Boann Distillery's award-winning range of spirits including ‘The Whistler’ Irish Whiskey, Silks Gin and Merrys Cream Liqueurs is to be distributed exclusively by Barry & Fitzwilliam in the Republic of Ireland.

Where 45% of cider sales came from pubs, restaurants and hotels in 2019, the hospitality sector accounted for just 16% of cider sales last year, with 84% of total cider sales going via the off-trade illustrating the massive shift in purchasing patterns during Lockdown.

In our Summer 2021 issue we look at reopening the pub - what will be expected of the vintner when pubs reopen?