The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Marta Vidal has been elected as the new president of Spain's Cava Designation of Origin (DO) for the next four years. The post Marta Vidal elected president of Cava DO appeared first on The Drinks Bus…
Following its Tequila and tonic, El Rayo has added a pre-mixed Tequila, lime and soda to its ready-to-drink lineup The post El Rayo expands RTD range appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Isle of Wight Distillery's spirits brand Mermaid sailed to first place at this year's Drinks Trade Regatta yacht race The post Mermaid steers to win Drinks Trade Regatta appeared first on The Spirits…
“Why are we drinking American beer to support the Home Nations in the World Cup?” That’s the question being asked by a beer campaign encouraging Brits to support homegrown independent beer this summer…
Brits are being asked by campaigners to opt for homegrown independent beer while watching the World Cup this summer. The post Fans encouraged to drink British beer during the World Cup appeared first…
Buxton Brewery, one of the Peak District’s best known breweries, has recruited a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is targeting a £10m turnover. Matthew Peck is joining in the role of CFO and brin…
Our Champagne correspondent was invited to Ruinart for an incredible vertical tasting of eight wines spanning 100 years.
Small and mighty...
Burgundy's appellations of the future...
A taste of history...
Romagna's golden grape...
Ask someone to describe the décor of a traditional pub and they might well mention horse brasses. Horse brasses are yellow-metal plates or plaques originally used to decorate horse harnesses. In pubs,…
Can Palo Cortado sherry casks turn a Speyside malt into pure indulgence? Explore GlenAllachie’s orange-ginger-chocolate profile in detail. Read the full article at The GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Palo Co…
Which gold Scotch looks like a $150 gift on a $60 budget—Chivas XV or Johnnie Walker Gold Label? This guide tells you which to buy and why. Read the full article at Johnnie Walker Gold Label vs. Chiva…
A new industry podcast, First Draught, has launched, featuring guests from the beer industry around the world. Podcast artwork by David Bailey Presented by beer communicator and Kerroo Brewing Company…
Tickets have gone on sale for the fifth annual Beer Is For Everyone festival, to be held on Saturday, 24th October, at the Queen Margaret Union (QMU), Glasgow. The line-up will feature a number of ind…
Crisp Malt’s Field Forward initiative has produced its first results — and they are a cause for optimism, says the company. New data from Field Forward reveals strong uptake of sustainable farming pra…
Entries have opened for the British Guild of Beer Writers’ annual awards, and this year there are 14 different categories for which competitors can submit work. Last year’s award winners Winners and r…
What happens when raw honey meets rye whiskey inside the barrel itself? A beekeeper reviews Shortbarrel's Afterswarm to find out if these two worlds truly merge. Read the full article at Shortbarrel T…
Drinking Maker’s Mark the same way every time? Learn how neat, water, ice, or cocktails can unlock new flavors in this wheated bourbon. Read the full article at Maker’s Mark: How to Get the Most From…
At the end of May we returned to the Cotswolds to complete on a boutique Bacchus vineyard. The vineyard is located within historic walled gardens that will add a great feature to the landscaping and p…
Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum gathered in Westminster this week to put differences aside over The Great Get Together Beer. The initiative marks a major, poignant milestone:…
Harvey’s Brewery is marking Sussex Day, on 16th June, with the release of Sussex Stronghold, a limited edition 6.0% ABV beer celebrating Sussex farming, brewing, and the county’s rich agricultural her…
Every week we round up the best beer writing from the past week. This time, we’ve got ’Spoons, the Black Country and a dissenting opinion on low alcohol booze. First, news of the death of an important…
More than 25 years after beginning her brewing career at Fuller’s, St Austell Brewery brewing director Georgina Young has reunited with the company to create a special limited edition beer for its pub…
Who wants to drink a bland mass-market American beer while cheering on our World Cup teams when there are so many great independent UK brewers? Indie Beer campaigner Neil Walker To this end, the Indie…
Which Kavalan bottle is its most awarded ever—and why? The distillery’s 1,000-medal milestone reveals the surprising champion: Solist ex-Bourbon Cask. Read the full article at Kavalan Whisky Hits 1,00…
Think blended Scotch can’t impress? Which six award-winning blends and blended malts prove the skeptics wrong—without breaking the bank? Read the full article at The Best Value Blended Scotch Whiskies…
You’ve seen them at music festivals, liquor stores, and in your friend’s fridge. Now you’re curious. THC drinks, including seltzers, spirit alternatives, and shots, have spread across mainstream retai…
