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The Welsh wine industry is getting ready for a summer of tantalising tours and tempting tasters following a successful Welsh Wine Week, which recently celebrated its fourth year as a key industry showcase. Featuring vineyards across Wales, the celebratory week saw over 30 events attended by industry figures from across the UK, with Welsh vineyards […]
In the Welsh Wind Distillery celebrates the arrival of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour in Cardiff with a special Welsh twist on the star’s favourite cocktail. Cardiff, Wales – Cardiff is set to shine brighter than ever as international superstar Taylor Swift brings her highly anticipated Eras Tour to our capital city. Those lucky enough to […]
Welsh vineyards will be welcoming guests from Wales and beyond to taste what its flourishing wine sector has to offer during the annual Welsh Wine Week. Now in its fourth year, this year’s Welsh Wine Week, which takes place from 24th May to the 2nd June, is set to be the most vibrant yet, with […]
New ownership marks an exciting new era for the iconic ‘Great Ales of Wales,’ with a revamped look and beer line-up. Having launched in 1996, Tomos Watkin has long established itself as an iconic figure in the Welsh brewing landscape. A change of ownership in August 2023 marked the beginning of a comprehensive revitalisation that […]
Brothers Matt and Kit of Hive Mind Mead and Brew Co have brought a contemporary approach to the ancient practice of Mead fermentation right in the heart of the Wye Valley to produce a wide range of Mead, Honey beers and spirits. Their 150-strong hives allow the duo to produce a variety of products which are low […]
First whisky release from award-winning Welsh distillery Only 680 bottles available, 70cl, RRP £95 Free tours, with an opportunity to taste and purchase, at the distillery on 26th April 2024 Award-winning Ceredigion distillery, In the Welsh Wind, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of its first whisky this April. Only 680 bottles are […]
Monmouthshire, Wales, 20th March 2024 – Robb and Nicola Merchant, proprietors of White Castle Vineyard in Monmouthshire, Wales, are thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of their inaugural Cabernet Franc on March 29th, 2024. This limited release marks a significant milestone for British winemaking, potentially heralding the UK’s first-ever Cabernet Franc red wine crafted in […]
Publicans in Wales can apply for funding to diversify their pubs with new local services. Pub is The Hub, the not-for-profit organisation that helps pubs to diversify and provide essential local services, is supporting projects in rural areas across Wales after receiving a grant of £25,000 from The Royal Countryside Fund. Pubs can apply to […]
Gold medal Signature Style Premium Welsh Dry Gin now in store across Wales Distillery will host in-store tasting across 13 M&S stores in Wales The west Wales distillery will supply its premium-brand Signature Style gin to selected Marks & Spencer stores across Wales including flagship Wrexham and Culverhouse Cross stores. The partnership will also see […]
Coventina is a distilled tea gin from Morgan’s Brew the tea company based in Welshpool, Powys. Morgan’s Brew have been working with the North Star Distillery to produce, Coventina, a Tea Gin infused with Oolong Green Tea & Blackcurrants at 40% Vol. The gin is a distilled tea Gin with the teas being added into […]
New Mead Flavours are coming from Meadery of Stone Circle. This is great news as Stone Circle Mead has been quiet for some while. Tony Cornish the mead maker at Stone Circle tells Welsh Food & Drink about their recent past and looking forward to the future. “Stone Circle Mead are looking forward to what […]
January 2024 marks the 15th anniversary of Monty’s Brewery and we’re pleased to say it’s still going strong! Monty’s Brewery was founded in 2009 by husband-and-Wife team Russ and Pam Honeyman with the Brewery on the outskirts of the historical town of Montgomery, on the Powys/Shropshire border. Monty’s is now one of the leading breweries throughout […]