hayman’s – The Original Gin which recently celebrated its 160th birthday is now B Corp certified, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance. I’d like to thank our 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 » News Gin 2024: Drinks International Brand Report 26th January 2024 / 22nd February 2024 by Pal Gleed There’s been a little shuffling among the top five this year, although no major shake-ups With all the bars we polled stocking gin, it’s safe to say the category is 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 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 » News Gins to watch out for in 2024 19th December 2023 / 22nd February 2024 by Pal Gleed © Masters of Malt 2023 MICHAEL ORSON As the mercury falls and 2023 draws to a close, we’re reminiscing on the year that was and thinking of the very special Read more » News 2024 Icons of Gin – nominations close 31st December 15th December 2023 / 15th December 2023 by Pal Gleed What could be a better gift for your team members than to be celebrated for their dedication and expertise of gin-making on a global stage? Register your applications for the 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 » News Terry Fraser wins Lifetime achievement award 1st December 2023 / 1st December 2023 by Pal Gleed Terry Fraser, proudly wearing the Gin Guild sprig was presented with a Lifetime Achievement award at the Spirits Business awards 2023 Terry Fraser, master distiller of Tanqueray and Gordon’s Read more » News Ricky Gervais becomes Co-Owner in Ellers Farm Distillery 28th November 2023 / 28th November 2023 by Pal Gleed Ellers Farm Distillery in North Yorkshire have announced a major investment by and partnership with Ricky Gervais. The deal with Gervais sees him become Co-Owner of Ellers Farm Distillery, initially 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 » News Cambridge Distillery releases new Darwin-inspired Gin 14th November 2023 / 14th November 2023 by Pal Gleed In a collaboration with Cambridge University Botanic Garden, Cambridge distillery delve into the rich legacy of botanical exploration while highlighting their pioneering approach in the world of luxury gin. This Read more » News M&S launches range including collaboration with Warner’s 9th November 2023 / 9th November 2023 by Pal Gleed UK retailer M&S has launched an exclusive selection of top-of-the-range spirits and liqueurs in collaboration with some of the best-known distilleries in the UK and abroad, which feature both the Read more » News Scottish Gin Awards 2023 winners announced 9th November 2023 / 9th November 2023 by Pal Gleed The Scottish gin industry celebrated in Glasgow on Wednesday 8th November 2023, as the winners in the seventh annual Scottish Gin Awards were revealed. Congratulations to all the winners. Scottish Read more » News No.3 Gin supports Hospitality Action raise £85,000 9th November 2023 / 9th November 2023 by Pal Gleed The team at No. 3 Gin recently supported an Hospitality Action fundraiser which raised £85,000 for Hospitality Action at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square at the exceptional ‘Winter Chef’s’ fundraising 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 » News Mr Lyan partners with Whitebox Cocktails 7th November 2023 / 14th November 2023 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild member and Bartender Ryan ‘Mr Lyan’ Chetiyawardana is joining forces with Whitebox Cocktails, the ready-to-pour cocktail brand founded by bartenders, to release three of his most known serves 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 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 » News Master of Malt return with Gin Advent Calendars 19th October 2023 / 30th October 2023 by Pal Gleed In recent years advent calendars have gone in all kinds of directions, housing just about everything from beauty products to rubber ducks. But for those of us who can’t get 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 » News Deadline for 2023 World Gin Awards: 1st October 27th September 2023 / 5th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Are you ready to be recognised on a global stage for all your hard work and dedication? With over 10 categories available including a brand-new Colour-Changing Gin category. You can stand out and compete against the best of the best. Don't miss your chance to enter the prestigious World Gin Awards 2024! Read more » News Brighton Gin take on local pub 16th August 2023 / 21st February 2024 by Pal Gleed An exciting Pop-Up has been announced by the team at Brighton Gin: they are opening a brand new venture, running the Bottom’s Rest pub. The team have taken on the 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 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 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 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 » News Turncoat Distillery employs new head distiller 14th July 2023 by Pal Gleed Liverpool’s Turncoat Distillery announces a major strategical move employing a new head distiller in Harrison Owen-Jones. Owen-Jones joins the Liverpool based craft distiller from The Lake District’s Willow Distillery, where Read more » News Caorunn Gin’s distillery to receive £4m upgrade 31st May 2023 / 1st December 2023 by Pal Gleed International Beverage Holdings, owners of Caorunn Scottish premium gin has finished a £4 million upgrade at its Balmenach distillery in Speyside. The distillery, which produces around three million litres 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 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 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 » News Record number of new members installed as Gin Guild’s international influence grows 5th May 2023 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Membership of The Gin Guild has