Three-quarters of Brits say they prefer to drink at home, the Big Gin Report, an annual study conducted by Craft Gin Club, has found.
Captain Tom launches charity gin
British national treasure Captain Sir Tom Moore has teamed up with Otterbeck Distillery in Yorkshire to launch a gin.
Martin Miller's Winterful celebrates the brand's 20th anniversary
Drinks International caught up with Martin Miller’s new brand ambassador to learn more about the brand’s new seasonal gin.
Quintessential Brands launches festive marketing drive
Quintessential Brands is launching a marketing push across its leading gin brands in the run-up to the festive trading period.
Salcombe Distilling Co. predicts golden future for alcohol-free spirits
An award-winning distiller has tipped the non-alcoholic spirits category to enjoy strong future growth thanks to a raft of innovation in the years ahead.
The Gin Guild forces 29% abv "gin" brands to withdraw
Red Storm and Ocean Storm have been withdrawn from the market after The Gin Guild threatened legal action against the producer for incorrectly labelling them as “gin”.
Some of the world’s leading distillers are celebrating after securing impressive medal hauls in the International Spirits Challenge 2020.
Diageo to purchase Aviation Gin in $610m deal
Diageo will purchase Aviation Gin and several sister brands in a deal worth up to $610 million.
Pernod Ricard reopens Beefeater and Plymouth Gin distilleries
Pernod Ricard will reopen its Beefeater and Plymouth Gin distilleries to the public for tours this week.
Chase Distillery launches gin seltzer range
Chase Distillery has launched a range of gin seltzers in a bid to appeal to health-conscious millennial consumers.
Borco has invested in a redesign for its Finsbury gin range and launched a Wild Strawberry variant to attract new consumers.
Gin 1689 targets Latin America
Dutch producer Gin 1689 has appointed specialist firm GinBuilders to distribute the brand in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Off-Piste Wines slaloms into gin production
Off-Piste Wines has launched a gin aimed at mountain lovers, fresh-air adventurers and fireside dreamers.
Martin Miller's launches seasonal gin called Summerful
Martin Miller’s has launched a seasonal gin called Summerful to celebrate the brand’s 20th anniversary.
William Grant & Sons unveils Hendrick's Lunar
Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is the second limited edition release from master distiller Lesley Gracie’s Cabinet of Curiosities at the Hendrick’s Gin Palace, launching in the UK first.
Gin boom continues as category hits £3bn in UK
The Wine and Spirits Trade Association’s latest market report shows that the rise and rise of gin in the UK is continuing at an even greater pace.
Hendrick's doubles production with new distillery
William Grant & Sons has spent £13m on a new Hendrick’s Gin distillery which will double the production capacity with room for further expansion.
Hayman’s Gin Debate: Gin rules are being discussed
The definitions and regulations regarding gin are being discussed and reviewed by trade organisations, it was revealed at a major debate on gin yesterday (September 6).
Gin: Keeping it real
Gin has adopted many new incarnations in the course of its meteoric rise – but is it in danger of going too far? Christian Davis ponders over a great G&T
Alexandrion announces plans to build US distillery
Alexandrion Group, Romania’s largest spirits producer, has announced site plan approval by the planning board of the town of Carmel for the construction of its first US distillery in Mid-Hudson, Putnam County, NY.
British Gin exports show record high
Exports of British gin have, yet again, broken records reaching £279m for the first half of 2018.
Gin sales lead UK distillery boom
HMRC figures have revealed that 49 new distilleries started up in the UK in 2017 including 22 in England and 20 in Scotland.
Brands Report: Gin
Tanqueray tops the best sellers yet again, but Hendrick’s is making its mark. By Hamish Smith
Gin & Tonic Day - today
To celebrate International Gin and Tonic Day (October 19), Bacardi Global Travel Retail and Virgin Atlantic are marking the occasion with the official launch of its new ‘Flying Bartender’ programme.
Kongsgaard named April gin of the month
Danish gin brand Kongsgaard has been named Craft Gin Club’s April gin of the month.
Star of Bombay seeks 'leadership role' in gin industry
Bombay Sapphire wants to ‘demonstrate a leadership role’ in the gin industry with the launch of Star of Bombay.
