Ian Wisniewski is a food, drink and travel writer and broadcaster, specialising in spirits, particularly whisky and especially Scotch whisky. He is the author of three books on whisky, including Classic Malt Whisky, and contributes to various publications including Whisky Magazine, Whisky Quarterly and Malt Whisky Yearbook, and was a contributor to Michael Jackson’s encyclopaedic book, Whisky. Read more…
My name is Ben Meconi and I am the founder of Printed Paper Tubes Limited. After over 20 years in paper tube manufacturing I founded Printed Paper Tubes as I saw the need for short to medium runs of high quality bespoke tube packaging in UK industries. The feedback I had Read more…
“International Drinks Specialists is a collective of leading drinks industry professionals providing services to producers and brand owners including sensory feedback, technical advice, brand analysis and consultancy on competition entries. It is a confidential evaluation and benchmarking service. Our members include global beverage specialists, respected writers, drinks buyers and producers, as well Read more…
Here are just some of the exhibitors you can find at this years Craft Distilling Expo! Just click on exhibitor to access their profile to find out about them, what they do and how to contact them for enquiries. Keep an eye on this page as we’ve got more to Read more…
The earliest known records for steam technology can be traced back to Alexandria in AD.75. It was there that a mathematician known as “Heros” or “Heron” wrote three books on mechanics and the properties of air, and presented plans for a simple “Steam Engine”. Fast forward from this invention, right Read more…
A Classic Whodunnit? – Fingerprinting Juniper Profiling PredominanceMatthew Pauley of Heriot-Watt is carrying out research funded by the Gin Guild. It is part of industry leading work concerning the sensory performance of gin in association with the Scotch Whisky Research Institute. By using techniques usually applied to the field of Read more…
ABV Entry Proof For WhiskyWhat different does the ABV that a spirit enters a barrel have on the final product? Find out in this informative masterclass. Attendees will get to taste a range of whiskies which enter the barrel at different ABVS so they can experience the difference for themselves. Read more…
The Saverglass Group manufactures and decorates high-end glass bottles for wines and spirits. Recognized for its mastery of know-how, the quality of its products and the originality of its creations, the Group, the guardian of the great tradition of French master glassmakers, has made a name for itself throughout the Read more…
QCL is a specialist distributor of analytical solutions in the UK. We supply a wide range of rapid analytical systems for monitoring the processing of alcoholic beverages from the selection of raw materials through to packaging that can make an important contribution to maintaining product quality and consistency. We maintain Read more…
The Crafdi Craft Distilling Expo is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Ready To Drink / Ready To Serve (RTD/RTS) competition, following on from the success of “Rum of the Year” and “Gin of the Year” competitions. The competition is free to enter for UK and EU producers, Read more…
Typical distillation not only requires a lot of energy, but a lot of water, a significant volume of which is used for cooling and running the condenser before going down the drain. Increasingly, distillers are looking at “closed loop” water systems to help reduce their water usage. These might sound Read more…
Typical distillation not only requires a lot of energy, but a lot of water, a significant volume of which is used for cooling and running the condenser before going down the drain. Increasingly, distillers are looking at “closed loop” water systems to help reduce their water usage. These might sound Read more…
On Friday 10th June 2022, the Ginposium was hosted by The Gin Guild at the RSA, London, a beautiful building which made for a very special setting for the day. The Gin Guild kindly me with a press pass Events of this kind are a prestigious opportunity for distillers to Read more…
Tickets are now available for The Craft Distilling Expo: Thursday 6th – Friday 7th October 2022. We’re back, in person and celebrating our 10th Anniversary at the Truman Brewery in London. The Craft Distilling Expo continues to be the place for people from both new and expanding distilleries to find out the latest news Read more…
The Global Spirits Masters presents: THE GIN MASTERS 2022 Entry deadline: 23rd May 2022 Sample deadline: 26th May 2022Results published: July 2022 “Back for 2022 and bigger than ever! Last year The Gin Masters broke all records as the biggest competition in the history of The Global Spirits Masters. With more and more outstanding Read more…
Keeping a Lid on It – Vital Considerations for Reliable for Bottling and Closures with Rosie Milsom. The Head of Global New Product Development at Atom Brands, Rosie Milsom, discusses the often forgotten issues that can arise with bottles, bottling, and closures. From head space to tamper seals and integrity Read more…
Exhibitor registration is now open for our next event the Craft Distilling Expo, which will be held on the 6th and 7th October in London. The Craft Distilling Expo is not just about education. The event also provides an exciting opportunity for suppliers to meet distillers face to face and Read more…
We’re pleased to present the final agenda for the live Q&A sessions over the next few days. The pre-recorded content is now up. Find out how to access that here. Watch it in advance of the live sessions, then watch the live sessions and send in your questions. We also Read more…
The Crafdi Online Conference begins tomorrow, and the pre-recorded content is now available to watch. Ticket holders1. Log in, head to ‘live sessions’.2. Choose a date and you will be presented with a list of talks and times for the day. 3. It’s one click to register for that session, Read more…
Preparations are being made for the next Craft Distilling Expo, the UK’s number one conference for distilling; providing education, supplier exhibition and networking. Our next live event is due to take place in London on 6th-7th October 2022! This two day event brings together the world’s pre-eminent Master Distillers, Still Read more…