Palette is the Bermudan spirits company’s latest addition to its growing low and no alcohol portfolio that includes Martini Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo Vibrante and Floreale, which launched in 2020. The brand will launch with two expressions – the juniper, ginger, and spice-driven Roots, and Bold which has the oak and smoky character of an aged-spirit – initially in select bars across London, Paris, and Amsterdam –…
Smidgin is cut at 50% abv and undergoes an intense redistillation process to ensure no compromise in flavour despite the minuscule serving size. “It is a new concept for us at Adnams but one we feel is bound to be a hit,” said John McCarthy, head distiller at Adnams. “The number of botanicals in the gin means that the quality and flavour is uncompromised in…
The easing of restrictions has allowed establishments to sell alcohol beyond 11pm and marks the first time in almost two years that alcohol sales won’t be restricted by any Covid-19 related measures. In that time, the country experienced four total bans on the domestic sale of alcohol with rumours of a fifth as recent as three weeks ago. The government has also lifted the midnight…
The £1billion fund has been made available as cash grants of up to £6,000 per premises. Sunak also confirmed that in some circumstances, the government would help cover sick pay for Covid-related staff absences. The Chancellor has also committed to a top-up of discretionary grant funding and the release of a £1.5billion package to support the supply chain. “This is a generous package building on…
Pubs, restaurants, cinemas, and other hospitality venues have been handed an 8pm curfew, set to remain in place until at least 30 January. Venues will also run at a reduced capacity, whichever is lower of 1,000 people or 50% for indoor venues, and whichever is lower out of 5,000 people or 50% for outdoor venues. The measures have been brought in after Omicron became the…
The family-run, independent brewery was founded by Daltrey’s son, Jamie Daltrey, and two sons-in-law, Christopher Rule and Des Murphy. “Our inspiration was Lakedown, our family farm in East Sussex, a traditional hop growing area of the country, where we would often enjoy a post-work pint together,” said founders Jamie Daltrey, Rule, and Murphy. “Lakedown Brewing Co. offers a range of modern and traditional beers in…
The brand, packaged in a sustainable tin inspired by oil cans was founded by former fashion and spirits consultant, Paolo Dalla Mora. The Piedmont-based London dry gin pays tribute to its Italian heritage, using juniper from Tuscany, liquorice roots from Calabria, damask rose and sage from Piedmont, lemons from Sicily, and mineral water from the Alps in its production. “Once the formula was defined with…
Rising cases of the Omicron variant, which on Tuesday was confirmed to now be the dominant variant in London, has impelled a fall in consumer confidence and seen hospitality bookings cancelled. UK Hospitality reported that between Monday and Sunday last week (beginning 6 December) there was a 13% drop in business and a 15% increase in cancellations, compared with pre-pandemic levels. At present, the UK…
Up to 30 September, 170 million bottles of the Spanish sparkling wine have been sold, also surpassing sales recorded in the first three quarters of 2019. The president of the regulatory board of the DO, Javier Pagés, predicts the year to close with figures similar to 2019. “The dynamism and resilience of a sector that is overcoming adversity in a remarkable way and is firmly…
The producer, with wines from Alentejo, the Douro, and Vinho Verde, becomes the latest brand to join the UK-based distributor’s portfolio, which has grown over the past three years to include M. Chapoutier, Gaja, and Zuccardi. “The fit between our companies’ family values, quality focus, and vision are unique, and we believe that, together, we will make the most of the current positive momentum for…