Gruppo Campari buys Bulldog gin
Gruppo Campari has announced the acquisition of super premium gin, Bulldog for US$58.4 million (€54.1m).
Beam Suntory takes over Sipsmith
Beam Suntory has taken over British craft gin and vodka producer, Sipsmith.
Bulldog refocuses on US and UK
Bulldog Gin is refocusing its efforts on the UK and US markets after putting them on the ‘back burner’, according to its UK development manager.
William Grant & Sons launch on-trade cucumber campaign
William Grant & Sons has announced the launch of an on-trade campaign to raise awareness of the way to serve Hendrick’s & Tonic - garnished with cucumber.
Seymourpowell has announced a collaboration with Silent Pool Distillers, to create an artisan gin distilled in the Surrey Hills.
Number of new distilleries in England rises by 33%
The number of new distilleries in England has jumped by 33% in the space of a year, UHY Hacker Young has announced.
Online gin retailer launches
An Australian bottle shop has launched what it claims is the world’s first online specialist gin retail website for Australian gin enthusiasts called Gin Heaven.
1897 Quinine gin launched on World Mosquito Day
Said to be made with cold-distilled quinine and fresh citrus peel, 1897 Quinine gin was launched yesterday (August 20) which was World Mosquito Day.
Beefeater starts search for MIXLDN 2015
Leading gin brand Beefeater is calling on the world’s top bartenders to enter this year’s Beefeater MIXLDN Global Bartender Cocktail Competition.
New Beefeater limited edition
Beefeater London Sounds is the name of the gin brand's latest limited edition.
WSTA celebrates World Gin Day
The UK’s Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) says it will be celebrating the seventh annual World Gin Day tomorrow by highlighting the success of the UK’s growing gin industry.
Tom Nichol, Diageo’s retiring master distiller for its Tanqueray gin brand, received a lifetime achievement award from the Gin Guild on Thursday evening at its annual dinner (May 29).
Hendrick’s Botanical Garden at Mr Fogg’s
Cocktail bar, Mr Fogg’s in London’s Mayfair said to be the home of the eccentric British adventurer, Phileas J. Fogg is the site of Hendrick’s gin brand’s Botanical Garden.
Last call for Think Gin registration
Drinks buyers wishing to guarantee a place at Monday's Think Gin event can register today (Friday) up until 5pm.
Hayman releases limited edition Family Reserve gin
Gin distiller Hayman has launched a small batch gin called Family Reserve, which is rested for three weeks in aged scotch whisky barrels.
D1 London Gin launches in Hong Kong
DJ Limbrey Distilling Co has announced that its self-styled super-premium gin, D1 London, is launching in Hong Kong on September 25.
Drive in UK craft gin distilleries
The UK has more craft gin distilleries per head of population than the US, distiller Mark Gamble told an audience at the Gin Guild Ginposium on Tuesday (June 3).
Gin Guild bullish about the future of gin
The gin category is expanding, and fast, the first grand rectifier of the Gin Guild Christopher Hayman announced at the first Gin Guild Ginposium last Tuesday (June 3).
Ginebra San Miguel is world's top gin
Ginebra San Miguel is the top gin brand in the world despite 11% negative growth, according to Drinks International’s Millionaires Club 2014.
New recruits at the Gin Guild
The Gin Guild, a trade body set up in 2012 to encourage excellence in gin distillation and promote the category worldwide, has 25 new members.
Quintessential unveils Bloom Strawberry Cup.
Quintessential Brands, owners of the London Dry gin brand Bloom, has launched of its first ‘summer limited edition gin liquor’, Bloom Strawberry Cup.
Plymouth gin in Heathrow T5
Pernod Ricard Travel Retail Europe has unveiled its largest travel retail activation to date in Heathrow Terminal 5, featuring its artisanal gin brand Plymouth.
Diageo World Class returns to UK
Diageo Reserve has announced that its ‘World Class’ mixology competition will be held in the UK from 28 July to 1 August.
Martin Miller dies aged 67
Martin Miller, founder of Martin Miller’s gin, passed away on Christmas Eve after a battle with cancer.