Whisky Business: Where to blend your own whisky this Father’s Day June 10, 2025 Whisky Business: City AM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. Unlike other spirits, such as gin, the process of creating whisky can take years or even decades, so it’s virtually impossible for whisky fans to create their own version at home. But a handful of distilleries have crafted blend experiences for whisky lovers. to create [...]
Cricketing star Ben Stokes takes stake in alcohol-free Cleanco May 18, 2025 Cricketing star Ben Stokes OBE has taken a stake in reality tv star Spencer Matthews’ alcohol-free spirits brand Cleanco. Stokes partnership with the firm comes as part of a $5m fundraising round for the brand as it hopes for its first year of cash-flow positivty. Cleanco is also gearing up for global expansion with ambitions [...]
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 [...]