The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
The Midsummer Beer Happening, in Stonehaven, has raised £45,000 for charity this year, bringing the total it has raised over the past 17 years to £473,000. The Happening, a celebration of the craft of…
Growers must seize opportunities in a fast-changing climate, says our award-winning columnist, highlighting exciting white wines being produced in the Monts d'Avène area of high Languedoc in southern…
“This is Tommy, he had his own brewery in France,” said Lee, the deputy head of brewing at St Austell. A gang of seven or eight hard Cornish brewers lying around the processing room on the piles of ho…
Brixton Brewery has launched Electric Tropical Lager, a 4% ABV fruit-flavoured lager designed to help on-trade operators take advantage of the category’s rapid growth. Inspired by the fruit stalls of…
What does the 2026 consumer landscape really signal for craft beer? This analysis breaks down the latest Brewers Association and Harris Poll Consumer Survey through a SWOT-style lens, separating meani…
The 2026 Great American Beer Festival competition is giving craft malt—and the small malthouses behind it—their moment in the spotlight. The post GABF Debuts a Craft Malt Category in 2026 appeared fir…
Hook Norton Brewery are offering the prospect of sunshine — and free beer — as their seasonal cask ale Haymaker returns. The brewery will be launching the beer on Thursday, 2nd July, with free samples…
The collaboration brings together two leading gatherings for independent beverage alcohol producers while maintaining the distinct identities, communities, and educational experiences that attendees v…
Think award-winning Scotch is pricey? Which Double Gold single malts from SFWSC 2026 deliver huge flavor for under £55/$74? Read the full article at The Best Value Single Malt Scotch Whiskies From The…
In db's latest video, Patrick Schmitt MW tastes five wines from Sonoma Valley producer Canihan Family Winery, having discovered the estate at The Global Pinot Noir Masters. The post Bottle Briefing: C…
Where can dads get a free Old Fashioned on Father’s Day 2026? Brother’s Bond Bourbon reveals 12 UK venues—and how to claim it. Read the full article at Brother’s Bond Bourbon Offers Free Father’s Day…
Which Irish whiskeys are truly worth your money right now? These gold and double-gold medal winners reveal the bottles to buy—and why. Read the full article at The Best Value Irish Whiskey From The Sa…
Can a whisky capture two centuries of coastal character? Discover Old Pulteney’s 50YO and 30YO anniversary single malts—prices, notes, and release. Read the full article at Old Pulteney Unveils Oldest…
Which bourbons nearly topped IWSC 2026? Explore the 96+ point winners—two Gold Outstanding bottles, tasting notes, and where to find them. Read the full article at The World’s Best Bourbons According…
Montana's most awarded distillery crafts a bourbon with no rye or wheat in the mash bill. How does Wildrye's unique grain recipe shape the flavor? Read the full article at Wildrye Distilling Five Drop…
It’s Balance Brewing and Blending’s third anniversary on Thursday and to mark the event they’re releasing three brews, including the now traditional Birthday Blend. The 2025 edition was blended last y…
These days, when you watch sports, you’re inundated with ads. Every other commercial is for a betting app; stats and even plays are sponsored; and each break in action is filled by an announcer ad-rea…
When it comes to crisp, refreshing, white wine, few grapes amass as devoted a following as Sauvignon Blanc. Depending on where it’s grown, the grape can deliver everything from tart green apple and fr…
English distillery Ad Gefrin has announced the release date for its Crǣft Series, described as 'the first' modern Northumbrian single malt The post Ad Gefrin announces ‘first’ Northumbrian single malt…
"We haven’t been able to grow the brand to the level that we needed to," said the owner of premium Tequila Pancho Datos The post Pancho Datos Tequila to shutter business appeared first on The Spirits…
The juniper boom that peaked in 2020 may be fading into memory, but gin is proving much more resilient than many predicted The post The biggest-selling gin Brand Champions 2026 appeared first on The S…
Gin volumes increased by 1% globally last year, led by the Philippines and emerging markets like Nigeria, India and China The post Global gin volumes up 1% in 2025 appeared first on The Spirits Busine…
US wines have consolidated their place on the international fine wine market, a report from Liv-ex has said, showing a “clear tilt towards higher-value bottles”. The post Growing appetite for US fine…
Which Scotch whiskies hit 98+ at IWSC 2026—and can you actually buy them? Meet the six Spirit Gold Outstanding winners, from bargains to rarities. Read the full article at The World’s Best Scotch Whis…
Old Pulteney has announced the launch of new limited-edition 50 and 30 Year Old single malts, to celebrate the distillery’s 200th anniversary. Both new releases have been distilled and matured at the…
Velvet by Salvatore Calabrese, the cocktail bar at the Corinthia London, has introduced a new drinks list called Echoes of Memory The post Salvatore Calabrese taps into déjà vu for new menu appeared f…
Texas has 200+ distilleries and 500 wineries — so why has it never had its own cooperage? Standard Cooperage just changed that with fully custom barrels in Blanco. Read the full article at Standard Co…
Can a whisky bottle be fine art? Meet the new Macallan 1926 Masterpiece Edition—360° painted by Roberto Ferri—and the debate it ignites. Read the full article at Why the Macallan 1926 Masterpiece Edit…
