Gin boom continues as category hits £3bn in UK
Published: 07 August, 2019
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.
Top Stories
Patrón reveals UK finalists for Perfectionists competition
Published: 07 August, 2019
Patrón has announced eight bartenders for the UK final of its Perfectionists Cocktail Competition which will take place in London in September this year.
Diageo buys majority shareholding in Seedlip
Published: 07 August, 2019
Diageo has announced the acquisition of a significant majority shareholding in Seedlip, which is claimed to be the world’s first distilled, non-alcoholic, spirits brand.
Pernod Ricard buys Texas whiskey brand TX
Published: 06 August, 2019
Pernod Ricard has announced the acquisition of Texas-based Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co, maker of super premium American whiskey.
Ableforth's launches global bar takeover campaign
Published: 05 August, 2019
Ableforth’s Bathtub Gin will be hosting seven global bar takeovers in seven days from 5 August 2019 as part of its ‘Week Well Spent’ campaign.
Majestic Wine to be bought by Fortress
Published: 02 August, 2019
US investment firm Fortress has confirmed the planned purchase of the UK wine retailer Majestic Wine including the company’s stores, website, headquarters, on-trade and French divisions.
Analysis
Coca-Cola Signature Mixers: How it's made
Published: 08 August, 2019
In May this year The Coca-Cola Company launched a range of mixers for Europe – Coca-Cola Signature Mixers, created by five leading bartenders and specifically designed to be mixed with dark spirits.
Duff Said: Why packaging can help brands
Published: 05 August, 2019
It’s time drinks producers woke up to the benefits of good packaging design, says Philip Duff
Bar news
Giuseppe Gallo launches International Roma Bar Show
Published: 06 August, 2019
The first edition of the International Roma Bar Show will be held from 23-24 September 2019 at the Palazzo dei Congressi, Rome.
Tequila Mockingbird lands fourth London site
Published: 06 August, 2019
Tequila Mockingbird has secured a new site in Brixton, London which is expected to open in September this year.