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The UK spirits industry is in rude health. According to national accountancy group UHY Hacker Young, 54 new distilleries opened in 2023. England in particular has emerged as a hotbed for new independent spirits businesses, with 48 new distiller
Based in Henley on Thames, the town and civil parish on the River Thames in Oxfordshire, The Henley Distillery is housed in an 18th-century barn set in the Henley countryside and their passions is producing award-winning drinks made in 300l cop
Kanpai, or ‘cheers’ in Japanese, are proud to be the UK’s first sake brewery: crafting British-style sakes using traditional Japanese techniques, from London Bridge… Brewed like a beer, enjoyed like a wine, at Kanpai all of their sake is purely
How much did your distillery produce last year? At Heaven Hill, the largest family-owned and operated distillery in America, they produced a cool 440,000 barrels of American Whiskey. That means they have an impressive 2.1 million barrels of Whi
Rachel Sutherland is the Liquid and Innovation Manager at Warner’s Distillery. Hailing from Invergordon, north of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, Rachel has been part of the distillery’s team since 2019. Along with her General Certificate
The initial thought behind Baileys Irish Cream took about 30 seconds. In another 45 minutes the idea was formed. But let’s be honest, it was a little more complex than that. In his previous career in advertising today’s guest, who helped create
Allow us to introduce Padstow Distilling, a young distillery business created and run by wine merchant David McWilliam. Padstow Distilling make a series of small batch, award-winning, Cornish spirits using local barley in the heart of Cornwall’
Welcome to Waterford. This beautiful seaport in south-east Ireland is the country’s oldest city. It’s also home to one of its newest, finest distilleries. And at Waterford Distillery they are bonded by one goal, that’s the quest to unearth whis
What do Hollywood stars such as Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Martin Scorsese have in common? Well, it won’t be long before they will all be able to enjoy a fantastic, unique distillation hailing from Scotland’s eastern lowlands. They’ll soon r
Say hello to Pimentae. Founded in 2021 by Alice Parmiter and Wynter Karo, the duo were far too familiar with the dismissive reactions at the mention of Tequila. As they say, the shot-fuelled culture in the UK has led to too many nights people w
What impact do barrels have on the spirits you produce? The answer, as we probably all know, is far-reaching. The type of wood, the barrel’s previous contents, the level of char and the time the liquid spends in the vessel are just some of fac
While many of you will already own or run a distillery, there’s an increasing trend where producers of other drinks are moving into the spirits sector. Micro-breweries, cider and winemakers are allured by the ability to diversify their offering
The bourbon industry has faced challenges over the centuries. However today the industry is booming, and Briggs of Burton are supporting Kentucky distilleries steeped in history and tradition, as well as new businesses emerging along the Bourbo
There are two stories in this podcast. The first is Nishant Sharma, founder and CEO of Edinburgh’s Rutland Square Gin, and his journey into spirits. Back in India, a great-grandfather, whom Nishant never met, fell in love with whisky thanks to
In December Brewers Journal and Distillers Journal will be having its Congress in London. This episode comes from our lecture series in Edinburgh held earlier this year. During Scotch malt whisky production, fermentation has been traditionally
If you suspect big gin has a grip on the UK hospitality trade, you are correct. But this doesn’t mean you can’t get poured as well. Receiving the right data will help you understand your market – and competitors – as this episode will explain.
A spirit by nature can have a smell and taste which reflects the natural area where it was distilled and aged. But a spirit can also reflect the vibe and feel of the city where it was made. Don’t believe this? Just ask Kathy Caton at Brighton D
One thing that all craft distillers have in common – no matter what the spirit – is that they march to the beat of their own drum. But those who distil craft rum the hardcore way with molasses, now they truly seem to march to a beat that only t
If ever there was a spirit cursed with a double-edged sword, it’s absinthe. On one hand, its many nicknames include the Green Fairy and the Green Muse. Drinkers of it include such notables of potables as Edgar Degas, van Gogh, Gauguin, Ernest H
Roger Jorgensen was minding his own business in South Africa when Guy Brennan contacted the master distiller and wine maker. He had heard of Roger and sent him some fresh African juniper berries from the mountains of Kenya and asked him if they
Worldwide, every single culture that drinks alcohol, has an illegal stream of producers making high-proof booze that is way off the radar of authorities – as if they’re making it under the light on the moon. However, in the States craft and bi
One of the fastest growing drink categories here and around the world is RTD – Ready to Drink – cocktails in a can. And exposure is only going to get even bigger thanks to the pairing of Jack Daniels and Coca-Cola. This will be the real think,
To most customers and fans, today’s distilling industry seems like it has changed very little in the last three-hundred years. And, indeed, tradition is the hallmark of many spirits and it’s what many customers look for in buying a spirit. But…
During Scotch malt whisky production, fermentation has been traditionally carried out in large wooden vessels known as washbacks. Although wooden washbacks are still widely used today, many distilleries are now opting for stainless steel vessel
Anyone can make an average tasting gin, spiced rum, vodka, or other spirits, but not everyone can sell it. And the real kick in the pants is this: You might be making a superior tasting spirit, but your bottles still sit on a shelf gathering du
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