Call for investors for new Lake District distillery

Further investment is being sought for a £2.5-million new distillery, The Lakes Distillery, which is to be built in Cumbria and opened at the back end of 2013.

Tanqueray Malacca makes a come back

Diageo is to bring back Tanqueray Malacca gin.

Fire at West Midlands plant won't affect gin production

A fire that devastated an alcohol plant in the West Midlands will not affect gin production, according to the company.

Drive to restore British gin to 'former glory'

The former founder of Tyrrells crisps is rolling out a British gin in the wake of new figures that show an annual 11.6% increase in gin sales.

Chase Distillery launches Extra Dry Gin

Spirits shoppers ignore ingredient claims, says research

Drinkers aren't influenced by ingredient claims when it comes to buying spirits, says new research.

Restaurateurs begin pulling back on two-for-one deals

Restaurateurs are pulling back on two-for-one deals and money-off vouchers because they risk eroding the value of a restaurant's brand image, according to foodservice consultancy Horizons.

Gin and sparkling wine top best sellers list over Jubilee

Gin and sparkling wine were the big sellers across the Royal Jubilee celebrations, according to the latest WSTA market report.

New gins experiment with unusual botanicals

Claiming to be the UK's newest artisanal spirits producer, The London Distillery Company is rolling out four gins made from unusual botanicals.

Mangrove adds Portobello Road Gin to portfolio

Portobello Road Gin has teamed up with national distributor Mangrove after its first year growth has "dramatically exceeded expectations".

Emerging markets provide boost for Diageo GB

Diageo's net sales in Great Britain fell 2% in the past year as the group reduced its promotional activities, but emerging...

Bombay Sapphire invests £1.5m in glassware launch

Bombay Sapphire has invested £1.5 million in the launch of its new balloon glassware, to capitalise on the growing trend for boutique gins that offer affordable luxury.

Hampshire sees opening of new gin distillery

Bombay Sapphire Gin has unveiled plans to open a distillery in Hampshire.

Beefeater rolls out celebratory Inside London bottle

Pernod Ricard-owned Beefeater gin has launched a Beefeater Inside London bottle to celebrate the city's "diverse" personality, while commanding shelf standout presence for retailers.

Pernod Ricard rolls out Beefeater 'Inside London' bottle

Pernod Ricard owned London Beefeater has launched a Beefeater 'Inside London' bottle to celebrate London's "diverse" personality while commanding shelf stand-out presence for retailers.

Hammer & Son launches Old English Gin

Boutique spirits producer Hammer & Son has launched an Old English Gin based on a recipe from 1783.

Ginstitute founder shortlisted for innovation award

Drinks business Leelex has been shortlisted for the Innovator Award at the Yorkshire Business Masters 2012.

EWG Spirits & Wine launches G'Vine Gin Connoisseur 2012

EWG Spirits & Wine, owner of the G'Vine Gin, has launched he global quest for the world's best gin bartender, G'Vine Gin Connoisseur 2012.

Beefeater launches 'Forever London' pack

Pernod Ricard owned, Beefeater, has launched a 'Forever London' limited-edition pack celebrating the brand's heritage in the capital.

British Retail Consortium - December figures up, but 2012 will remain "challenging"

UK retail sales values rose in 2011 against December 2010, but 2012 will prove an "equally challenging" year, according to the British Retail Consortium.