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Luscombe Drinks launch new online shop

Artisan drinks producer Luscombe, based in Devon, has launched a new online shop to help customers buy their favourite soft drinks and mixers without having to leave the house.

Hall & Woodhouse confirms support beyond lockdown

Dorset independent brewer Hall & Woodhouse has confirmed the rent cancellation and loan suspension period for its Business Partner estate will be extended to cover the pubs’ reopening phase.

LBW’s English wine sales up nearly 1000%

LBW Drinks has seen sales of its English wine increase by 994% this March and April, compared to the same period last year.

St Austell Brewery ramps up for reopening

St Austell Brewery has started brewing draught beer in preparation for the possible reopening of pubs from 4th July – based on timings indicated in the Government’s roadmap to recovery.

First Taste of the West Product Awards announced

The annual Taste of the West Awards scheme has announced its first round of Gold, Silver and Commended Product Awards for 2020.

Cornish Vodka wins SFWSC gold

Aval Dor Vodka, distilled in Cornwall from potatoes grown on a farm near Lostwithiel, has been awarded Double Gold at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Exmoor Distillery wins multiple Golds

Exmoor Distillery’s Northmoor Classic and Navy Strength Gins have won Gold Medals in the San Francisco World Spirit Competition.

Gloucester Brewery’s new IPA

The “Earth-conscious” Gloucester Brewery is launching Tropic, a new can beer IPA, this month.

Lyme Bay Winery launches new chardonnay

Lyme Bay Winery has released the 2018 vintage of its award-winning Chardonnay. This is the first time the Devon-based drinks producer has released a still English Wine vintage ahead of an older year.

Sheppy’s Cider show their Redstreak

Somerset cider maker Sheppy’s is launching a new medium-sweet cider called Redstreak.

Bath Ales delivers limited-edition micro casks

Bath Ales is launching its famous amber ale Gem in five-litre micro casks and delivering them nationwide for a limited period while stocks last.

Devon Cove Vodka launches

Devon Cove Produce has launched Cove Vodka, Devon’s first potato vodka. It’s produced using Kind Edward potatoes grown on company founder Leanne Carr’s family far

Lugger Rum wins Gold

LBW Drink’s Lugger Rum has won a Gold Award for Best Label at the 2020 World Rum Awards. The label was created by Bluesoup Communications, a creative agency based in Devon.

Salcombe Gin wins double gold

Salcombe Gin’s Rosé Sainte Marie won a Double Gold Medal at The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020.

Cornish distillery gets birthday Gold

Rosemullion Distillery celebrated its first birthday with two awards at the 2020 World Rum Awards. It received a ‘Style’ award for its Spiced Rum and Gold for its Gold Rum.

Wadworth and Chase turn beer to hand sanitiser

Independent brewer and pub operator Wadworth is sending beer that would have been gone to its pubs to Chase Distillery to convert into hand sanitiser.

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