In recent years, the UK’s love affair with gin has gone from strength to strength. It is now the nation’s favourite spirit, having overtaken whisky, according to market research company Kantar. The drink is steeped in history too – and a lot of that heritage is associated with Warrington thanks to G&J Distillers which has links to the town all the way back to Thomas Dakin making gin in Bridge Street in 1761. To celebrate World Gin Day, here are 15 facts about gin making at G&J in Birchwood. 1. G&J Distillers, part of the Quintessential Brands Group since 2011, is the oldest continuous distilling company in the country and celebrates its 260th anniversary this year.
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Western Gate to vote against Stock Spirits chair 1st February, 2021 by Nicola Carruthers
Shareholder Western Gate has called for the removal of Stock Spirits’ chairman and senior independent director due to the firm’s ‘unconvincing’ M&A strategy and ‘significant’ sales losses since 2017.
David Maloney, chairman of Stock Spirits
Western Gate, which owns a 10% stake in Prestige vodka owner Stock Spirits, said it intended to vote against the re-election of chairman David Maloney and the senior independent director of Stock Spirits, John Nicolson, at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on 4 February.
Furthermore, Western Gate has requested an “immediate” appointment of independent replacements for the roles using an independent executive search firm.