The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Thursday 11th June: 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-edit…
Lewes, East Sussex – 11 June 2026 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…
The UK's Biggest Beer Festival and the UK's Biggest Keg Ecosystem Come Together ekeg announced as Official Keg Partner of We Are Beer's London and Bristol Craft Beer Festivals 2026 We Are Beer, the UK…
• MPs and Peers from across political divides are gathering in Westminster bars to launch a special initiative encouraging people to come together across differences. • Westminster event kicks off the…
CHORUS – A BEER FOR WINE LOVERS Chorus Fine English Sparkling Beer is the drink that wine lovers didn’t know they were missing. Chorus speaks the language of fine wine, while being unmistakably brilli…
Sales Manager at Orbit Beers Closing Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 18:00 Gawain Fri, 06/12/2026 - 07:23 Location: London Contract: Full-time Salary: Competitive, and experience dependent, plus compan…
Brown-Forman offered up a taste of its Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey brand’s limited edition release Halo MK1 this week. Prior to the event, hosted in its London headquarters, Jessica Mason discover…
You would be hard-pressed to find another alcoholic beverage as synonymous with a specific historic group as rum. How much rum did pirates really drink, or has the drink’s history been mythologised ov…
Though only truly blossoming into the form we recognise today in the mid-19th century, the origins of gin go back significantly further, not just in the United Kingdom but over in the Netherlands, too…
Last week, I heard the sad news that my friend and mentor Rob Jones had passed away. You might be thinking, “Who the hell is Rob Jones?” But even if you haven’t heard his name, you’ll probably be fami…
June is Pride Month, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at the social media feeds or press releases of the country’s biggest beverage-alcohol companies. Less than two years into the second Trump admi…
What makes Old Forester's most coveted release worth $225 a bottle? President's Choice returns with bourbon and rye single barrels—here's how to get one. Read the full article at Old Forester Presiden…
Can an Iowa single malt rival the big names? Cedar Ridge’s Pete & Sherri Married 2nd Anniversary blends peat and sherry for a surprising ride. Read the full article at Cedar Ridge The QuintEssential P…
Can a 25- or 30-year whisky bridge generations? The Macallan’s new film with James and Jack Marsden shows how time, craft, and heritage connect. Read the full article at The Macallan “Drink of a Gener…
Penelope Bourbon has announced the launch of two expressions as part of its new Classic Series. Penelope Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, was produced using a mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12%…
Which single barrel bourbons earned Double Gold at SFWSC 2026—and what makes each one stand out? Meet all seven winners, from icons to tiny releases. Read the full article at The Best Single Barrel Bo…
What happens when Maker’s Mark pushes wheat to the limit? Explore Star Hill Farm 2026’s new mash bills, hard wheat twist, and tasting notes. Read the full article at Dr. Blake Layfield on the Whisky T…
Which Indian single malt impressed every judge enough to earn a rare Double Gold at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition? Meet DeVANS GianChand. Read the full article at GianChand Wins Ind…
What happens when single malt Scotch meets sherry casks carrying over 55 years of solera history? GlenAllachie's Masters of Wood Series Edition 2 answers that question. Read the full article at GlenAl…
Why is Booker's latest bourbon called the "Milkshake Batch"? The answer lies in a beloved family tradition started by legendary master distiller Booker Noe. Read the full article at Booker’s Bourbon R…
The Cotswolds Distillery has announced the launch of the seventh limited-edition release in its Hearts & Crafts Series. Cotswolds Hearts & Crafts Madeira Cask (54% ABV) is an English single malt whisk…
What if the next great American whiskey isn't from Kentucky? Brewzle Fest 2026 showcases 35+ emerging distilleries reshaping the craft whiskey landscape. Read the full article at Brewzle Fest 2026 Com…
British-Indian vodka brand Desi Daru has landed a spot on the new Planetarium cocktail menu at The Dorchester’s Vesper Bar The post Desi Daru’s Saturn headlines Vesper Bar menu appeared first on The S…
In case you need a reminder, the 2026 Fifa World Cup kicks off tonight. From bottle designs to bar carts, here's how brands are celebrating The post Top 10 spirits activations for the World Cup appear…
Can a single golf shot win you an entire whisky cask? Eden Mill's new simulator challenge at its St Andrews distillery says yes—and it only costs £10 to try. Read the full article at Eden Mill’s Golf…
Green River Distilling Co. is releasing its oldest product yet: Toasted Double Oak Bourbon, bottled at 115.1 proof at eight years old. The high-proof whiskey will be the first in the new Distillery Se…
The single estate Cognac producer hopes to engage a younger generation with a new look for its flagship bottling The post Frapin debuts collectors’ edition VSOP Cognac appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
Just as spirits nerds yearn for hard-to-find bottles to add to their collections, oenophiles will always pine over a suite of coveted bottles. Whether due to astronomical prices or low allocations, so…
