The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
No cocktail puts its ingredients on display quite like a Martini. There’s nowhere to hide in this combination of gin, vermouth, and possibly a dash of bitters or a bit of brine. If the spirit is sub-p…
Christie's is auctioning the cellar of a Silicon valley pioneer - a single‑owner collection of breadth and depth assembled over 50 years "for the simple pleasure of enjoying great bottles with friends…
As part of its Mezcalito Mirage takeover series, Motel Mezcal visited Kuala Lumpur and Auckland to up its presence in the Asia Pacific region The post Motel Mezcal expands APAC footprint appeared firs…
This June, the team behind Cinder will launch a new bakery-bar-bistro concept in north London’s St John’s Wood, where guests can bag fresh pastries in the morning before returning to taste a revolving…
The Mumbai suburb of Bandra has welcomed a new bar named Papi, offering ‘expressive and ingredient-led’ cocktails The post Papi opens in Mumbai appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Indian agave spirit Maya Pistola has increased its presence in London with trade show appearances and a new bar listing The post Maya Pistola expands London presence appeared first on The Spirits Busi…
Drinks brand owners looking at gaining traction across Asia are seeing the global travel retail (GTR) sector’s potential. Not only is GTR the ideal space to capture attention, it is also deft at accru…
With more than 27 million bottles worldwide, equivalent to more than 135 million glasses poured. The range is now distributed across 36 international markets and stocked by major retailers including T…
The Drinks Bureau has combined its award-winning Margarita with lager to create the UK’s first canned alcoholic Lagerita in the grocery sector The post Drinks Bureau cocktail taps into fruit-led beer…
Seasonality isn’t restricted to just food menus. Some drinks programs rely on each season’s best produce for house-made cordials, shrubs, tinctures, and other elements to flavor their cocktails. It’s…
The craft cider category has seen strong growth over the last 12 months, and Devon-based Sandford Orchards is reporting record sales and new retail listings. And now the company has launched a ‘Cider…
Australian Vintage has taken over Hong Kong with an immersive activation campaign, including a Poco Vino tram that was officially launched today in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The post All aboard Poco…
When you’re out for a beer do you mix things up or find one you like and remain with it? John Keeling, recovering from a recent knee operation, has his own views and his sticking to them. Well since I…
Advocacy platform Women Leading Spirits has rebranded to better reflect its growing role across the industry The post Women Leading Spirits shares new identity appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Ready-to-drink cocktail brand Moth is celebrating the start of summer in London by giving away 10,000 canned Margaritas for free from 4-6 June The post Moth kicks off summer with 10,000 free Margarita…
The cybersphere is alight with theories over which wine Knicks player Josh Hart was sipping when he audaciously turned up to a press conference for the New York NBA team, glass in hand. The post Josh…
Bar teams from across Europe will head to Serbia on 6 June for the third edition of Belgrade Cocktail Fest The post Belgrade Cocktail Fest returns in June appeared first on The Spirits Business.
The LVMH-owned wines and spirits group has announced a long-term partnership with Silverstone, with Moët & Chandon becoming the circuit’s official Champagne partner. The post Moët Hennessy secures lon…
This year’s Fèis Ìle and Ardbeg Day bottling, Dolce, combines the Islay distillery’s signature peat with sweet Sicilian fortified wine The post La dolce vita: Ardbeg appeared first on The Spirits Busi…
The national body for the English and Welsh wine industry WineGB has appointed Charlie Holland to be its new chair. The move coincides with English and Welsh wine enjoying a period of sustained expans…
The post United Experiences debuts lounge-style wine fair in London appeared first on The Drinks Business.
DioniLife, the non-alcohol portfolio company, has announced its Mash Gang non-alc beer brand has selected new brewers to help support its continued expansion. Bringing enhanced facilities, techniques…
An investigation has concluded that Pernod India withheld the real composition and age of its Scotch whiskies in order to pay lower taxes in the market. The post India accuses Pernod Ricard of Scotch…
Despite a challenging economic landscape, the UK beer category in the on-trade has grown to a record £14bn value, according to Heineken UK. It now accounts for nearly half (45%) of total wet sales in…
An Exeter brewer has spoken of their pride in reaching the final judging of this year’s Champion Beer of Britain (CBOB) competition. Among the shortlisted brews at Cambridge Beer Festival last week wa…
Autumn and winter 2015 brought heavy storms and severe flooding to the U.K. As news came in of sandbags and dinghy rescue missions, one image cut through the gloom: two men waist-deep in the flooded b…
The power of documenting what’s already happening in your brewery. The post What Argenta Brewing Can Teach Every Brewery About Social Media appeared first on Brewers Association.
In his latest Decanter magazine column, Hugh Johnson writes about his efforts to study and support the 'increasingly exciting' English wine scene.
What we said then about Southern Italian gems and natural wine…
This May half-term, families can enjoy dining for less at Heartwood Inns, with children eating free across all pubs from 25th to 29th May. The offer invites families to relax and enjoy quality time to…
