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Chef Marco Pierre White re-enters gin market with Mr White’s Gin

7th April 2025

Renowned chef Marco Pierre White has expanded into the gin market with the launch of Mr White's London Dry Gin. Initially launched in June 2021 as a limited edition, Mr White's Gin has recently achieved national distribution, becoming available in Read more

Snoop and Dr Dre launch Still G.I.N in the UK

4th April 2025

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, two of the most influential names in the music industry are the latest to launch a gin with the launch of their new ultra-premium brand, Still G.I.N. This bold move marks another chapter in their Read more

Join the Celebration: Spirited Women Book Launch Party at Doña

4th April 2025

Gin Guild members are invited to a special evening at Doña, London, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM, to celebrate the launch of "Spirited Women"—a groundbreaking book honouring female pioneers in the spirits industry. This book, written by Read more

Hepple launches new bottle to celebrate 10th Anniversary

28th March 2025

Northumberland-based Hepple Spirits Co, proud members of The Gin Guild, are marking their 10th anniversary with the launch of a new eco-conscious gin bottle. Known for their commitment to innovation and sustainability, Hepple has taken significant steps to reduce the Read more

Fever-Tree Teams Up with Margot Robbie’s Papa Salt Gin for New Blood Orange Spritz RTD

18th March 2025

Fever-Tree has collaborated with Papa Salt Coastal Gin, the gin from Margot Robbie to introduce a new ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail, blended with its Italian Blood Orange Soda. The Fever-Tree x Papa Salt Blood Orange Gin Spritz (RRP £2.90/250ml) is set Read more

Trevethan Distillery launches “biggest innovation of the century” in gin

13th March 2025

Cornish based chemist-turned-master distiller and Gin Guild member John Hall from Trevethan Distillery proudly introduces Aureus Vita (Golden Life) - heralded as the single greatest innovation in gin for a generation. Crafted using the pioneering Fibonacci-Hall Distillation Method, this innovative Read more

Beefeater adds Grapefruit Gin to range in selected markets

6th March 2025

The brand behind the world’s most awarded gin[1] launches a new, citrus-inspired flavour in growing Nordic and Eastern European markets. In Spring 2025, Beefeater is staying true to its passion for innovation and continuing to drive growth within the spirits Read more

Sky Wave beats Crowdfunding target to boost expansion

20th February 2025

The Sky Wave Distillery in Oxfordshire has beaten its crowdfunding target and is setting its sights on expanding sales globally. The Distillery, which produces small batch a premium gins  has raised £116k in a round that values the company at Read more

Gin Tasting Events in 2025

20th February 2025

There are 100s of gin festivals happening around the world in 2025: Australia The Melbourne Gin Festival The Brisbane Gin Festival The Adelaide Gin Festival The Sydney Spirits Festival   Denmark The Copenhagen Gin Festival   New Zealand Auckland Gin Read more

Suntory backs gin in Japan with distillery investment

19th February 2025

The Gin Guild welcomes the latest announcement from Suntory Global Spirits regarding its significant investment in gin production and consumer engagement in Osaka, Japan. The company has committed a total of 6.5 billion yen (£34m GBP) to enhancing the Suntory Read more

Ending the Alcohol Duty Stamp Scheme / ECMS Downtime planned

17th February 2025

HMRC has today (17th February 2025) published a Revenue and Customs Brief, Ending the Alcohol Duty Stamps Scheme, which is guidance about how businesses should adjust. This accompanies the Tax Information and Impact Notice published at the end of last Read more

Full line-up for Ginposium 2025 announced!

12th February 2025

The Gin Guild has released the full speaker lineup for Ginposium 2025, set to take place on June 13, 2025, at RSA House in London. As the leading seminar for the gin industry, Ginposium brings together experts from across the Read more

Pernod Ricard purchases South African distiller Inverroche

12th February 2025

Pernod Ricard has acquired full ownership of Inverroche, a South African luxury gin brand. This move marks Pernod Ricard's first wholly owned African spirit brand, underscoring the company's commitment to the continent's burgeoning premium spirits market. Inverroche, founded over a Read more

Hernö Gin Hotel opens on the high coast of Sweden

8th February 2025

Trailblazing and multi award-winning Swedish gin brand Hernö has opened its very own gin hotel in central Härnösand in the High Coast of Sweden. A unique addition to the High Coast – a UNESCO world heritage area, work began on Read more

Ginposium 2024 video presentations now available to view online

29th January 2025

The Gin Guild is delighted to announce that all presentations from Ginposium 2024 are now available for public viewing here on the Gin Guild website. The 2024 event brought together leading experts from across the gin industry, offering invaluable insights Read more

Cygnet Gin Partners with Penderyn Distillery at Swansea’s Historic Copperworks

8th January 2025

Cygnet Gin have announced that their award-winning Cygnet gin has found a new home, at no other than the historic Penderyn Copperworks Distillery in Swansea. This partnership brings together in partnership two of Wales’s most celebrated names in a perfect Read more

Tickets Now Available for Ginposium 2025 – The Premier Gin Industry Seminar

1st January 2025

The Gin Guild is excited to announce that tickets for Ginposium 2025 are now on sale. Scheduled for June 13, 2025, at RSA House in London, this annual event is a cornerstone for gin professionals and enthusiasts alike. Event Highlights: Read more

Edinburgh Gin Distillery opens in the heart of the city

17th December 2024

Gin Guild Member Edinburgh Gin has opened their new Distillery at The Arches - a new distillery, and home of Edinburgh Gin in the heart of Scotland’s capital just off the Royal Mile. Four distinct gin experiences will be available Read more