The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
The Indian arm of Diageo, United Spirits, is expected to cease factory operations at another of its Hyderabad sites by the end of August The post Diageo India to close manufacturing unit in Hyderabad…
The ingredients featured in Asian spirits are markedly different from those we find in the West, making the category even more exciting. But which are the best to try? The post Top 10 award-winning As…
Scotch gin producer Ben Lomond has created a special edition to celebrate the upcoming 154th Open golf championship The post Ben Lomond unveils 2026 Open gin appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Bourbon, rye, Tennessee, wheat, corn, single malt, bottled-in-bond—what do all these labels actually mean, and how do they change what's in your glass? Read the full article at Every Type Of American…
When ordering a classic cocktail, drinkers can anticipate how the beverage will likely taste. But as more craft cocktail bars open and drink programs lean into bespoke recipes, predicting the flavor o…
How does a bourbon brand "give the USMNT their flowers"—literally? Jim Beam's stunning floral installation blends art, sport, and Kentucky heritage in Chicago. Read the full article at Jim Beam Gives…
Island Rum Brands has secured a listing for its Black Tears Dry Spiced Cuban rum at the UK retailer Sainsbury's The post Black Tears secures Sainsbury’s listing appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Former wine buyer Felix Hart has talked his way into a job as lead sommelier at a glittering luxury department store. In this third and final extract from Peter Stafford-Bow's comic novel Black Odesa,…
A union has called on the Scottish and UK governments to improve road, rail and sea connections across the north of Scotland The post Scotch transport causing ‘economic self-harm’, says union appeared…
International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) has delivered its biggest year yet. In 2026, the movement has not only raised £33,889 for women’s causes across 88 brew days worldwide, but has als…
From a Martini approved by royalty to simple summer serves and a ‘swicy’ cocktail, here are the top recipes to make from home this month The post Top cocktail recipes for June 2026 appeared first on T…
Dom Pérignon pulled out all the stops for its annual party in Bilbao, Spain last week, delighting a starry guestlist with a performance by Tilda Swinton, and an exclusive tasting of its unreleased 201…
The member-owned merchant has reported an operating loss for its latest financial year, having absorbed much of the cost of the 2024 budget rather than passing it on to members. At a dinner at Noble R…
The wine industry needs to have use both a “carrot and a stick” in order to raise labour standard in viticulture and the supply chain – which may be an “unsexy” topic, but one of increasing importance…
The Old Vine Conference has revealed the shortlist for its inaugural Old Vine Photography Competition, with 21 images selected from entries submitted around the world. The post Old Vine photography sh…
What happens when you distill the windswept character of one of golf's greatest links courses into a bottle? Ben Lomond Gin's latest limited edition has the answer. Read the full article at Ben Lomond…
Gin 1689, which is owned by the Amsterdam Craft Gin Company, has secured two new airport listings in the Netherlands The post Travel retail push for Gin 1689 appeared first on The Spirits Business.
The Speyside based Benromach Distillery has announced the launch of the latest release from its limited-edition Contrasts range. Benromach Contrasts Côte Rôtie (46% ABV) is a 12 Year Old single malt S…
Actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson's Teremana Tequila has launched its first limited edition design series, called The Craft Editions The post Teremana debuts limited design series appeared first on The…
Nevada’s Frey Ranch Distillery has released its first batch of 10-year-old Bourbon, which is available exclusively through a ballot The post Frey Ranch ballots northern Nevada’s ‘oldest’ Bourbon appea…
A steakhouse in name, a wine lover’s destination in practice. Douglas Blyde visits Cooper’s Cut, where Gonzalo Rodriguez Diaz’s cellar, Château Haut-Brion’s legacy and a remarkable historic setting ma…
Fifty years ago, latitude functioned as a useful approximation of climate. Today, the lines are increasingly blurred as equivalent latitudes yield wildly contrasting wine styles, writes James Lawrence…
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• England fans will pay 54p in beer duty on their pint, which is the highest of our Group L competitors. • The World Cup boost could bring in £275m for pubs in additional revenue in beer sales alone,…
Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “While the current relief in business rates for pubs is welcome, pubs continue to pay a disproportionately higher rate which grinds d…
An alcohol duty regime change has led to a boom in lower-strength pint sales and 200 million units removed per year since 2023, new research shows. The results are proof that when Government supports…
Independent cider producer Gravity Theory has secured new national and international travel listings with Virgin Atlantic, Eurostar, and Avanti West Coast. Combined, these operators represent more tha…
Despite a decline in global wine consumption, a recent study found Brazilian visitors are helping to fuel demand for Chilean wine through a growing tourism category that links ski resorts with urban w…
Independent Norfolk brewer Wildcraft has announced the launch of a new beer, Wild Crush, with 25 venues across Norfolk, Suffolk, and beyond set to pour the beer simultaneously this coming weekend. The…
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