As a master of sensual soul, Leon Ware had few peers in the 70s. As a writer and producer, he was behind Marvin Gaye’s libidinous long-form masterpiece, I
The Kerry branch of the Green Party has appointed Paul Bowler as its chairperson at its recent AGM.Mr. Bowler is a native of Lixnaw and a social care worker.The.
Gorilla Spirits Co. was founded by Andy Daniels whose vision was to create a truly ethical business and an exceptional portfolio of spirits and liqueurs. Based in the north east corner of Hampshire, Gorilla Spirits Co.’s distillery in Upton Grey is where they make their small-batch, award-winning spirits all while donating £1 from every bottle to The Gorilla Organization to help save the endangered gorilla population. Their spirits include: Silverback Mountain Strength Gin, Silverback Old Tom Gin, Silverback Wild Strawberry Gin, Silverback VSOG, Blackback Mountain Strength Vodka, Maraba Coffee Liqueur and Karasimbi Spiced Rum.
The River Test Distillery Here they craft ‘True River Spirit’ on the banks of the world famous River Test, in the heart of the English countryside in Hampshire.
The third-party distillers launching their own labels 21st May, 2021 by Owen Bellwood
While big third-party producers have been a major part of the industry for years and are still going strong, change is afoot with own-label bottlings on the rise, as Owen Bellwood discovers.
The MGP Ingredients lab
Craft and artisanal spirits remain the apple of many consumers’ eyes, with drinkers often seeking out products with provenance, history and a handmade approach to distillation. However, the backbone of many start‐up brands touting these credentials has long been third‐party distillers. Producers such as MGP Ingredients have aided the launch of countless Bourbon brands, while London’s Thames Distillers has helped create myriad gins.