Spirit of Bermondsey has launched its inaugural drink, Trinity25. The botanically-infused spirit, which is made up of three spiced botanicals, has a lower alcohol positioning at 25% abv, and it is described as “a lighter alternative to gin”. The spirit is made from 100% English grain spirit, which is cold-infused with juniper and a trio of spices: cardamom, coriander seed and black pepper.  It works…

Spar is introducing three new drinks to tap into the trend for premium and dark spirits; it has also fully launched its Regional Selection of wines. The symbol group is launching a premium Spar French Grain Vodka (rip: £17.99), Spar Rhubarb & Ginger Flavoured Gin (rip: £17) and a new standard-tier Dark Rum (rrp: £12.50). In addition, Spar’s Premium Gin 70cl will move…

Copper Rivet has started production of Kent’s first single malt whisky, which will eventually join its recently launched gin and vodka. The Chatham-based distillery, which first opened for tours last October, took delivery of seventy Bourbon barrels from the United States in February this year. The producer will officially start to barrel the first of its Masthouse Whisky and begin disgorging the first five barrels…

There’s a well-stocked gift shop at the Cotswolds Distillery in the heart of the English countryside. There are Cotswolds keyrings, candles and cufflinks. Pessimistic umbrellas share shelf space with tastefully branded notepads and books on gin and whisky by noted authors. About the only thing that’s not on the shelves yet is bottles of spirits. But that will all change over the coming months…

William Grant & Sons aims to see single grain whisky stand alongside single malt and blended as a major Scotch category after launching The Girvan Patent Still Single Grain 25 Year Old. Damian Heary, global planning and innovation director, launched the new range – which is exclusive to the UK market – at Victoria House in London. He said: “We have huge ambitions for The…