reached an all-time high of more than 450 members, with a record 43 new members taking their oath before the annual gin industry dinner 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 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 » News Warner’s and Four Pillars collaborate on Green Apple and Rhubarb Gin 11th April 2023 by Pal Gleed After exchanging the ingredients from Warner’s Rhubarb Gin in the UK and Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz in Australia, Warner’s undertook their first collaboration, taking their Harrington Dry Gin and distilling 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 Liverpool-based Turncoat Distillery saved from closure 28th February 2023 / 28th February 2023 by Pal Gleed Turncoat Distillery which closed its doors at the beginning of December 2022 after six years in operation has been saved by Liverpool entrepreneur, Edward Ridding. Production at the distillery ceased Read more » Members-only News Gin Magazine Awards 2023 Winners announced 23rd February 2023 / 1st March 2023 by Pal Gleed At a ceremony in London the 2023 winners of the Icons of Gin, World Gin Awards and Gin Magazine Hall of Fame 2023 were announced. The awards – presented by Read more » Members-only News UK Gin exports bounce back as South American and Asian markets grow 27th February 2023 / 27th February 2023 by Pal Gleed A group of UK gin producers including Brighton Gin, Cotswolds Distillery and Masons of Yorkshire are in India leading a campaign for British Exports, as the Gin Guild announce Exports of British Gin have bounced back after being hit by the double whammy of the pandemic and Brexit. Read more » News Tickets for 2023 Gin Industry Annual Dinner now on sale 26th January 2023 / 5th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Tickets for the Gin Industry Annual Dinner and Guild Spring Installation at London’s Guildhall are now on sale – book early and save £££s before the end of February. Involved 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 »
News Snoop and Dr Dre launch Still G.I.N in the UK 4th April 2025 by Pal Gleed Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, two of the most influential names in the music industry are the latest to launch a gin with the launch of their new ultra-premium brand, 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 »
News Hepple launches new bottle to celebrate 10th Anniversary 28th March 2025 / 24th June 2025 by CD Esq Northumberland-based Hepple Spirits Co, proud members of The Gin Guild, are marking their 10th anniversary with the launch of a new eco-conscious gin bottle. Known for their commitment to innovation 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 »
News Beefeater adds Grapefruit Gin to range in selected markets 6th March 2025 / 6th March 2025 by Pal Gleed The brand behind the world’s most awarded gin[1] launches a new, citrus-inspired flavour in growing Nordic and Eastern European markets. In Spring 2025, Beefeater is staying true to its passion Read more »
News Sky Wave beats Crowdfunding target to boost expansion 20th February 2025 / 20th February 2025 by Pal Gleed The Sky Wave Distillery in Oxfordshire has beaten its crowdfunding target and is setting its sights on expanding sales globally. The Distillery, which produces small batch a premium gins has Read more »
News Gin Tasting Events in 2025 20th February 2025 / 20th February 2025 by Pal Gleed There are 100s of gin festivals happening around the world in 2025: Australia The Melbourne Gin Festival The Brisbane Gin Festival The Adelaide Gin Festival The Sydney Spirits Festival Read more »
News Suntory backs gin in Japan with distillery investment 19th February 2025 / 19th February 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild welcomes the latest announcement from Suntory Global Spirits regarding its significant investment in gin production and consumer engagement in Osaka, Japan. The company has committed a total 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 »
News Hernö Gin Hotel opens on the high coast of Sweden 8th February 2025 / 12th February 2025 by Pal Gleed Trailblazing and multi award-winning Swedish gin brand Hernö has opened its very own gin hotel in central Härnösand in the High Coast of Sweden. A unique addition to the High 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 »
Ginposium News Tickets Now Available for Ginposium 2025 – The Premier Gin Industry Seminar 1st January 2025 / 4th February 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is excited to announce that tickets for Ginposium 2025 are now on sale. Scheduled for June 13, 2025, at RSA House in London, this annual event is Read more »
Ginposium News Ginposium 2024 video presentations now available to view online 29th January 2025 / 30th January 2025 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild is delighted to announce that all presentations from Ginposium 2024 are now available for public viewing here on the Gin Guild website. The 2024 event brought together Read more »
News Cygnet Gin Partners with Penderyn Distillery at Swansea’s Historic Copperworks 8th January 2025 / 23rd January 2025 by Pal Gleed Cygnet Gin have announced that their award-winning Cygnet gin has found a new home, at no other than the historic Penderyn Copperworks Distillery in Swansea. This partnership brings together in 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 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 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 »
News Hernö and Vánagandr Destilerías triumph at ISC Awards 2024 27th September 2024 / 26th March 2025 by Pal Gleed The International Spirits Challenge (ISC) has recognised Vánagandr Destilerías and Hernö Gin in the Gin category at their Annual Awards Dinner in London. Vangandr picked up the London Dry Gin 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 »
