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Introducing Devon’s first dram, Dartmoor Whisky Distillery cracks open its casks in time for Christmas

Following a decade of planning and many moons in the barrels, the very first expressions of Dartmoor Whisky have now been released

Finally, a non-alcoholic spirit that sets an adventurous new standard in taste

‘New London Light’ (NLL) is a critically acclaimed, bold and refreshing non-alcoholic spirit setting a brave new standard in taste for low and no alcohol

A fresh Taste of the West Gold medal for Bean-to-Bar chocolate maker Solkiki!

Having already been presented with over 100 awards for fine chocolate, Dorset-based bean-to-bar chocolate-maker Solkiki has been awarded a fresh gold medal in this year’s Taste of the West Awards.

Sharp’s Brewery proves it has the winning ingredients with six World Beer Award accolades

Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery has announced a number of successes at the coveted World Beer Awards 2020.

More historic National Trust sites reopen as charity welcomes five million visits to its houses and gardens

The National Trust has welcomed its five millionth visit to its houses and gardens, as it opens even more of its historic places to the public this week.

Padstow wine merchant named best in the UK

Cornish wine seller BinTwo has been named the best independent wine merchant in the UK by leading drinks title Harpers Wine & Spirit.

Wadworth continues Eat Out to Help Out into September

Following the success of the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, Devizes-based brewer and pub operator Wadworth has introduced its own version of the scheme for September.

Hubbox sales boost sees return to openings plan

The South West-based burger restaurant group Hubbox is planning to return to its openings programme after reporting a 34% sales increase in August compared to the same month last year.

New soft drinks range is just the tonic!

Cornish soft drinks company Jolly’s, launch their new canned Cornish Tonic Water.

FOR SALE: Well-established traditional tea-room, The Singing Kettle in the heart of Dartmouth

Commercial property specialists Stonesmith, are delighted to be marketing the sale of this thriving and well-regarded day time only traditional tea-room

Food Drink Devon launch alternative awards scheme for 2020

One of the UK’s biggest county competitions celebrating local food and drink has been forced to undergo changes this year for obvious reasons – but in the fertile and highly productive county of Devon, it remains the case that “the show must go on”

FOR SALE: Watermead Guest House, Chard, Somerset

Impressive and well-appointed detached character guest house – exceptionally well presented throughout and offering a stunning business opportunity.

“Book ahead with confidence,” South West trade show organiser tells businesses

Hale Events, organisers of the biggest trade shows in the South West for companies in the tourism sector, is making a guarantee to all exhibitors: book now and they will limit your risk in the event of a Covid-related postponement.

The world’s first certified compostable cling film reaches the South West

September heralds National Recycling Week and the Great British Beach Clean, both bringing into focus our unsustainable reliance on single use plastic

The Methuen Arms pushes to the next level

There are some exciting new changes afoot at the award-winning Methuen Arms in Corsham, Wiltshire

The Salutation Inn’s wet fish shop – SALT opened Tuesday 8th September

Their passion for fish has always been there but the idea for the new shop was born in Lockdown when Tom and Amelia wanted to continue to provide for the community and support their local fisherman.

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