Katherine Jenkins celebrates St David’s Day with celebrity friends and her Swansea-based gin brand

The annual celebration, which has become a highlight of the Welsh social calendar, was held at The Chancery Rosewood hotel in London on Monday evening — the eve of St David’s Day itself.

The guest list read like a who’s who of Welsh celebrity, with Carol Vorderman — who was awarded an honorary doctorate by Swansea University last year — among those raising a glass to Wales.

Strictly Come Dancing fan favourite Amy Dowden, Steps singer Ian ‘H’ Watkins, TV presenter Alex Jones, former Wales rugby captain Alun Wyn Jones OBE, Wales football captain Ben Davies, bass baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, composer Sir Karl Jenkins, and singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti were also in attendance.

The evening was described as a blend of “warmth, music and genuine national pride”, with guests treated to Welsh-inspired cuisine and a traditional Welsh harp performance.

The night’s entertainment culminated in a surprise performance by RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Catrin Feelings, who wowed the crowd in a traditional Welsh costume.

Katherine herself looked striking in a red Rebecca Vallance dress — a deliberate nod to the national colours of Wales.

At the heart of the evening was Cygnet Gin, the ultra-premium gin brand co-founded by Katherine and her husband, professor and film-maker Andrew Levitas. Guests enjoyed Cygnet 22 Martinis, Cygnet G&Ts and Cygnet 77 Old Fashioneds throughout the night.

Cygnet is distilled at the Cygnet Distillery in SA1, Swansea, and has rapidly established itself as one of the most decorated gin brands in the world. Earlier this year, it made its Hollywood debut as the official gin partner for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes — a milestone Katherine marked on the red carpet in Los Angeles.

The brand’s flagship expression, Cygnet 22, is crafted using 22 botanicals and Manuka honey, and is presented in a hand-blown, hand-constructed decanter called “Eirlys” — the Welsh word for snowdrop. It was named sole gin winner at The Spirits Business Luxury Masters 2024.

Cygnet’s newest launch, Cygnet Infinity — the brand’s first non-alcoholic expression — recently won a Gold Medal at The Spirits Business Low & No Masters 2026.

Speaking about the evening, Katherine said:

“St David’s Day creates a deep sense of pride in where I come from, in the language, the landscape, the music, the warmth of the people. Wales shaped me long before the world stage ever did. Saint David lived simply, preached kindness and said “Gwnewch y pethau bychain” — “do the little things”, I love that.

“Greatness doesn’t always arrive with noise; often it’s found in humility and small daily acts of goodness. That ethos feels very Welsh: hardworking, grounded, quietly strong.”

The evening also served as a platform for Katherine to announce her upcoming 25th anniversary tour, which will see her perform at venues across the UK later this year. Tickets are on sale now.

It is the latest in a string of high-profile events for the Neath-born singer, who has used her platform to champion Welsh talent and culture on the world stage. Last year, she hosted a midsummer celebration of Welsh excellence at Swansea’s copperworks distillery, bringing together some of the biggest names in Welsh public life.

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Neath’s Katherine Jenkins stuns on Golden Globes red carpet as her Welsh gin brand makes Hollywood debut

The classical singer, who has sold millions of albums worldwide, walked the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Los Angeles, marking a huge moment for both her career and the fast‑rising Welsh spirits brand she helped create.

A Hollywood entrance with Welsh flair

Jenkins made an entrance worthy of Hollywood royalty, wearing a bespoke Suzanne Neville gown paired with Kwiat diamonds and Giuseppe Zanotti heels. The look blended modern glamour with the polished confidence she’s known for — and ensured Cygnet’s co‑founder was one of the most photographed stars of the night.

Speaking on the red carpet, she said the Globes were “a whirlwind of incredible talent” and that she was proud to bring “a little taste of Britain through Cygnet Gin” to one of Hollywood’s biggest evenings.

Welsh gin lands in the hands of A‑listers

Jenkins walked the carpet alongside her husband and fellow Cygnet co‑founder, filmmaker Professor Andrew Levitas. Together, the pair represented a new wave of British luxury brands making their mark on the global stage.