News Margot Robbie’s boutique gin brand Papa Salt debuts in UK launch 23rd July 2024 / 23rd July 2025 by Pal Gleed Papa Salt Coastal Gin, co-founded by actor Margot Robbie, has launched in the UK exclusively through Harvey Nichols and secured a distribution deal in the UK. “We are so excited Read more »
News Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg launch Gin & Juice RTDs in Europe 23rd July 2024 by Pal Gleed Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre performed together in London for the first time in 30 years to mark the UK launch of their ready-to-drink (RTD) range Gin & Juice. Furthermore, Read more »
News The Gardener gets UK Launch at Silverstone during British Grand Prix 16th July 2024 by Pal Gleed UK drinks importer, distributor, and retailer Amathus Drinks has become the UK distributor of Brad Pitt’s new gin brand, The Gardener Gin, which launched this weekend at the2024 British Grand Read more »
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 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 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 »
News The Global Gin Industry Comes together for the Gin Guild’s Spring Installation 7th May 2024 / 8th May 2024 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 on 2nd May 2024. 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 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 »
News Persie Distillery launches Unbridled Gin 22nd March 2024 by Pal Gleed Persie Distillery, voted Best Brand at the Scottish Gin Awards in 2023 in recognition of its outstanding efforts in animal welfare fundraising, has launched Unbridled Gin as the latest in Read more »
News Gin Guild and British Distillers Alliance celebrate intention to abolish Spirits Duty stamps 11th March 2024 / 12th March 2024 by Pal Gleed The British Distillers Alliance (BDA) celebrates the Budget policy decision to abolish the spirits duty stamps scheme, which has been in place since 2006, which requires bottles of alcoholic drinks Read more »
News Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024 8th March 2024 / 8th March 2024 by Pal Gleed Today we’re taking time to celebrate the amazing, creative, supportive and resilient crew that are the women in the #gin industry. Here’s just a few of the superwomen we’re lucky Read more »
News 8 gins for Mother’s Day & Easter gifting 6th March 2024 / 12th March 2024 by Pal Gleed Master of Malt are also Masters of Gin so they’ve picked some of their favourite juniper-laced spirits that will make perfect presents for your mum on Mother’s Day or a Read more »
News Introducing the IWSC London Dry Gin Producer Trophy 27th February 2024 / 27th February 2024 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild has announced it will sponsor a brand new award at the IWSC Awards 2024. This year marks several changes to the Gin category at the IWSC and 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 »
News Warner’s launches new Trash & Treasure range 6th February 2024 / 9th February 2024 by Pal Gleed Trash and Treasure Spirits, a new spirits brand flavoured from waste or ‘rescued’ ingredients from local food processors and breweries, has been launched by Warner’s Distillery, famed for its innovative Read more »
Ginposium News Tickets for Ginposium 2024 now on sale! 5th February 2024 by Pal Gleed The Gin Guild are delighted to announce that the tickets for its annual day of gin related seminars targeted at the Gin distilling trade are now on sale. Ginposium, once Read more »
News Join WSTA and Drinks Retailing to fight red tape and duty increases 5th February 2024 / 5th February 2024 by Pal Gleed The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has issued a call to independent retailers to join a campaign to stop duty increases. They are urging independent retailers to gather together Read more »
News Hayman’s latest to achieve B-Corp certification 2nd February 2024 / 16th July 2024 by Pal Gleed Hayman’s – The Original Gin which recently celebrated its 160th birthday is now B Corp certified, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance. I’d like to thank our 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 »
News Gin 2024: Drinks International Brand Report 26th January 2024 / 22nd February 2024 by Pal Gleed There’s been a little shuffling among the top five this year, although no major shake-ups With all the bars we polled stocking gin, it’s safe to say the category is 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 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 »
News Gins to watch out for in 2024 19th December 2023 / 22nd February 2024 by Pal Gleed © Masters of Malt 2023 MICHAEL ORSON As the mercury falls and 2023 draws to a close, we’re reminiscing on the year that was and thinking of the very special Read more »
News 2024 Icons of Gin – nominations close 31st December 15th December 2023 / 15th December 2023 by Pal Gleed What could be a better gift for your team members than to be celebrated for their dedication and expertise of gin-making on a global stage? Register your applications for the 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 »
News Terry Fraser wins Lifetime achievement award 1st December 2023 / 1st December 2023 by Pal Gleed Terry Fraser, proudly wearing the Gin Guild sprig was presented with a Lifetime Achievement award at the Spirits Business awards 2023 Terry Fraser, master distiller of Tanqueray and Gordon’s Read more »
News Ricky Gervais becomes Co-Owner in Ellers Farm Distillery 28th November 2023 / 28th November 2023 by Pal Gleed Ellers Farm Distillery in North Yorkshire have announced a major investment by and partnership with Ricky Gervais. The deal with Gervais sees him become Co-Owner of Ellers Farm Distillery, initially 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 »
