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db Meets: Tom Lord 22nd December, 2020 by Eloise Feilden We caught up with Sheffield-based bartender Tom Lord, founder of Hospitality Gin, to find out the story behind the start-up, which donates all of its profits to the hospitality industry. Lord donates 100% of his profits to the hospitality industry What started as a way of raising money for those struggling in the drinks industry as a result of the pandemic, has become a fully fledged, successful business. Tom Lord founded the not-for-profi...

Amid a wave of new spirit launches, the Coca-Cola Company has announced that Topo Chico Hard Seltzer has reached the UK. Eden Mill launches 2020 Single Malt Scotch whisky  Award-winning distillers Eden Mill unveiled a limited edition 800 bottle run of its 2020 Single Malt Scotch in time for St. Andrew’s Day on 30 November. The 2020 release is the fourth single malt whisky by Eden Mill in three years since the launch of the first pour in 2017. The whisky incorporates bourbon, Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso barrels as well as spirit distilled using pale, chocolate, bro...

  Town centre and tourism leaders have united in a powerful plea for shoppers to think local first this Christmas. Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) and VisitScotland say the need for locals to show their support for the businesses in their community has never been greater than this festive season. And, whether it be vouchers for a local shop, meal out or a getaway at a hotel or attraction close to home, they believe the gift choices on offer have also never been stronger as people appreciate more of what’s on their doorstep. Both organisations are championing the Scotland Lov...

Drinks Trust delivers £1.2m in aid 18th December, 2020 by Nicola Carruthers The Drinks Trust charity has provided more than £1.2 million (US$1.6m) to support industry workers affected by the pandemic this year. The Drinks Trust has received more than £2m (US$2.7m) in donations The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the drinks and hospitality sectors hard, with many workers facing financial and wellbeing hardship. According to a survey by four UK trade groups, 72% of hospitality and pub businesses could close permanently in 2021. New figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) also found ...

Hospitality Pineapple and Pepper Gin supports on-trade 18th December, 2020 by Owen Bellwood English brand Hospitality Gin has bottled a pineapple and pepper-flavoured expression and will donate proceeds from its sale to the UK on-trade. Hospitality Gin has released a pineapple and pepper-flavoured variant The release is the first in Hospitality Gin’s Bartender Series, which aims to showcase ‘unconventional flavour combinations’. Distilled at the Cooper King Distillery in Yorkshire, Hospitality Gin Bartender Series #1 Pineapple and Pepper Gin is made with freeze-dried pineapple, green ...