The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
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…
Acclaimed bartender Angelos Bafas has created his dream space with Covent Garden venue Cato and its duo of bars The post Inside Angelos Bafas’ newest venue Cato appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Ben Lomond Gin has revealed the signature cocktail that will be served at the 154th Open golf championship, following a nationwide search The post Glasgow’s Branford Edgar wins Serve of The Open conte…
Manchester’s Tarsier Southeast Asian Spirit has secured its first retail listing in Poland with Kaufland for its Yuzu Marmalade Vodka The post Tarsier makes Polish retail debut appeared first on The S…
A new Indian Malt Whisky Association certification will identify single malts that meet the requisite standards with a hologram The post Indian Malt Whisky Association launches mark of authenticity ap…
Approximately 150 jobs are at risk at Diageo’s Ireland business as part of the Baileys owner’s restructuring plans The post Diageo proposes 150 job cuts in Ireland appeared first on The Spirits Busine…
What happens when Italian heritage meets Japan's first farm-to-bottle distillery? Kiyokawa's ex-Marsala single malt, limited to just 348 bottles, has the answer. Read the full article at dekantā Celeb…
Which sherried 12-year single malt is the smartest buy—Macallan, Glendronach, or Tamdhu? A side-by-side taste test reveals the winner. Read the full article at The Macallan vs. The Glendronach vs. Tam…
Pinot Noir remains the ultimate litmus test for many winemakers. Celebrated for its translucent color and haunting aromatic complexity, this ”heartbreak grape” demands precision in the vineyard and a…
The local spirits category is hugely diverse, but the main players in soju, baijiu, raki and more continued to dominate in 2025 The post Biggest-selling local spirits Brand Champions appeared first on…
Having picked out the best bottles priced under £20 from this year's Global Rosé Masters, now we have selected our top-scoring expressions that retail between £20 and £50 in the UK – including famous…
The ready-to-drink push continues for Sazerac, with the BuzzBallz owner launching three new canned spirits-based brands in the US. The post Sazerac creates three new RTD brands for US appeared first o…
Spirits titan Bacardi has announced a series of senior leadership appointments as part of a continued focus on developing talent from within the business. The post Bacardi promotes senior executives i…
Cognac brand Hennessy is celebrating Bad Bunny's London tour with events throughout the city this weekend The post Hennessy and Bad Bunny take on London appeared first on The Spirits Business.
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Brown-Forman has launched a ready-to-drink Spritz range under its El Jimador Tequila brand in the US The post El Jimador creates canned Spritz line appeared first on The Spirits Business.
What happens when three generations of Master Blenders age Barbados rum for up to 25 years in ex-bourbon casks? Mount Gay's new collection reveals the answer. Read the full article at Mount Gay Except…
Emperador Inc., the Philippines' largest spirits company and the world's biggest brandy producer, has earmarked P2.4 billion (£29.7 million) for capital expenditure in 2026, with more than half of the…
The transition from the structured corporate world to the independent craft beer sector is a path well-trodden by many of the industry’s most passionate brewers, business owners, and professionals. Fo…
For one day only, Outd00r Brewing is transforming a corner of a popular East London park into an outdoor pub, designed for the moments after exercise. The ‘Run Pub’ will be in the heart of London Fiel…
Wine accessories were among the haul of items bought by the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), who has been sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling money from the po…
Could one of America's favourite bourbons really be cheaper in the UK than in the USA? Buffalo Trace just dropped to £19 at Amazon, £8 below RRP. Read the full article at Buffalo Trace Drops To £19 At…
There are moments in the vineyard year that serve as a genuine marker of progress, not just seasonal progress, but the longer arc of an estate finding its footing in an increasingly competitive market…
Brooklyn Brewery is bringing the Stonewall Inn — a catalyst for the global Pride movement — to London this summer. Brooklyn Brewery is Pride in London’s official beer partner, and this project honours…
Amsterdam-based international group Heineken has appointed Rafael Oliveira as its new chief executive officer The post Rafael Oliveira to become Heineken CEO appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Japan has officially overtaken Mexico as the main source of international beer across Australia, according to tracking data. db looks at how the sector is adapting. The post Japan becomes Australia’s…
Teachers across Scotland are being offered a free cider on the last day of term as a tongue-in-cheek twist on the traditional end-of-term apple. Scottish cider maker and large-scale orchard planter Lo…
Teachers across Scotland are being offered a free cider on the last day of term in a twist on an old tradition. Photographs: Alan Richardson The unusual offer comes from Lost Orchards, a Scottish cide…
What started as a spontaneous, multi-day riot in a New York bar in June 1969 became the single most important catalyst for the global Pride movement. This summer, Pride in London's official beer partn…
Football fans are being encouraged to continue buying British beer as the World Cup tournament progresses into its latest stage. The Indie Beer campaign has released a tool that helps people find thei…
