Consumers looking to premium spirits to express themselves, says Waitrose report

Self-expression and defining "who you are through what you drink" were the key drinks trends to come out of Waitrose's Food and Drink Report 2016 released today.

Morrisons targets premium spirits segment with Ableforth's listings

Morrisons is to list two new spirits from Kent-based distillery Ableforth's across 300 of its stores.

Dublin City Gin aims to replicate Irish success across the UK

The team behind the award-winning Dublin City Gin are targeting the UK market just months after launch.

British Gin exports to the US rises by 553% in a decade

British Gin accounts for a quarter of all UK spirits exported to the USA, according to figures released today.

Langley's brand expands range with Old Tom gin

Following the successful launch of Langley's No. 8 gin three years ago, Charter Brands is launching an Old Tom gin to its range.

Sipsmith launches quarterly subscription service

Artisanal gin company Sipsmith has launched a quarterly subscription service for consumers following a successful trial.

Edinburgh Gin purchased by Ian Macleod Distillers

Spencerfield Spirit Company and owner of the Edinburgh Gin brand has been acquired by Ian Macleod Distillers for an undisclosed sum.

WSTA: Gin crosses the £1b barrier earlier than forecasted

Due to the warm English summer both gin sales have soared and the value of gin sales has now crossed the £1 billion barrier six months earlier than forecasted, according the Wine and Spirits Trade Association's latest figures.

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Diageo Reserve gin teams up with nine luxury brands for Perfect Ten campaign

Diageo gin brand Tanqueray No. TEN is launching a new on and off-trade campaign which will see it team up with nine luxury brands and craftsmen from across the UK.

City of London Distillery joins Spirit Cartel

Gin cocktail competition launches in four UK cities

The team behind Masons Yorkshire Gin are holding their first cocktail competition since their launch in 2013, with the winner launching their own limited edition batch of the spirit under the Masons label.

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Gordon's gin switches up bottle for first time in decades

Gordon's gin has revealed a fresh new look for the first time in decades. 

Cocktail craze responsible for soaring sales of gin at Waitrose

Sales of gin at Waitrose are up 17% on last year thanks to a new wave of millennials discovering gin-based cocktails.

Kyoto Distillery granted production licence to produce Japan's first gin

Japan's first artisan gin producer, The Kyoto Distillery, has been granted a production licence, to begin producing its inaugural release KI NO BI Dry Gin.

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Persie Distillery opens its doors to craft gin tourism

A new tourist attraction for artisanal gin lovers is hoping to put Scotland on the gin map.

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WSTA to support British Distillers Alliance through Brexit

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has pledged to advise, support and protect smaller producers through the current period of economic and political uncertainty.