The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
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…
The BA co-hosted a reception alongside the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) ahead of the Congressional Baseball Game. The post Beer, Bacon, and Baseball: BA Strengthens Federal Advocacy Ties app…
The Vermont-based independent bottler Lost Lantern, has announced the launch of three new Bourbon releases, two of which are blends of whiskies from all 50 US states, and one created specifically to m…
Can Coors’ 150 years of malting expertise translate into standout whiskey? Meet the new 8-year, 110.5-proof American malt—only 1,200 bottles. Read the full article at Coors Whiskey Co. Unveils 8-Year…
Can one bottle capture bourbon from all 50 states? Lost Lantern says yes—meet United States of Bourbon, from 100 proof to cask strength and 1776. Read the full article at Lost Lantern Unveils 50-State…
Can Montana's most awarded distillery craft a rye that rivals the Pacific Northwest's best? Wildrye's Bourbon Barrel Rye punches well above its age statement. Read the full article at Wildrye Distilli…
As a Bonafide whisky lover (which is handy, really, considering what we do here at GreatDrams) I like to think I know how to get Read the full article at Does Your Whisky Glass Really Matter?
Next year will see the 250th anniversary of Hall & Woodhouse Brewery, and in the last few years there have been a series of beers leading up to the big day. The beers honour the people who have shaped…
The “cult wine” of yore still prevails. Priced in quadruple digits (or higher), released in scarce quantities, and scooped up by collectors who identify as Sotheby’s regulars, these bottles are often…
What draws a distillery builder back to a 200-year-old manual plant? Glencadam's new manager Will Stafford explains why heritage and craft won him over. Read the full article at Glencadam Names Will S…
Matthew J Benny, of Creamy Creation, discusses misconceptions, trends and growth drivers in the cream liqueur category The post Creamy Creation: how cream liqueurs became a standout spirits category a…
While Scotch whisky sales surged in 2021 and 2022, the industry has since taken consistent hits. Last year, global Scotch whisky exports slid by 4.3 percent in volume, according to The Spirits Busines…
While the giants of the North American and Japanese whisky sectors had a lacklustre 2025, there was one Irish player that stormed to success The post Top 10 best-selling world whisky Brand Champions a…
With the arrival of spring came an array of new bars, stretching from Rome and London to New York and Sydney The post The world’s hottest bar openings from spring 2026 appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
Actor Matthew McConaughey and his Tequila brand Pantalones have used AI to share a multilingual message with global football fans The post Matthew McConaughey shares football greetings appeared first…
If you had to cull your collection down to just 10 Scotch bottles, which would survive? Here are the reliable staples I replace the moment they run low. Read the full article at 10 Scotch Bottles I Wi…
What does Northumbrian single malt taste like after a 200-year absence? Ad Gefrin's Crǣft Series answers with three mystery single cask bottlings. Read the full article at Ad Gefrin Announces Crǣft Se…
There are two ways to view the bourbon market in 2026. The first way is through the current lens of doom and gloom, lamenting the slowdown in bourbon sales and complaining about how Gen Z doesn’t drin…
The Isle of Harris Distillery has unveiled its 2026 limited edition gin bottle, inspired by the coastal grasslands of the Outer Hebrides The post Isle of Harris unveils annual collectors’ edition gin…
Yellow Tail producer Casella Family Brands has appointed Oatley Fine Wine Merchants as the new distribution partner for its premium wine portfolio in Australia, in a bid to strengthen its presence in…
Athens’ Stelios Papadopoulos is turning Greeks into agave devotees at the city’s Barro Negro – one Paloma at a time The post How Barro Negro is redefining Tequila in Greece appeared first on The Spiri…
The pub group has launched a click and collect drinks service at 34 sites, allowing customers to order and pay for drinks in advance and collect them directly from the bar. The post Young’s rolls out…
Exporter Charter Brands has welcomed La Luna to its premium spirits portfolio as an exclusive mezcal partner The post La Luna Mezcal partners with Charter Brands appeared first on The Spirits Business…
As Trump touches down in France for a G7 summit, the US president claims he has "no choice" but to slap a 100% tariff on French wine imports unless Paris drops its 3% digital tax on American tech comp…
Angus Dundee-owned Glencadam has welcomed Will Stafford, ex-manager and head distiller of Hinch Distillery, as its new distillery manager The post Glencadam appoints new distillery manager appeared fi…
The Highland based Glencadam Distillery has announced the appointment of its new Distillery Manager, marking the next phase in its growth following the distillery’s 200th anniversary celebrations. Wil…
Brewlab have announced that their Certificate in Practical Brewing, a three-week professional development course, will be running from 3rd to 21st August. The course is ideal for everyone, from beginn…
As weaker demand prompts brewers and distillers into buying less barley for malting, farmers are planting less of the grain in favour of higher-yielding crops like oilseed. The post UK sees lowest bar…
