Drink Warehouse UK Blogs

The Sophisticated Seedlip

Published on June 21, 2023. The Sophisticated Seedlip The Roots of Seedlip.  Over 300 years ago, it was common for physicians to distil herbal remedies using copper stills, harnessing the power of nature and alchemy to solve medical maladies. In 1651, one such physician, John French, published The Art of Distillation, documenting these non-alcoholic recipes.… Continue reading The Sophisticated Seedlip

The Labels of Johnnie Walker

Published on June 19, 2023. The Labels of Johnnie Walker Check out the historical timeline of Johnnie Walker. In 1820, a young farmer’s son started his own grocer’s shop in the thriving town of Kilmarnock. His father had died the year before and the farm sold. It was a tough start in life, but there… Continue reading The Labels of Johnnie Walker

English Wine Week 2023

Published on June 16, 2023. English Wine Week 2023 Not that we need an excuse… When thinking of classic wine regions, England does not normally come to mind. However, it is definitely time to change that narrative. The English actually make some pretty excellent wines, but this was not always the case.    When the… Continue reading English Wine Week 2023

Shake Baby Shake: Empowering Women

Published on June 6, 2023. Shake Baby Shake: Empowering Women Time to take a stand. Shake Baby Shake are a female-led business, creating the coolest cocktails from the hottest bars and serving them in convenient ready-to-drink cans, perfect for today’s busy go-getters! Shake Baby Shake offer a cocktail for every occasion, whether hitting the pub… Continue reading Shake Baby Shake: Empowering Women

Engine Gin

Published on May 31, 2023 Engine Gin It’s time to fuel the dream.  Engine Gin is the perfect taste explosion. It is a wheat alcohol, made with spring water and Damask rose. On top, the balsamic notes of Juniperus, completed by the fresh sage flavour. The softly harshness of liquorice give it the perfect taste balance.  … Continue reading Engine Gin

Organic Wine

Published on May 29, 2023. Organic Wine What is Organic wine? There is a rise in conscious consumerism that makes customers lean towards positive decisions for the planet, and for themselves, throughout a buying process. It’s time to diversify your current range ready for these customers as an ethical and sustainable alternative to your regular… Continue reading Organic Wine

Shots: Let’s do it!

Published on May 22, 2023. Shots: Let’s do it! PARTY TIME! There are many stories relating to exactly why a ‘shot’ is called a ‘shot’. Some say they exchanged bullets for alcohol in the old west. Whilst others state that its named after an 1880s glasswork factory owner called ‘Friedrich Otto Schott’ (believed to have… Continue reading Shots: Let’s do it!

Cider and Perry Month

Published on May 19, 2023. Good to the Core: Cider and Perry Month How is cider made, when i Cider and Peery month and what your venue should be drinking? Cider is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples. It falls into four different categories depending on tannin, sugar and acidity levels.… Continue reading Cider and Perry Month

Wine in a Can? Wine Not?

Published on May 17, 2023. Wine in a Can? Wine Not? Boujee! Wine in a can has had a recent rise in popularity with the UK’s canned wine market increasing by over 125% since 2017. Recent canned wines are genuinely superb, and not just easy for swigging in the sunshine on picnics, taking on trains or drinking at festivals, but… Continue reading Wine in a Can? Wine Not?

Kentish Pip Cider

Published on May 15, 2023. Kentish Pip Cider Let’s get back to local. 2021 has seen the hospitality industry bounce back, and has also seen more and more customers discovering what is on their doorstep – ‘local’ has never been a more important word, and what could be more local in Kent than fresh Craft… Continue reading Kentish Pip Cider