The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
The Whiskey Wash · 11 Sept 2026
Want to know what's inside Pappy Van Winkle's coveted 2026 collection—and what each of the six bottles will cost you? Here's the full lineup revealed. Read the full article at Pappy Van Winkle 2026 Co…
What do you get when you join Bluegrass Distillers' new Bottle Club? Think quarterly whiskey, free tours, and exclusive access to Elkwood Farm's craft releases. Read the full article at Bluegrass Dist…
What happens when you blend seven distinct mashbills across three states with Texas Hill Country heat? Milam & Greene's Unabridged Volume 5 has the answer. Read the full article at Milam & Greene Unab…
What happens when hip-hop's first hit meets a rye-forward bourbon? 2XO and The Sugarhill Gang blend "Rapper's Delight" into a brown sugar bomb whiskey. Read the full article at 2XO & Sugarhill Gang La…
How did a Fife bottler launched just two years ago land six finalist spots at the 2026 Scottish Whisky Awards? Saltire Rare Malt's rise continues. Read the full article at Saltire Rare Malt Lands Six…
Nicola Bates, WineGB CEO, said: “English and Welsh wine is one of the UK’s fastest‑growing rural industries, but without targeted support in this budget we risk losing momentum. We simply…Continue rea…
There are plenty of signs that autumn has arrived, but at Exeter Brewery it’s the return of Falls Over that marks the unofficial start to the season. A deep ruby ale at 5% ABV, Fall’s Over is a tradit…
Wetherspoon’s autumn beer festival, from 7th-18th October, will feature brewers from Ukraine and Singapore for the first time. Other overseas brewers come from China, Denmark, and the USA, and their b…
The Crieff-based Glenturret Distillery, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, said to be defined not only by time, but by the impression it leaves behind. The Glenturret Remanence…
Tennent's has officially entered the growing stout category with the launch of Tennent's Stout.
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Can an Iowa craft distillery produce a rye whiskey worth chasing? Cedar Ridge's Nine & Three Quarters, aged nearly a decade, might just hit the sweet spot. Read the full article at Cedar Ridge Nine &…
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The Speyside-based GlenAllachie Distillery, has announced the launch of the fourth release in its limited-edition Sinteis Series. The GlenAllachie Sinteis Part IV (58.5% ABV) is a 10 Year Old cask-str…
Is it possible that 2026 could eventually be looked back on as the make-or-break year for Scotch whisky? In July, the U.S. finally lifted its 15 month tariff on Scotch, one that had contributed to a 1…
What love story led a couple to select an ex-Cognac cask single malt at Bladnoch? Discover Loch Maberry Chapter Three, limited to just 458 bottles worldwide. Read the full article at Bladnoch Loch Mab…
CAMRA’s Pub Heritage Group is appealing to experienced pub owners and operators to consider taking on the Star Inn, Netherton before its marketing period comes to an end. The Star Inn, Netherton. Phot…
What happens when Scotch whisky meets century-old Mongolian oak for the first time? The GlenAllachie's Sinteis Part IV reveals a bold, unprecedented experiment. Read the full article at GlenAllachie S…
Can a whisky truly capture the character of a single barley variety? Aberargie's new Expressions series lets you taste Golden Promise and Laureate side by side. Read the full article at Aberargie Expr…
What happens when the world's first naturally black gin meets a colour-changing can? Scapegrace's viral Black expression arrives in New Zealand's first UV-reactive RTD. Read the full article at Scapeg…
What happens when Islay peat meets full-term Cognac cask maturation? Kilchoman's bold new release balances smoke, stone fruit and spice in a vibrant single malt. Read the full article at Kilchoman Cog…
How do you honor a grandfather's legacy in Bourbon form? Neeley Family Distillery's 10-year-old PaPaw's Legacy Reserve offers a bittersweet, ever-replenished answer. Read the full article at Neeley Fa…
What makes Koopers Whiskey's newly relabeled Prodigal Son Bourbon a fitting tribute to coming home? Discover the four-grain blend behind this Texas release. Read the full article at Koopers Whiskey Un…
What drove DuBlasé Whiskey to launch three aged straight bourbons after an 82% sales surge? Discover the brand's biggest release since it debuted in 2021. Read the full article at DuBlasé Whiskey Debu…
