The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Stoli Group has begun production of its redesigned Bayou Rum portfolio, launching an 'improved' blend and new packaging The post Bayou Rum receives makeover appeared first on The Spirits Business.
When it comes to bourbon, the pricey bottles hog the spotlight. The discourse among media outlets and whiskey enthusiasts often revolves around expensive brands like Pappy and Blanton’s, with a partic…
Chance Clean Cider is targeting up to £1 million investment in a bid to accelerate growth and boost the no- and low-alcohol cider category and assist in its expansion. db reports. The post Chance Clea…
A new record, alleged to be the first ever album inspired by the production of Vini d’Abruzzo, has launched online, with 10 tracks created from the sounds of winemaking, such as the wind among the vin…
Why is a bourbon giant going all-in on soccer? Jim Beam's Home Field Advantage campaign finale with Tim Howard reveals the brand's bold play for U.S. soccer culture. Read the full article at Jim Beam…
Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach comment on the fact that while many publications (including VinePair) love to interview bartenders about their favorite places to drink, it’s an…
Mezzacorona was founded in 1904 by a group of Trentino growers who came together to form a cooperative dedicated to wines that express the character of their land. The original cooperative has since g…
Auction house Zachys is to auction wines from the cellars of Barbetta, the 120-year-old New York Italian restaurant that "helped shape America's appreciation of Italian wine" but which closed its door…
New York cocktail bar Double Chicken Please is opening an ice cream shop that serves alcoholic flavours such as Dirty Martini The post Double Chicken Please team create Dirty Martini ice cream appeare…
Wine tourism is projected to hit US$138.4 billion (£103.15 billion) by 2033, becoming a major driver of global tourism as travellers increasingly shun standard sightseeing for immersive, authentic exp…
Giorgio Bargiani, assistant director of mixology at London's Connaught Bar, has won the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2026 for Europe The post Altos Bartenders’ Bartender chosen for Europe appeare…
Which Irish whiskeys just hit 98 points at IWSC 2026—and are any actually affordable? Meet the four Gold Outstanding winners and their tasting notes. Read the full article at The World’s Best Irish Wh…
MG Destilerías has added its first permanent addition to the Gin MG core range: Brisa, a coastal lifestyle-inspired expression The post Barcelona summer nights inspire Gin MG release appeared first on…
The flagship venue in Inception Group's Mr Fogg’s Tavern collection will open in Covent Garden Market next month The post Mr Fogg moves into Covent Garden Market appeared first on The Spirits Business…
A bar in Newcastle is offering secret "half pint" cocktails for non‑beer drinkers during the World Cup in a move that illustrates how far consumers will go to "blend in" with the crowd. db assesses th…
Sip & Guzzle’s head bartender Ben Yabrow has left the bar, with plans to open his own venue in the coming months The post Ben Yabrow leaves Sip & Guzzle to open own bar appeared first on The Spirits B…
Iron Maiden has collaborated with Heineken’s California-based brewery Lagunitas to release Trooper West Coast IPA. db finds out more. The post Is Iron Maiden releasing a West Coast IPA with Lagunitas…
The whiskey arm of brewing giant Molson Coors has launched its first namesake blended American malt whiskey expression The post Coors Whiskey Co debuts American malt blend appeared first on The Spirit…
If Monastrell has flown under the radar in the UK, that is not for a lack of quality. db looks at how the grape is meeting contemporary trends – and how it might "help us survive the next century" acc…
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Women On Tap CIC, a community interest company dedicated to championing women in beer and brewing, has announced the launch of Beer Unlocked, an expanded bursary scheme designed to remove financial ba…
High-profile English conceptual artist Damien Hirst has put his name to a new rosé brand as part of a partnership with biodynamic Provençal wine estate Château La Coste. The post Damien Hirst partners…
Whether the forecast promises hailstorms, rolling clouds or a touch of classic British drizzle, Hook Norton Brewery is guaranteeing one thing this summer: one sip of their Haymaker Ale and it's sunshi…
WHAT: 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. WHEN: The Happening is a celebration of…
There’s a new beer from Natural Selection Brewing, a partnership between Stewart Brewing and Heriot-Watt University, both in Edinburgh. Each year, four MSc students are selected to bring a beer to lif…
Beer Day Britain yesterday saw the launch of a new Vocation beer, Rooted Riches, a collaboration with maltsters French & Jupp. It’s a 10% ABV British stout, built around a blend of British malts and B…
St Austell has collaborated with Fuller’s to create a special-edition beer, marking a return to the London-based brewery for brewing director Georgina Young. Golden Times is a 4% ABV pale ale that cel…
Vineyards, wineries, retailers and hospitality venues across the country are coming together to celebrate English Wine Week, running 20th-28th June, with a full line up of events designed to showcase…
Hours before taking off for France to attend a summit with other world leaders, United States President Donald Trump threatened a 100 percent tariff on French wine and Champagne. The levy would come i…
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