Drink
One of Wales’ premier wine producers, White Castle Vineyard, has unveiled a new chapter in its history. For the first time the vineyard has harvested and processed its grapes onsite in a newly established winery using state-of-the-art equipment, paving the way for a future of increased wine production within Wales. The exciting development is the […]
Pre-sale bottles made available at 8.00 a.m on Friday 1st November 2024 Bottles allocated to the pre-sale sold out within minutes Remaining bottles from the Second Release will be available on a First Come First Served basis from the Distillery in Tanygroes on Saturday 23rd November and then on the website RRP £95.00 In the […]
Renowned food expert and TV personality Merlin Griffiths has awarded Barti Spiced Rum a gold Badge at this year’s Great British Food Awards. The team behind Barti Rum is proud to announce that they have been awarded a gold accolade at the Great British Food Awards 2024 within the spirits category for its spiced rum. […]
On 24 July 2023, Welsh Single Malt Whisky officially secured its place in the UK’s Geographical Indication (GI) scheme, marking a significant achievement for Dà Mhìle and the Welsh whisky industry. This designation not only protects the authenticity of Welsh whisky but also recognises the unique heritage and quality behind every bottle produced in Wales. […]
An Abergavenny couple have expanded their award-winning wine making business after Landsker Business Solutions secured £190k of funding for them. The money, which was part loan and part grant (Food Business Accelerator Scheme), enabled Robb Merchant MBE and wife Nicola, owners of White Castle Vineyard, to build an on site processing plant, one of just […]
New Black Batch Spiced Rum launched in Eccentric Spirits range by In the Welsh Wind Distillery. Available now at a special price of £24 per bottle as an introductory offer (RRP £26). Award-winning Welsh Distillery, In the Welsh Wind, has launched a new recipe Black Batch Rum in its Eccentric Spirits range. Available in striking, […]
Hot Off the Press Robb and I are thrilled to tell you that on Thursday 10th October we started harvest 2024, and even more exciting we’re processing our first grapes in the newly established White Castle Vineyard Winery—whoop whoop! Robb has had a year of many Christmas’s with all the shiny new equipment delivered and […]
Welsh pirate-inspired rum maker Barti Rum welcomes a brand-new partnership with Tesco as it unveils two new products, its spiced rum, and Cream Liqueur drink to stores nationwide. The two beverages will hit Tesco shelves, exclusively, from 16 September and will be the first Barti Rum product to appear in mainstream supermarkets. Both the spiced […]
We are thrilled to announce that our Dà Mhìle Organic Absinthe has been awarded the prestigious 3-star rating at the 2024 Great Taste Awards. Out of more than 14,000 entries, our absinthe stood out for its exceptional quality and flavour, earning a place among the finest products in the world. This recognition is a true […]
Three brothers are preparing to open a new café bar after taking over the lease of the former Coffi Vista site, in a prime location opposite the town’s magnificent castle. Jonathan, Richard, and Martin Rees, owners of Ten Degrees at Market Street Bar & Restaurant, Team Rees Gym, Three Brothers Coffee, and Jake’s Ice Cream […]
Devils Bridge Dark Cherry Liqueur is the new product that has excited the market so much that their first batch ran out very quickly and now are putting together a second batch. The Devils Bridge Dark Cherry Liqueur will continue to be made in small limited batches. Crafted from the richest dark cherries and premium […]
Summer has arrived…. Grass mowing, bud rubbing and under vine weed management are full steam ahead, not enough hours in a day springs to mind!! The good news is: The floor has been laid in the winery and so we are back on track as Robb is keen to be pressing vintage 2024 at home […]