The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
What does it take to be a leading spirits buyer? We connected with some of the industry's brightest talents to learn more The post Top spirits buyers in the UK appeared first on The Spirits Business.
UK-based Craft Gin Club has rebranded to The Curious Drinker, expanding its subscription service to other spirits The post Craft Gin Club revamp shifts focus to spirits appeared first on The Spirits B…
The Kentucky based Michter’s Distillery has announced the launch of the 2026 release of its 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye. Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye (46.4% AB…
According to an Office for National Statistics report, alcohol-specific deaths in the UK in 2024 fell by 6.3%, the first decline since 2018 The post UK alcohol deaths fall from record high appeared fi…
Dutch Barn Vodka has released a limited edition bottle inspired by The Office, the show co-created by the brand's co-owner Ricky Gervais The post Ricky Gervais unveils vodka inspired by The Office app…
Canned cocktails continued to outperform spirits in US control states last month, with volume and value sales up by a third The post RTDs soar in US control states in April appeared first on The Spiri…
Beer still reigns as the country’s most consumed alcoholic beverage by volume, according to data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). In 2023 — the most recent year of…
Kamara in London has revealed a new drinks list that spotlights in-house maceration, fermentation and distillation techniques The post London’s Kamara debuts new seasonal menu appeared first on The Sp…
With its 'wild and fresh' approach, Tsunami Mezcal is excited to shake-up the agave spirits category The post Tsunami Mezcal is making waves across agave spirits appeared first on The Spirits Business…
An Indian court has denied Pernod Ricard’s plea to resume selling spirits in New Delhi, piling onto the legal and regulatory challenges the spirits maker is currently battling in the region. The post…
From Suntory to BrewDog, a flurry of booze brands have leapt into the health sector in a bid to boost revenue. Now, in an uno-reverse, Korean pharmaceutical firm Kyung Nam Pharm, has reportedly set it…
Ten weeks after its launch, wine brand All (Good) Things “has exceeded all expectations in terms of success”, according to its owner and creator, Paul Schaafsma. The post All (Good) Things wine brand…
We’re in the age when the line between bar and restaurant is increasingly blurred. Not only do bars now offer stellar food programs and table service — they’re requiring reservations. The reservation…
Björt, one of the world’s lowest carbohydrate beers, has set its sights on expanding across the UK. Jessica Mason speaks to its founder to investigate how consumer trends for health and wellbeing are…
Britain’s late-night economy has continued to contract amid rising costs and shifting consumer habits, with new figures showing the sector has shrunk by almost 29% since March 2020. The post UK late-n…
One of Poland’s oldest distilleries is heading to auction, offering buyers a rare combination of heritage spirits assets, extensive aged inventory and large-scale redevelopment opportunities in the hi…
Younger drinkers are driving growth in alternative wines, but limited choice, price concerns and weak engagement among older consumers continue to hold the category back, according to new IWSR researc…
Arnaud Jobard will become managing director of the Dugas division of Stock Spirits Group in June, replacing Marianne Loing The post Stock Spirits appoints Dugas MD appeared first on The Spirits Busine…
Kylie Minogue Wines has passed the 27 million bottle mark worldwide, while Australian Vintage launches a high profile Hong Kong campaign for Poco Vino. Elsewhere, Christie’s prepares a landmark wine a…
Whiskey Live Dublin attendees will have the chance to win a rare bottle of Knappogue Castle thanks to Cobblestone Brands The post Cobblestone Brands raffles ‘unicorn’ Irish whiskey appeared first on T…
From the Northern Rhône to Australia’s Barossa Valley, Syrah displays a remarkable range of styles and flavour profiles depending on where it is grown. The post Final call: The Global Syrah Masters 20…
Asahi is boosting Peroni Nastro Azzurro’s presence in Canada by launching a campaign that doubles down on its Italian roots and heritage as well as reconnects the brand with the art of hosting and ent…
In its 57 Rocas Cabernet Sauvignon, Emiliana Organic Vineyards demonstrates the benefits of letting terroir inform winemaking. The post How Maipo demands ‘elegance over sheer power’ appeared first on…
Devon-based Exeter Brewery has launched a new low alcohol version of Darkness Stout, one of its best-known beers. The move is in response to fast-growing demand for full flavour alternatives with lowe…
Lotte Peplow, Brewers Association’s American craft beer ambassador, looks at how best to combine World Cup football with US craft beer Photographs: Brewers Association Beer and football go together li…
Exeter Brewery has launched a new low-alcohol version of Darkness stout, one of its best-known beers. It’s in response to growing demand for full-flavour alternatives with lower strength. Darkness Low…
St Austell Brewery is launching its latest impact report in a bold and practical way, rolling out biodegradable, plantable beer mats across its South West pub estate. Following the launch of its first…
If what you like is a monthly cartoon by David Bailey, you’re in luck, because we publish a new one on the last day of every month. If only it came with dip dip sticks and a toy! We can do this becaus…
Pamela Muir, insolvency partner at Thorntons, asks what the collapse of BrewDog and Innis & Gunn tells the UK craft brewing industry This summer should, by rights, be a good one for UK craft brewers.…
Many makers of low- and no-alcohol beverages are positioning their products around the when, where, and why. The post Rising to the Occasion: Positioning NA Beer appeared first on Brewers Association.
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