Complaint against Silent Pool’s CBD-infused gin upheld 20th January, 2021 by Melita Kiely
Industry watchdog the Portman Group has upheld a complaint against Silent Pool Distillers’ CBD-infused gin for its links to illicit drugs and therapeutic qualities.
A complaint against Silent Pool’s Colorado High CBD-infused gin has been upheld
A member of the public complained about the product to the Portman Group, the social responsibility and regulatory body for alcohol in the UK.
The complaint alleged Silent Pool Distiller’s CBD-infused gin, Colorado High, breached two rules, one that prohibits associating alcohol with illegal drugs and a second that states there should be no link with therapeutic qualities.
Green and tonic: gin in paper bottles is the new eco-tipple Rebecca Smithers
The world’s first gin in a paper-based bottle is set to go on sale in the UK early next year as packaging specialists jostle to step up production of eco-friendly alternatives to the traditional glass container.
The UK manufacturer of the so-called “frugal” bottle – made from predominantly recycled paperboard with a food-grade liner inside – has received orders from around the world to make containers for sake and spirits in Japan, whiskey in the US and wine in Spain, Australia, Italy and France.
Frugalpac, based in Suffolk, has recently partnered with Silent Pool Distillers in Surrey to produce the world’s first commercial gin in a paper bottle in early 2021, opening a new factory to increase production capacity.