The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
When it comes to wine-drinking occasions, it’s hard to beat the allure of peak summer sipping. From backyard barbecues and pool days to picnics in the park, nothing pairs with summertime fun quite lik…
Out of 130 “commercially significant” investment-grade wines released in this year’s Bordeaux en primeur campaign, fewer than ten producers “truly responded” to the trade's call to offer tempting pric…
Valdobbiadene producer Andreola is developing traditional method sparkling and still wines from a nine-hectare vineyard in the Belluno Dolomites. During a visit to Sedico, the drinks business found a…
Japanese whisky producer Karuizawa Distillers has officially begun construction on its second facility, the Furaliss Distillery in Hokkaido The post Karuizawa Distillers breaks ground on second distil…
Want to taste pours from over 40 American whiskey brands in one night? Louisville's free American Whiskey Festival returns in 2026—here's everything you need to know. Read the full article at 4th Annu…
To protect vines from cold conditions, wineries in Bordeaux rely on an array of methods. This year, Château Clarke achieved a 2°C increase in temperature using an unconventional solution: a flock of w…
What happens when a sold-out bourbon liqueur gets a sequel wrapped in a sci-fi crash-landing tale? Chattanooga Whiskey's Batch Alpha-1 arrives June 2026. Read the full article at Chattanooga Whiskey U…
Breweries across the US have started to rebuild their adoration for 4-5% ABV beer in a bid to help distinguish them from light and non-alcoholic brews. The post US breweries reignite trend for mid-str…
Robinsons Brewery are pledging support for Tom Kerridge’s VAT’s the Problem campaign by printing the messaging on the back of five of their lorries. The campaign for 10% VAT for hospitality is approac…
What happens when a craft distillery teams up with a music legend? Dogfish Head and Rolling Stone unveil a rare whiskey aged in 12 different barrels. Read the full article at Dogfish Head x Rolling St…
Intimate London restaurant Muse by Tom Aikens is launching a weekly series of wine events throughout the summer, pairing the Norfolk-born chef’s food with wines from around the world. The post Muse by…
The technical director at Château d’Esclans in Provence tells db about facing nature with patience, focusing on individual parcels and why winemaking matters because it endures. The post Master Winema…
Five straight bourbons earned Double Gold and a shot at SFWSC Best of Class glory—but only one can win. Which celebrated bottle deserves the top honor? Read the full article at The 5 Finalists for Bes…
Six vineyards located in the most easterly part of East Sussex have together launched a new English wine region called Rother River Wine (@rotherriver.wine). Located within the Rother River catchment……
Earlier this month, The Bely Mys wine city was opened in Gelendzhik as the largest of four major wine and tourism complexes opening across Russia and Crimea in 2026, backed largely by Bank Rossiya. Th…
The UK’s most visually stunning, lovingly restored, and historically significant pubs have been revealed by CAMRA. The Woodman, in Digbeth, Birmingham. Photograph: James O Davies CAMRA’s Pub Design Aw…
Steve Burnett, The Grape Exhange, looks into the dynamics of the spot market. Let us start by going back a few years. If you were a grower who either produced with the intention of selling all, or par…
Impossibrew, the functional alcohol-free beer brand, has completed its latest funding round raising £725,000 to help scale retail expansion. The company, which utilised the Crowdcube platform, also de…
Experienced Brewer at Orbit Beers Closing Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 - 18:00 Gawain Tue, 06/23/2026 - 09:37 Location: London Full-time Start date: ASAP. Salary range: £31,000 – £34,000, dependent on…
Virginia-based Catoctin Creek Distilling Company has appointed Alvfor as its distribution partner in the Lone Star State The post Catoctin Creek names Texas distributor appeared first on The Spirits B…
Family-owned Willett Distillery has filled its first cask and begun whiskey production at its new facility in Springfield, Kentucky The post Willett starts production at Springfield site appeared firs…
Widely-known brand Mouton Cadet has nearly 100 years of history behind it, yet the brand’s propulsive, original attitude defines it as much as the weight of Bordeaux history. The post Why innovation r…
After celebrating a decade in the industry, award-winning Neptune Brewery is marking the start of its next chapter with a new look. The independent Liverpool-based brewery has long been known for its…
The UK’s most visually stunning, lovingly restored and historically significant pubs have been exclusively revealed by CAMRA CAMRA’s Pub Design Awards celebrates not only the UK’s best-looking pubs, b…
A Yorkshire dad will make his dream trip to Norfolk after winning a Father’s Day competition run by an award-winning brewery. Tony Flynn’s daughter, Nichola Miller, entered Woodforde’s Father’s Day co…
England’s next World Cup clash is set to deliver a major boost to pubs across the country, the British Beer and Pub Association predicts, as publicans get ready to welcome fans through the doors. An e…
Robinsons Brewery have pledged support for Tom Kerridge’s VAT’s the problem campaign by printing the messaging on the back of five of their lorries. The campaign for 10% VAT for hospitality is approac…
Results, finance, appointments, capital schemes, and more. News in brief from brewers, venue owners, and other hospitality businesses. Turnover at St Austell Brewery rose to £234.2m in 2025, the compa…
After celebrating a decade in the industry, award-winning Neptune Brewery is marking the start of its next chapter with a refreshed new look. The Liverpool-based independent brewery has long been know…
