The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Glory Days Hospitality has appointed Rachel Orange as head of operations, overseeing Sister Ray and Simone’s in Liverpool The post Liverpool’s Sister Ray makes strategic hire appeared first on The Spi…
Lucas Bols is building a new chapter across China’s booming on-trade by deploying Bols, Passoã, Galliano and Tequila Partida through a disciplined and scalable strategy The post China’s cocktail momen…
In their heyday, Napa Cabs were nothing like today’s stereotypical version. The flower-power vibe of the 1970s was apparent in the rough-around-the-edges, lively, vegetal, and experimental Cabs of tha…
“Colombian rum is entering a stage where it no longer tries to look like Caribbean rum. It is expressing its own identity," believes Ron Viejo de Caldas The post Ron Viejo de Caldas celebrates best of…
Australian independent craft brewery Mountain Culture Beer Co is set to expand its international footprint this July, debuting its Juice Trip Hazy Fruit Enhanced beers in five new markets across Asia.…
Ready to drink (RTD) options are boosting sales for the drinks sector with the category recording double-digit growth in shops and supermarkets, according to new data. The post RTDs hit double-digit g…
A Canadian association has called for clarity from governments over their aim to enable nationwide alcohol access by the end of this month The post CFIB slams Canada’s inaction over DTC alcohol sales…
Scotch brand Old Pulteney has released a 10-year-old single malt to honour its 200th anniversary this year The post Old Pulteney marks 200 years with anniversary whisky appeared first on The Spirits B…
Danish biotech startup Alcolase has locked in €1.5million (£1.3m) of funding to create an enzyme-based treatment for ALDH2 deficiency – an alcoholic intolerance condition that affects around 540 milli…
At Sale e Pepe Mare in The Langham, Douglas Blyde finds a grand Italian revival where polished service, coastal cooking, and serious wine ambition steer a Knightsbridge institution elegantly seawards.…
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Excavations of a fourth-century tomb located a mile from the Great Wall of China uncovered a "masterfully fermented" beer thought to have been brewed under the Zhou dynasty. The post Archaeologists un…
Advice on how to boost taproom profit margins has been revealed in a new report which offers guidance for brewers looking to improve beer sales. The post Ways brewers can improve taproom margins appea…
Hong Kong’s Bar Leone has publicly distanced itself from a soon-to-open venue of the same name in New York City The post Bar Leone warns of NYC dupe bar appeared first on The Spirits Business.
The former Counter 71 site will reopen as Appalachia this June, with ex-Smoking Goat chef Alistair Borer leading a menu inspired by the culinary traditions of the Appalachian region in the US alongsid…
A funeral service was held in the packed Hampshire church of St. Mary Bourne on 1 May for former Christie’s wine specialist Caroline Taverner, who died on 2 April from Ovarian Cancer. The post Remembe…
No longer a mere addition to cocktails, vermouth’s time has come, with bars and brands putting it firmly on the menu The post Vermouth finally gets its starring role appeared first on The Spirits Busi…
The Marathon des Châteaux du Médoc has chosen an 80s theme to celebrate its 40th edition on Saturday 5 September, with 8,500 runners setting off from Pauillac through some of Bordeaux's most famous ap…
Organisers of Indie Beer Scotland have revealed the brewery list for the event, set to feature the biggest range of solely Scottish beers available anywhere in the world. Indie Beer Scotland will take…
Family-owned Glenrinnes Distillery is enticing consumers to discover white spirits made in the heart of one of Scotland’s most beloved whisky regions The post Clear vision: Glenrinnes Distillery appea…
Lochranza Distillery has relaunched its 14-year-old single malt and welcomed a 30-year-old whisky into its core range The post Arran 14YO returns alongside new 30YO appeared first on The Spirits Busin…
Finnish Kyrö Distillery Company has partnered with Warner Bros to launch a limited edition whisky collection inspired by Game of Thrones The post Kyrö ryes up for Game of Thrones collab appeared first…
Buffalo Trace Distillery has reintroduced two Bourbon expressions to its Colonel EH Taylor Jr collection: Four Grain and Cured Oak The post EH Taylor Jr brings back Four Grain and Cured Oak appeared f…
In her work at Akashi-Tai, Miho Komatsu regularly faces misconceptions and confusion about sake. But, rather than simplifying the category, she sees its future success being built on education and emb…
Blessed with sun, white sandy beaches, reserves and protected coves, Shoalhaven is a nature lover’s paradise. Michelle Tchea discovers the best places to eat, drink and stay – and wineries to visit –…
China and Japan had a fantastic performance at Decanter World Wine Awards 2025.
A once‑empty Somerset pub, The Butchers Arms, in Carhampton, is bursting back to life by diversifying to become a thriving community hub. A community library is part of the Butchers Arms’ amenities Si…
New figures confirm a tsunami of business rates appeals against the 2023 rating list, as predicted, says business rates experts at Colliers. According to government (VO) statistics, in the first three…
Nitrogen is one of the trickier nutrients to get right in vines; too much encourages soft, sappy, growth, leading to overly-dense canopies with poor airflow, increased disease risk and slower ripening…
A $20 cocktail can feel like a gamble: The menu offers just a short list of ingredients and the promise of polished presentation with no real guarantee the drink will taste great. Add on the influx of…