As the official gin partner of the Golden Globes, Cygnet didn’t just appear on the red carpet — it was poured at the event, featured in the coveted celebrity goody bags and spotted in the hands of some of Hollywood’s most influential stars.

The partnership comes as Cygnet expands into the United States, with the Golden Globes providing the kind of global spotlight most brands can only dream of.

From Neath to Hollywood — and now the world

Cygnet, launched in 2023, has quickly carved out a reputation as one of the world’s most luxurious gins. Its flagship spirit, Cygnet 22, is distilled using 22 botanicals — including Manuka honey — and pure Welsh water, and is presented in a hand‑blown decanter named “Eirlys”, the Welsh word for snowdrop.

The brand has already picked up a string of international awards and is now distributed in Dubai, Singapore, the UK and the US. Its newest release, Cygnet Infinity, has just secured a Gold Medal at The Spirits Business Low & No Masters 2026.

For Jenkins, the Golden Globes appearance marks another milestone in a career that has taken her from Neath to the world’s biggest stages — and now onto one of Hollywood’s most glamorous red carpets with a Welsh gin in hand.

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Star-studded midsummer celebration of Welsh excellence held at Swansea’s copperworks distillery

Katherine Jenkins OBE welcomed an elite gathering of celebrities and VIP’s last night for an exclusive midsummer soirée at the Copperworks Distillery in Swansea. The glamorous evening showcased the very best of Welsh excellence, with a bespoke menu crafted by National Chef of Wales Sam Everton and rising star Calum Smith, Junior Chef of Wales.

Timed perfectly between World Gin Day (14 June) and International Martini Day (21 June), the event paid homage to Wales’s award-winning spirits, Cygnet Gin and Penderyn, with cocktails expertly paired to a three-course feast.

With Jenkins also serving as ambassador for the upcoming World Chef Expo 2026 in Newport, the night offered a tantalising glimpse into Wales’s growing influence on the global gastronomic stage, blending heritage, innovation, and world-class distilling in a celebration of national pride.

Welsh Luminaries Max Boyce, Sir Karl Jenkins and Lady Carol Jenkins, Roy Noble OBE, Owain Wyn Evans, Rhodri & Lucy Owen and David Mahoney, joined industry leaders for an unforgettable evening at Swansea’s Copperworks. Arwyn Watkins OBE, President of the Culinary Association of Wales, officially introduced the culinary stars of the night, while Penderyn CEO Stephen Davies unlocked the doors to the iconic Barrel Warehouse, setting the stage for a one-of-a-kind celebration of Welsh craftsmanship, culture, and cuisine.

Katherine said: “Croeso – a very warm welcome to you all.  It is both an honour and a joy to welcome you this evening to the beautifully restored Copperworks Distillery here in the heart of Swansea — a place steeped in history, and now, reborn as a beacon of modern Welsh craftsmanship.

Tonight, we gather not simply for a celebration, but for a moment – a moment that connects the past with the future, tradition with innovation, and heritage with ambition.  This setting is no accident. Once the industrial heartbeat of the world’s copper trade, this very site forged connections across continents. And now, through the visionary partnership between Penderyn and Cygnet Gin, it is forging something new — a legacy of excellence in Welsh spirits, sustainability, and storytelling.”

Cygnet Gin’s move earlier this year to the meticulously restored Copperworks Distillery in Swansea signalled more than a new home for the brand — it marked a powerful moment in the revival of Welsh craftsmanship. Once the epicentre of the global copper trade in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Copperworks now stands as a symbol of innovation rooted in heritage, blending luxury, sustainability, and history under one roof.

In a landmark partnership with Penderyn, Cygnet will unveil the Cygnet Gin Experience in July 2025 — an immersive journey through botanical selection, artisanal distillation, and guided tastings. The new attraction forms part of a broader vision to elevate the distillery as a destination for discerning gin enthusiasts and celebrate the artistry behind Wales’s rising spirits industry.

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