British cider makers are gearing up to celebrate national apple day on October 21, as producers look to platform the cider industry. Fenella…
British cider makers are gearing up to celebrate national apple day on October 21, as producers look to platform the cider industry. Fenella…
Edrington-Beam Suntory UK has embarked on a partnership with The Whisky Shop to launch four single casks from three of the top distilleries in its portfolio. The casks include two from Highland Park, one from Maker’s Mark and one from Bowmore. Gareth Brown, marketing director, EBS, said: “Maker’s Mark, Bowmore and Highland Park are three of the top distilleries in our portfolio, so it is…
Maker’s Mark is offering retailers and distributors the chance to work in partnership to create a “bespoke handcrafted cask-strength barrel-aged liquid”, with the first of its collaboration partners announced as Harvey Nichols. The American whisky brand has launched Private Select, created in collaboration with luxury department store, Harvey Nichols. The limited run of 252 Private Select bottles will be available for £75 each across all…
Gordon Johncox, the chief executive of Aston Manor Cider, has been named as the new chair of the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM). Addressing members of the NACM and attendees at the All-Party Parliamentary Cider Group on September 11, Johncox outlined his vision to ensure a sustainable future for producers, regardless of their size. He called for a fair and balanced regulatory environment for…
A Scottish business set up to promote the story of Scottish Gin has established International Scottish Gin Day 2019. Saturday August 3, 2019 will mark the first International Scottish Gin Day (ISGD), a date designed to raise the profile of Scottish Gin and showcase Scotland as a visitors’ destination. ISGD 2019 will also provide an opportunity for Scottish Gin makers, bars, restaurants, bottle shops and…
Leading cider expert Gabe Cook has shared his passion for the drink in a new book that details the history of cider and perry. The book, called Ciderology, also explains the production process and features a round-the-world tour of the most important and exciting cider makers in operation. Readers will also find recipes incorporating cider, tasting notes for cider styles that you can try yourself,…
The world’s largest bourbon producer has given Maker’s 46 an official UK launch to build on strong growth in the American whiskey category. Brits are increasingly turning to bourbon in favour of rival spirits and it has become one of the star performers in the off-trade, with value sales up 7{7c69fd72f8e2bab9ee87ef5a2685d86c0107c79a8a610a3574925e3ec9a3ba47} to £204 million (Nielsen, year to April 2016). There are now 5 million American…
Off Piste Wines is tapping into the trend for wine cocktails with the launch of a new range. Makers & Co, which is made in Spain by Master of Wine Clem Yates, is a range of 4% abv lightly sparkling infused wine cocktails. Like the producer’s Most Wanted range, which launched last year, the latest range aims to provide an easy step into wine for…
