To help with the shortages, we have just started working on making hand sanitiser at our distillery in Scotland. We are determined to do everything we can to try and help as many people as possible stay safe. It's time to keep it clean,”​ BrewDog said.

To ‘splice the mainbrace’ inevitably became a naval euphemism for an important celebration and was always accompanied with the toast ‘The King – God Bless Him’ or ‘The Queen – God Bless Her’. According to IWSR Data, the No and Low market is predicted to grow by 34% by 2024 and it is expected that overall alcohol volume consumption in the UK will decline by 10% in the coming year. The company said it is using its undiluted Perry’s Tot Navy Strength Gin to create bulk hand sanitizer, using a home recipe based on CDC recommendations--two parts uncut gin with one part aloe vera gel. The botanicals in the gin give it a scent of juniper berries, citrus peels and spices. A brand new cider from Thatchers has been unveiled – the mouth-wateringly juicy Thatchers Blood Orange Cider.In the years to come, they believe that drinks-led business models that target a resilient millennial audience will have an exceptional opportunity to thrive alongside reduced competition, given their low operational break-even levels, uncomplicated business models and high return on capital. Ellen and Alex started with a plan to produce 3,000 bottles of gin a year. Production in 2021 was circa 30,000 bottles, and 2022 is shaping up to be bigger again. It’s perhaps no surprise that Ellen was recognised at the NatWest Everywoman awards 2021 as the most inspiring woman in the UK running a business that has been trading for 3-5 years! I think a huge part of us being able to ride the wave of the pandemic has been down to us being a small, adaptable business. However, we’re also an incredibly passionate team and as such we instantly came together brilliantly to keep things going every day! 🤗

Two Brooks hard seltzers are crafted using only 3 ingredients, with quality and provenance at the core of the process. They use pure fruit spirit made from British apples to give them a smooth and slightly (but naturally) sweet spirit base. They then blend with gently sparkling water and only use 100% natural fruit flavourings. Their wines are made with the acidity and freshness that works best in cans, meaning they don't compromise on quality. Gin's commitment to quality and responsible practices has been recognised with several awards, including the International Wine & Spirits Competition's Silver Outstanding in 2016 and Silver in 2017. They've also received accolades from experts like Ian Buxton, who recommended them in "101 Gins to Try Before You Die," and received a 5/5 rating from Difford's Guide. The brand’s products will also be delivered to bars in eco-friendly pouches to reduce the company’s carbon footprint. Additionally, Diageo is offering complimentary Diageo Bar Academy Training Courses for anyone working in the drinks trade--including virtual training and learning modules for bartenders.For Christmas 2021, the company launched the ‘World’s Hottest Rum’, aptly named REAPER. It comes with plenty of warnings, so this is not for the faint hearted! Containing three of the hottest chilli peppers in the world – Carolina Reaper, Trinidad Scorpion and Naga Ghost Chilli, expect it to bring grown men, and women, to tears! These canned wines from HUN are the UK's first fairtrade and vegan wines, and they come in red, white and rosé flavours. On 21 May, Archie Rose released 1,000 bottles of the eau‐de‐vie, which sold out by the end of the week – including the presale of 100 bottles of the future Hunter Valley Shiraz Brandy, which will be launched in four years.