Gin

Gin Boom Drives Surge In UK Distillery Openings

The UK now has a total of 315 distilleries – more than double the number that were in operation five years ago, according to new figures from the cou...

Sainsbury's Predicts 'Gin-gle Bells' Sales Boost

UK retailer Sainsbury’s is predicting a 30% sales boost for gins this Christmas, compared to last year. The botanical spirit has seen sales increa...

Waitrose's Heston Blumenthal Gin Sells Out

UK retailer Waitrose has doubled the order for its new ‘Heston from Waitrose Citrus Sherbert Lazy Gin’, just weeks after the product launched....

London's Gin Boom Facing Further Tax Hikes

London is experiencing a gin boom, with the UK capital boasting 24 gin distilleries, which make up one-fifth of the total number in England, according to&n...

UK's Rising Gin Demand Reveals Potential For Category Growth

As demand for gin rises in the UK, there are signs that new product development could lead to further category growth, according to retail marketing compan...

Waitrose Launches Limited-Edition Customer-Created Gin

Riding the tide of gin’s resurgence in popularity in the UK, Waitrose has released a limited-edition gin developed by one of its customers. P...

The Co-operative Reports 15% Increase In Gin Sales

UK retailer the Co-operative has recorded an increased demand for gin, with sales of the spirit growing by almost 15% last year. Jonathan Grey, the...

Waitrose Posts 0.5% Increase In Sales Last Week

UK retailer Waitrose has announced that its total sales last week, excluding fuel, were 0.5% higher than the same period last year. The retailer attribu...