The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Republic National Distributing Company is planning to cut more than 50 jobs in Ohio as it closes three sites in the US state The post RNDC to axe 56 jobs in Ohio appeared first on The Spirits Business…
British rock group The Stranglers has partnered with Caskade Drinks to bottle a single malt Scotch whisky named for the 1982 single Golden Brown The post Rock band The Stranglers release Golden Brown…
Tennent's Lager's new advertising campaign has famed Scottish actor Rory McCann delivering a 'rallying cry' for the nation
The category of grape spirits still retains its diverse flavour appeal, impressing the judges at this year's The Brandy & Cognac Masters The post Top 10 award-winning Cognacs and brandies appeared fir…
Actor Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Vodka has unveiled its latest limited edition bottle, which honours the roots and art of camouflage The post Have you seen Crystal Head’s new collectable bottle? appea…
Loch Lomond Group-owned Ben Lomond Gin has taken the next step in enhancing its sustainability credentials by unveiling a ‘bold’ new bottle design The post Ben Lomond Gin evolves bottle design appeare…
Beer Day Britain, the UK’s annual national beer day happens on June 15th 2026 (and in Northern Ireland as Beer Day Northern Ireland). This year is the event’s 11th anniversary, and it falls on a Monda…
The Spanish-inspired restaurant and wine bar in Yorkhill has quickly gathered pundit acclaim and customer popularity
The on-demand video library in the Membership Area of the website has been updated and now includes the Burton IPA 200 seminar. There are 20 videos of various Guild training and events that you can wa…
Award-winning independent brewery Elusive Brewing is celebrating a double triumph this week, following its 10th anniversary party. The Finchampstead-based team welcomed the local community, beer enthu…
RECORD BOOM IN SALES OF LOWER STRENGTH BEERS • New regime has led to boom in lower-strength pint sales and 200 million units of alcohol removed per year since 2023, BBPA finds • Incentive has meant mo…
Mark Fords Study of a Blackbird was the winner for 2026 Fabulous photographs of nature have been captured in the winning images of Shepherd Neame’s annual spring photography competition. The Faversham…
It’s lights, CAMRA, action, as the Campaign for Real Ale rolls out new TV campaign Pubs, pints and people are the stars of the show in CAMRA’s first ever TV advert, being shown to Sky TV viewers acros…
The Clive in Cardiff reopens as a Nest Pub after £350,000 transformation Greene King has opened its first franchise pub in Wales and its 30th Nest Pub overall. The Clive in Cardiff has re-opened as a…
• Vault City Brewery has launched a limited-edition caffeinated sour beer to help Scottish fans stay energised during late-night World Cup 2026 fixtures. • Blue Brew combines an Iron Brew-inspired fla…
• Avanti West Coast partners with Titanic Brewery to serve Staffordshire beer • Indian Pale Ale branded exclusively for train operator’s onboard menu • Partnership supports local businesses in Staffor…
Glenmorangie Highland Single Malt has been at the forefront of Scotch innovation for more than 180 years The post Infinite delights: Glenmorangie The Infinita 18YO appeared first on The Spirits Busine…
Fatty salmon sashimi, iron-rich tuna nigiri, cucumber maki, fish roe gunkan… these are the takeaways I crave most when temperatures hit 30°C. And what better to pair them with than a crisp and mineral…
It’s official. Beer festival season is in full swing. We’re seeing new beers and new collaborations at every turn. What’s even better is that we’re seeing new breweries come to life, too. And in Londo…
Following a lull for Vinexpo Asia at the end of May, this week is proving to be key for the Bordeaux en primeur campaign with a flurry of major names out this week, including a "quintessential" Mouton…
Using non-food grade PVC does not comply with FDA regulations, and we urge member breweries to examine their PVC piping. The post Reminder: FDA Food-Contact Rules Apply to Grain Conveyance Equipment a…
Isle of Arran Distillers has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, in partnership with The James Hutton Institute, to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of James Hutton, the pion…
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When Sip & Guzzle snagged the top spot on the annual North America’s 50 Best list in April, it somehow felt like Shingo Gokan was finally getting his flowers. This may look like an odd statement if yo…
The Caribbean craft cocktail scene is becoming a world-class destination. The post The Caribbean Might Be the Most Exciting Cocktail Destination Right Now appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Sancerre is one of the most popular names in white wine. Though it may have experienced a bump in interest thanks to a cameo in Taylor Swift’s most recent documentary, the Loire Valley appellation’s s…
The 79th annual Tony Awards will take place this weekend with cocktails created by Dewar’s and the Baccarat Speakeasy The post Inside this year’s Tony Award cocktails appeared first on The Spirits Bus…
Brown-Forman’s Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple broke through the million-case sales mark for the first time in 2025 The post Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple sales pass 1m cases appeared first on The Spiri…
Family-owned Lochlea Distillery has launched its second annual limited edition single malt in its Wine Cask series The post Lochlea Red Wine Cask returns for second year appeared first on The Spirits…
The Texas vodka brand will launch a major push across UK retail, trade and hospitality this summer, declaring "it's time to bring the fun back". The post Tito’s Vodka embarks on first ever UK campaign…
