The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
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Since Covid-19 took over the world in 2020, workplace culture, and in-office expectations, haven’t been the same. The rise of remote work led many companies to cut back on their real estate holdings,…
Brown-Forman has halted whiskey production at Irish distillery Slane “for the next number of years” to align with market conditions The post Production paused at Slane Irish Whiskey Distillery appeare…
Republic National Distributing Company has completed the sale of its assets in 11 US states to Reyes Beverage Group The post Reyes completes RNDC deal in 11 US markets appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
The CEO of LVMH-owned Volcán de mi Tierra tells us why the UK is set to become the next major market for Tequila The post Volcán CEO bets on UK as next big Tequila market appeared first on The Spirits…
Eve Bar by Adam Handling in London’s Covent Garden has had a redesign under the Three Cs concept, offering caviar, Champagne and cocktails The post Adam Handling revamps Eve Bar with added caviar appe…
Kentucky's Bardstown Bourbon Company has partnered with whisky maker Mars to develop a blend that combines Bourbon and Japanese single malts The post Bardstown and Mars create Japanese-Bourbon blend a…
Texan vodka giant Tito's has rolled out its first national UK campaign as part of the brand's long-term investment in the market The post Tito’s reveals its first UK-wide campaign appeared first on Th…
While Merlot originated in Bordeaux, the grape grows well all around the world. Its cultivation now stretches from its homeland in Europe to the Pacific Northwest of the United States and the Southern…
Jeroboams boss Matt Tipping remains “quietly optimistic” of hitting £40m in group sales during the current, despite the cumulative impact – and speed – of the cost increases facing the industry, which…
Three glasses of wine. Three lost days. One very telling podcast. Benjamin Jack on the wellness cult, the war on alcohol, and why the wine industry needs to start fighting back. The post Steven Bartle…
Chinese wine merchant and distributor, Purple Rain, tells Joyce Yip the challenges and creativity behind Chinese winemaking. The post How Purple Rain is tackling the Chinese wine dilemma appeared firs…
Laurent-Perrier has reported rising sales and profits for 2025-26, outperforming a global Champagne market that continues to contract. The post Laurent-Perrier returns to growth despite Champagne head…
Japanese spirits giant Suntory has reintroduced its Hibiki 12-Year-Old whisky to the global travel retail market for the first time in more than a decade. The post Suntory’s Hibiki 12 year old returns…
Brown-Forman investors will be looking for signs of recovery when the spirits group reports results later this week. The update comes as the company pauses production at its Slane Irish whiskey distil…
Carmen DO spans Chile's wine regions, with a range that foregrounds unique terroirs, varieties with history and – crucially – the growers that serve as vineyard custodians over generations. The post H…
Lidl is set to become the first retailer to launch an Asti Rosé following the official introduction of the new DOCG category earlier this year. The post Lidl to launch first Asti Rosé as new DOCG cate…
From "harmful use" to "no safe level" in a decade: Tom Bruce-Gardyne looks at how the language of alcohol policy has shifted – and what it reveals about who is really driving the public health debate.…
It's harder than ever to produce quality wines on a tight budget, but the excellence of this year's entries was there for all to see, reports Patrick Schmitt MW. The post All the medallists from The G…
The Oxford Spirit Group has confirmed that The Oxford Artisan Distillery will reopen at its original site in June 2027 The post Oxford Artisan Distillery to reopen in 2027 appeared first on The Spirit…
Spirits importer Helmsman Imports and distributor 7th Sky Ventures have partnered to help emerging brands enter the Florida market The post Helmsman Imports and 7th Sky partner in Florida appeared fir…
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Islay distillery Bruichladdich has brought back one of its ‘most iconic’ whiskies, Yellow Submarine The post Bruichladdich’s Yellow Submarine resurfaces appeared fir…
London Distillery Company (LDC) has announced the launch of its first single malt whisky series, exploring the versatility and evolution of the distillery’s original spirit through cask finishes never…
This year’s BCB Brooklyn event is set to welcome almost 200 exhibitors, from major spirits companies to innovative newcomers The post BCB Brooklyn 2026: what not to miss appeared first on The Spirits…
Napa Valley growers are being urged to track down potentially infected grapevines after agricultural officials discovered an invasive pest capable of spreading a devastating vine disease. The post Nap…
That’s probably the question on many a pink wine drinker’s lips, and Patrick Schmitt MW gives his verdict following a blind tasting against the competition. The post What does the new Queen rosé taste…
Six months into his role as master blender for Chivas Brothers, Kevin Balmforth gives us an insight into the scale of the role The post What does it take to be Chivas Brothers’ master blender? appeare…
Beginning its 'ongoing reopening', from today – June 1 – guests will be able to stay, dine and meet in the landmark Glasgow city centre hotel
British-Indian vodka Desi Daru has teamed up with Bandra Bhai bar at Pahli Hill in London to introduce the Mango Specials cocktail menu The post Desi Daru Mango headlines Bandra Bhai menu appeared fir…
As global wine consumption falls to its lowest level in more than 60 years, producers are increasingly focusing on provenance, authenticity and site-specific wines to capture value rather than volume.…