News Cambridge Distillery releases new Darwin-inspired Gin 14th November 2023 / 14th November 2023 by Pal Gleed In a collaboration with Cambridge University Botanic Garden, Cambridge distillery delve into the rich legacy of botanical exploration while highlighting their pioneering approach in the world of luxury gin. This Read more »
News M&S launches range including collaboration with Warner’s 9th November 2023 / 9th November 2023 by Pal Gleed UK retailer M&S has launched an exclusive selection of top-of-the-range spirits and liqueurs in collaboration with some of the best-known distilleries in the UK and abroad, which feature both the Read more »
News Scottish Gin Awards 2023 winners announced 9th November 2023 / 9th November 2023 by Pal Gleed The Scottish gin industry celebrated in Glasgow on Wednesday 8th November 2023, as the winners in the seventh annual Scottish Gin Awards were revealed. Congratulations to all the winners. Scottish Read more »
News No.3 Gin supports Hospitality Action raise £85,000 9th November 2023 / 9th November 2023 by Pal Gleed The team at No. 3 Gin recently supported an Hospitality Action fundraiser which raised £85,000 for Hospitality Action at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square at the exceptional ‘Winter Chef’s’ fundraising 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 »
News Mr Lyan partners with Whitebox Cocktails 7th November 2023 / 14th November 2023 by Pal Gleed Gin Guild member and Bartender Ryan ‘Mr Lyan’ Chetiyawardana is joining forces with Whitebox Cocktails, the ready-to-pour cocktail brand founded by bartenders, to release three of his most known serves 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 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 »
News Master of Malt return with Gin Advent Calendars 19th October 2023 / 30th October 2023 by Pal Gleed In recent years advent calendars have gone in all kinds of directions, housing just about everything from beauty products to rubber ducks. But for those of us who can’t get 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 »
News Deadline for 2023 World Gin Awards: 1st October 27th September 2023 / 5th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Are you ready to be recognised on a global stage for all your hard work and dedication? With over 10 categories available including a brand-new Colour-Changing Gin category. You can stand out and compete against the best of the best. Don't miss your chance to enter the prestigious World Gin Awards 2024! Read more »
News Brighton Gin take on local pub 16th August 2023 / 21st February 2024 by Pal Gleed An exciting Pop-Up has been announced by the team at Brighton Gin: they are opening a brand new venture, running the Bottom’s Rest pub. The team have taken on the 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 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 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 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 »
News Turncoat Distillery employs new head distiller 14th July 2023 by Pal Gleed Liverpool’s Turncoat Distillery announces a major strategical move employing a new head distiller in Harrison Owen-Jones. Owen-Jones joins the Liverpool based craft distiller from The Lake District’s Willow Distillery, where Read more »
News Caorunn Gin’s distillery to receive £4m upgrade 31st May 2023 / 1st December 2023 by Pal Gleed International Beverage Holdings, owners of Caorunn Scottish premium gin has finished a £4 million upgrade at its Balmenach distillery in Speyside. The distillery, which produces around three million litres 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 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 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 »
News Record number of new members installed as Gin Guild’s international influence grows 5th May 2023 / 28th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Membership of The Gin Guild has reached an all-time high of more than 450 members, with a record 43 new members taking their oath before the annual gin industry dinner 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 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 »
News Warner’s and Four Pillars collaborate on Green Apple and Rhubarb Gin 11th April 2023 by Pal Gleed After exchanging the ingredients from Warner’s Rhubarb Gin in the UK and Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz in Australia, Warner’s undertook their first collaboration, taking their Harrington Dry Gin and distilling 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 Liverpool-based Turncoat Distillery saved from closure 28th February 2023 / 28th February 2023 by Pal Gleed Turncoat Distillery which closed its doors at the beginning of December 2022 after six years in operation has been saved by Liverpool entrepreneur, Edward Ridding. Production at the distillery ceased Read more »
Members-only News Gin Magazine Awards 2023 Winners announced 23rd February 2023 / 1st March 2023 by Pal Gleed At a ceremony in London the 2023 winners of the Icons of Gin, World Gin Awards and Gin Magazine Hall of Fame 2023 were announced. The awards – presented by Read more »
Members-only News UK Gin exports bounce back as South American and Asian markets grow 27th February 2023 / 27th February 2023 by Pal Gleed A group of UK gin producers including Brighton Gin, Cotswolds Distillery and Masons of Yorkshire are in India leading a campaign for British Exports, as the Gin Guild announce Exports of British Gin have bounced back after being hit by the double whammy of the pandemic and Brexit. Read more »
News Tickets for 2023 Gin Industry Annual Dinner now on sale 26th January 2023 / 5th November 2025 by Pal Gleed Tickets for the Gin Industry Annual Dinner and Guild Spring Installation at London’s Guildhall are now on sale – book early and save £££s before the end of February. Involved Read more »
