Drink
September is known as Harvest month and the vineyard is alive with row upon row of leafy vines — a beautiful sight despite the long spell without rain. Our older vines have stood the test of time, thriving with sun-kissed grapes and foliage refreshed by the morning dew. But our younger vines are showing signs […]
Ceredigion’s Dà Mhìle Distillery has won the award for “Best of Organic Spirits” at the Best of Organic Market (BOOM) Awards 2025 – the UK’s only organic awards. The distillery’s Organic Single Malt Welsh Whisky beat the other finalists, Nc’Nean’s Organic Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Soapbox Spirits’s Pothecary “Original” Organic British Blended Gin to be […]
Over 40 events have taken place across Wales as vineyards, wine lovers and industry leaders celebrated the growing success of the Welsh wine industry. From vineyard tours to tastings and trade events, Welsh Wine Week 2025 showcased the diversity, quality, and passion behind Welsh wine. Recent years have seen notable increases in the volume of […]
Ceredigion’s Dà Mhìle Distillery has impressed the judges in the Best of Organic Market (BOOM) Awards with their Organic Single Malt Welsh Whisky, making it into the final three for the “Best of Organic Spirits” category. The awards, run by leading organic certifier Soil Association Certification in partnership with headline sponsor Ocado, honour the brands, […]
A firm favourite every year, Mallows Beverages is set to return to this month’s Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival with festival goers set to be the very first to sample the company’s exciting new non-alcoholic product range. Alongside the ever-popular gins and spirits, Mallows will this year launch a whole new range of soft drinks; […]
Welsh vineyards are eagerly preparing for Welsh Wine Week 2025, a celebration of the exceptional quality and diversity of wines produced in Wales. Now in its fifth year, Welsh Wine Week will take place from 30 May to 8 June. This week-long event will highlight the dedication and passion of Welsh vineyards, offering a variety […]
A campaign to raise awareness of the career opportunities within the food and drink industry in Wales, and challenge perceptions of careers in this field has been launched. The Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales Programme is a Welsh Government funded programme committed to working with the food and drink […]
Emily Hutchinson of Bluestone Brewing Company has been accepted onto Women In Beer Mentorship Programme 2025. The Women In Beer Mentorship program is open to anyone who identifies as a woman and is based in the UK, from all sectors of the industry (hospitality, brewing, marketing, chemistry, etc.). Whether you’re starting a career or a […]
As the foodie favourite that is the Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival returns across the Spring Bank Holiday Weekend (May 25-26th), South Wales’ leading distillery is back on board as sponsor, adding a little ‘spice’ to this year’s event! Promising to be a whole weekend of foodie, family-friendly fun, Hensol Castle Distillery – South Wales’ […]
Welsh gin, oysters and honey granted protected status under Geographical Indication schemes Protections will guarantee these product’s characteristics, authenticity and origin against imitation while giving consumers confidence when buying This brings the total number of UK GIs to 97, protecting the best of British produce from all four nations and supporting businesses and growth under […]
Gwindy Gwyn y Castell Robb and Nicola Merchant are celebrating a major milestone in their journey at Gwindy Gwyn y Castell, (White Castle winery) as they bottle their first wines from the 2024 vintage. For Robb and Nicola, this is just the beginning of what promises to be many successful vintages. It’s an exciting time […]
Cygnet Distillery is ‘raising a glass’ as it sees its ready-to-drink Welsh Dry Gin and Tonic launch in Co-op stores across Wales. Founded by Katherine Jenkins OBE and Andrew Levitas, the multi award-winning Swansea-based distillery’s gin and tonic will now be available in approaching 70 Co-op stores. Conveniently available in a stylish can and created […]