The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Could Wyoming be America's next great whiskey destination? Brush Creek Distillery's patriotic Heroes Edition bourbon makes a bold case for the 250th anniversary. Read the full article at Brush Creek D…
Sussex winery makes it possible for wine tourists and collectors anywhere in the world to buy its wines directly, signalling a new era for UK wine tourism. Sussex-based Artelium Wine Estate is pioneer…
This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. It’s brought to you by the same amazing people that brought you Michter’s, and it’s actually the gin that I use at home for my Martinis.…
Washington-based 509 Spirits has partnered with Helmsman Imports to expand into new markets across the US The post 509 Spirits extends US presence with Helmsman appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Scottish craft brewer, BrewDog, by Tilray Brands, Inc. will reopen its Inverurie bar this month BrewDog Inverurie, located at 16 Market Place, has been reimagined as a community-first venue that gives…
What does a Speyside blended malt whisky have in common with one of music's biggest artists? Monkey Shoulder just named Fred again.. its first-ever Creative Partner. Read the full article at Monkey Sh…
Alfa Laval UK & Ireland has appointed Alessandro Bracco as its new managing director, as part of a targeted push for growth in a number of key strategic sectors, including brewing. With a 20-year care…
Andrea Ontiveros Flores, a sommelier and marketing & communications specialist from Alicante, Spain looks at two wine regions linked by trade and ambition. To kick off the 2026 vintage, I started my v…
Barny Butterfield, founder of Crediton-based award-winning Sandford Orchards has been presented with a lifetime achievement award for services to the cider industry at the Royal Bath & West Show. Barn…
Bourbon brand Four Roses has unveiled the inaugural release of its Experimental Series, finished in Japanese mizunara oak casks The post Four Roses enters new era with limited releases appeared first…
At the age of 87, James Halliday, Australia’s most influential wine critic, has one final book to his name – a testament to five decades of extraordinary bottles and lifelong friendships. Nimmi Malhot…
South Korea has lost nearly half of its neighbourhood pubs over the past eight years, according to official figures, as changing social habits and economic pressures reshape the country's drinking cul…
Spirits-based RTDs are driving the category's growth and as Asahi Group has experienced, curiosity is piquing around Japanese brands The post Asahi Zeitaku Shibori caters to demand for Japanese RTDs a…
New research from Lightspeed has revealed stark regional differences in what British diners want from restaurants, with strong support for adults-only dining experiences but more divided views on allo…
We would like to extend a personal invite to our upcoming festival on Saturday, 24 October in Glasgow. Early Bird tickets for this year's Beer is for Everyone festival have sold out, but you can use a…
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has entered into a tasty new partnership with fellow Kent-based business Foodari. The partnership will see Foodari supply fresh, sustainably sourced fruit and…
Barny Butterfield, founder of Crediton-based, award-winning cider producer, Sandford Orchards was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to the Cider Industry at the Royal Bath & Wes…
Outd00r Brewing is opening a pop-up 'Run-Pub' at London Fields, serving free 0.0 isotonic beer with electrolytes and vitamins, creating the ultimate destination for post-workout socialising this summe…
the drinks business is now accepting entries for The Global Chenin Blanc Masters 2026, a competition dedicated to discovering the finest expressions of one of the wine world’s most versatile grape var…
The more mindful drinker of today has evolving expectations. In creating the brand strategy and packaging identity for Cisk Session, a new lower-alcohol addition to the Cisk portfolio, brand design ag…
Languedoc-Roussillon delivered one of France’s standout performances at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, achieving its best-ever Gold medal tally alongside two Best in Show wines and three Platinu…
Today, Heaven Hill Distillery announced the spring edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, a 10-year-old bourbon bottled at 100 proof that will be allocated to select markets be…
Niederösterreich is well-known to wine aficionados for its high quality, but recent results in The Global Wine Masters show that it defies categorisation and can claim diversity as its calling card. T…
A move from the corporate world to craft beer is path trodden by many of this sector’s brewers, business owners and beer professionals. And since taking the plunge for herself, Catherine Webber has be…
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Bottles that have shaped the modern whiskey landscape. The post The Most Influential American Whiskeys appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Teachers and school staff can claim their complimentary cider by showing school ID at the bar – or bringing an apple
What dark tale earned a £1,000 prize and a spot at Scotland's biggest crime writing festival? Meet the winner of the Glencairn Glass Crime Short Story Competition. Read the full article at Glencairn G…
How can whisky lovers be sure an Indian single malt is the real deal? IMWA's new Certification Trademark sets strict standards to guarantee authenticity. Read the full article at Indian Malt Whisky As…
Tilray Brands, the new owner of BrewDog, is launching 24 American craft beers from its portfolio into the UK market. The business, which acquired BrewDog in March, is initially launching the beers thr…
