More jobs lost at Dead Man’s Fingers maker as sales fall April 23, 2025 More jobs have been lost at the company behind Crabbie’s Ginger Beer and Dead Man’s Fingers spiced rum as sales fell and it remained in the red. Halewood Artisanal Spirts, whose brands also include Whitley Neill Gin, Liverpool Gin and Samuel Gelton’s Irish whiskey, cut its headcount from 472 to 390 in the 12 months [...]
Baileys and Grind launch St. Patrick’s Day giveaway March 14, 2025 Baileys and Grind are offering Londoners a free festive treat this St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a secret giveaway at Grind’s Liverpool Street café. From Saturday 15 March to Monday 17 March, the first 100 visitors each day can claim a complimentary ‘Baileys Irish Coffee’ by simply quoting the password ‘Kiss me, I’m Irish.’ The [...]
Five cocktails to celebrate the Olympics and their host city Paris August 1, 2024 With temperatures set to soar to the late-twenties over the next few days and the Olympics on television, these simple yet sophisticated home cocktails are the ideal accompaniment for your ongoing summer of sport. So grab a glass, gather your friends, and let the games begin. The French 75 This is a Parisian classic. Originally [...]
Tee for Two: Golf holidays for couples April 24, 2024 Golfing getaways with a loved one can be a tricky sell, so how about somewhere both of you can fall in love with?
Dead Man’s Fingers maker cuts over 500 jobs and enters the red after cyber attack hits sales February 16, 2024 The maker of Crabbie's Ginger Beer and Dead Man's Fingers spiced rum shed more than 500 jobs and entered the red after its sales were hit by a cyber attack, it has been revealed.
Booze exports hit £9.4bn as young and successful reach for top shelf British whiskey December 11, 2023 Study said British heritage brands have successfully placed themselves as a luxury in the international drinks market.
St Patrick’s Day events in London – where to drink and celebrate March 16, 2023 Whether covering yourself with shamrock face paint or just getting completely and utterly sloshed on Guinness, St Patrick’s Day is this Friday and that means celebrations are required. Here’s where to raise a glass this Friday. Savage Garden This Tower Bridge rooftop bar has its own list of Irish cocktails to get people in the [...]
All’s well that blends well: Our top blended whisky July 8, 2022 The rise of single malt whisky is a relatively recent phenomenon. William Grant & Sons pioneered modern, mass market single malts in the 1960s, and as other producers entered the market in the ‘70s and ‘80s, they steadily gained in popularity and prestige. But, while single malts have driven interest in Scotch, in terms of [...]
Gin and whiskey maker snags planning permission for carbon neutral distillery March 14, 2022 Gin and scotch whiskey maker Eden Mill St Andrews has snagged planning permission for a new site – which it says will be the world’s first carbon neutral distillery. The distillery, which will also have a visitor centre, will be in the heart of St Andrews in Scotland and already has a 50-year land lease. [...]
Investor Inverleith secures majority stake in Scottish gin and whiskey brand January 25, 2022 Investor Inverleith has secured a majority stake in Scottish gin and scotch whisky brand EDEN MILL St Andrews, as the distiller looks to expand. The consumer brand investor’s injection will help EDEN MILL in opening a new distillery later this year. With hopes of widening distribution in the UK and internationally, EDEN MILL –established a [...]