News & Industry Editor
Speciality: Industry News, Awards Coverage, Market Trends, Spirits Business
Bishop covers the business side of spirits with the curiosity of a journalist and the knowledge of an insider. Based in Edinburgh, he has built an extensive network of contacts across distillers worldwide, making him one of the first to report on new launches, acquisitions, and industry shifts. He handles news and industry coverage across Gin.Directory, Rum.Directory, Whiskeyful.com, and TheVodka.Shop. He previously worked in communications for Diageo before switching to editorial, and contributes to several trade publications.
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IWSR's latest data shows gin's worldwide market value up 9% year-on-year, with Japan, India, and Australia driving the n...
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May 14, 2026
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Brussels wants clearer distinction between gin and "gin-based drinks" — a move that could reshape how flavoured gins are...
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May 7, 2026
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Wild Cairn Distillery in Inverness-shire claims to remove more carbon than it emits — and the industry is watching close...
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April 30, 2026
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The Girvan campus now houses four new stills and a "botanical innovation lab" — Hendrick's bets big on experimental limi...
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April 23, 2026
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From Goa to Bangalore, Indian gin production is accelerating — driven by a young middle class, relaxed licensing, and a ...
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April 16, 2026
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Supply chain disruptions hit the premium mixer market hard in Q1 — here's the inside story on the quinine crisis and whe...
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April 9, 2026
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From London Dry supremacy to a surprise Japanese triumph in the Contemporary category — here's every winner from this ye...
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April 2, 2026
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HMRC figures reveal British gin exports grew 14% year-on-year, with the US, Germany, and Australia leading demand for pr...
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March 26, 2026
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The drinks giant has confirmed plans for a carbon-neutral gin and vodka facility near Edinburgh, with production expecte...
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March 19, 2026
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The pioneering London craft distiller opens the doors to a new visitor experience combining heritage tours, hands-on dis...
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February 27, 2026
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The IWSC has published the shortlist for the 2026 World Gin Awards, featuring a record number of entries from over thirt...
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February 27, 2026
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The latest limited release from Hendrick's Cabinet of Curiosities series draws on coastal botanicals and deep-sea inspir...
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February 15, 2026
Review
St George Botanivore Gin is a craft pioneer's calling card — a botanically ambitious London Dry at 45% ABV that rewards ...
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February 6, 2026
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Cambridge Distillery's Anty Gin is a boundary-pushing London Dry at a collector's price point, reflecting a distillery t...
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February 1, 2026
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The premium mixer company reports its strongest annual results yet, with gin-and-tonic-driven sales surging in continent...
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February 1, 2026
Review
Peddlers Shanghai Barrel Aged Gin brings credible competition to the barrel-aged category from an unexpected origin, pit...
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January 30, 2026
Review
Arpon Gin Bot.1990s Green Cap is a mid-market London Dry at 40% ABV that delivers on category expectations, though its l...
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January 26, 2026
Review
Nelson's London Dry Gin in a small bottle format plays the London Dry category straight at 42.5% ABV, offering an access...
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January 23, 2026
Review
Monkey 47's barrel-aged expression brings oak-influenced depth to one of gin's most complex botanical recipes, landing a...
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January 23, 2026
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A new distillery in Bermondsey is making a bold bet on traditional London Dry style at a time when the market is awash w...
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January 22, 2026
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New data from the IWSR confirms the global craft gin market surpassed £3 billion in annual sales in 2025 — a milestone t...
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January 15, 2026
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Japan's gin exports surged by 104% in 2025, with distillers leveraging the country's reputation for whisky excellence an...
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January 8, 2026
Review
The Whisky Exchange's personalised London Dry offers a well-executed classical gin at 44% ABV, positioned squarely in th...
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January 4, 2026
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The Black Forest gin has claimed the top honour at the ISC, beating over 1,700 entries across all spirit categories in w...
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December 20, 2025
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The number of licensed gin distilleries in the United Kingdom has crossed the 1,000 mark — a milestone that reflects bot...
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December 5, 2025
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Cambridge Distillery's Truffle Gin is an audacious ultra-premium London Dry that pairs earthy truffle character with cle...
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December 1, 2025
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Four Pillars, Archie Rose, and Adelaide Hills Distillery led an outstanding Australian showing at the International Wine...
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November 18, 2025
Review
Woden London Dry Gin is a competently made, classically styled London Dry at 40% ABV that holds its own in a crowded mid...
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November 11, 2025
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Diageo has announced that its flagship gin brand Tanqueray will achieve carbon-neutral distillation by 2027 — the most a...
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November 2, 2025
Review
Tobermory brings its whisky-making pedigree to a well-priced London Dry at 43.3% ABV, delivering a solid and commerciall...
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October 25, 2025
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Luxardo brings its unrivalled cherry expertise to the gin category with this sour cherry expression — a credible, well-p...
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October 23, 2025
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A genever-style gin from New York Distilling that leans into its Dutch-American heritage at an accessible price point, o...
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October 22, 2025
