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Can Islay peat and Mezcal casks create the ultimate summer whisky? Kilchoman’s European Tour 2026 makes a smoky, citrusy case. Read the full article at Kilchoman European Tour 2026 Edition Mezcal Cask…
Tequila, tawny port, Guinness, French wine—what happens when whisky is finished in the most unexpected casks imaginable? Here are 4 that blew my mind. Read the full article at 4 Unique Whisky Cask Fin…
Everyone knows Jack and Coke, but is it really the best way to drink Jack Daniel's? We rank every mixer from worst to best—and the winner might surprise you. Read the full article at Jack Daniel’s Coc…
What happens when an 18th-century German honey recipe meets premium bourbon? Discover why this sweet, smooth liqueur deserves a spot on your shelf. Read the full article at Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur Re…
A shelf full of gold medals tells you about quality, but not value. So which award-winning Scotch whiskies are actually worth buying for under $100? Read the full article at The 7 Best Scotch Whiskies…
The Druid Inn, in Gorsedd, North Wales, welcomed more than 55 walkers on a recent community walk, the largest walking group the pub has hosted to date. The pub holds a monthly walk on the first Saturd…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got Dortmunder, Helles and Obatzda. First, some rather surprising news: the 1984 murder of a real ale enthus…
What do McCaig's Tower and a rum cask have in common? Oban's new 'Little Curiosities' single malt pairs a town-wide scavenger hunt with a limited-edition dram. Read the full article at Oban Little Cur…
WineGB has announced Mayo Wynne Baxter as the Headline Sponsor of the upcoming WineGB Conference, a major industry event bringing together producers, suppliers, and sector leaders from across England…
Think your friends "don't like Scotch"? This iconic Highland single malt might just change their minds. Here's why Glenmorangie belongs in every collection. Read the full article at Glenmorangie The O…
Red, Black, Green, Gold, or Blue? With so many color-coded labels on the shelf, which Johnnie Walker should a newcomer actually buy first? Here's the clear answer. Read the full article at New to Scot…
The non-alcohol beer sector remains in impressive growth across Europe with volumes up by 5.87% in 2025 and by 38% since 2020, new research shows. The latest findings from The Brewers of Europe were p…
The Scottish island's first rum distillery has unveiled its inaugural single cask expression, which has been aged in Sherry wood The post Islay Rum Distillery launches first single cask release appear…
As super-premium Tequila volumes drop, the high-end part of the category is expected to soar by 2030, according to IWSR The post Super-premium Tequila faces 5% drop by 2030 appeared first on The Spiri…
June's lineup of new spirits had us humming the Yellow Submarine song and craving Spicy Margaritas The post Top spirits launches from June 2026 appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Want to explore premium aged whisky without spending on a full bottle? New bottler HIP's flask-style 20cl range starts at just £19.50—here's what's inside. Read the full article at New Spirits Brand H…
Grenada’s Renegade Rum Distillery, renowned for its terroir-driven approach to production, is up for sale The post Renegade Rum Distillery seeks buyer appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Stock Spirits Group is tapping into apéritif occasions through its Limoncè portfolio, including its new bottled Spritz RTD The post Trend surfer: Limoncè appeared first on The Spirits Business.
With further heatwaves on the horizon, The Spirits Business team has put together a list of our very favourite ready-to-drink options The post Booze banter: SB’s favourite RTDs to beat the heat appear…
The Kilchoman 15 is a stunning Islay dram, but at CA$250 a bottle, would you pay premium for a whisky you can almost match for half the price? Read the full article at The Kilchoman 15 Year Old: A Bri…
Japanese wines have long been recognised by the likes of DWWA and IWSC, but for a country whose majority of wineries are mom-and-pop shops, do these accolades actually matter to producers looking to g…
Researchers in Japan say they have developed a naturally derived yeast strain capable of producing significantly higher levels of ornithine, an amino acid commonly used in health supplements, in a bid…
The French spirits firm has fully acquired Sir James 101, three years after taking a minority stake in the alcohol-free cocktail brand The post La Martiniquaise-Bardinet becomes Sir James 101 sole own…
Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam and Joanna respond to a listener’s question: Are RTDs actually a fad? Despite emerging in the late 2010s and becoming a significant part of the beverage alcohol i…
Cocktail ingredients brand DOuMIX? marks World Mojito Day on 11 July with an interpretation of the Havana-born classic serve The post DOuMIX? brings personality to World Mojito Day appeared first on T…
The receiver for Uncle Nearest has filed a counterclaim against Farm Credit Mid-America, alleging it failed to detect fraud for years The post Uncle Nearest receiver claims lender ‘ignored red flags’…
Alessia Antinori has been appointed president of Primum Familiae Vini, the association of 12 historic family-owned wine estates, placing culture, architecture and heritage at the centre of its agenda…
Casillero del Diablo has signed Orlando Bloom as its new global ambassador ahead of a major campaign launch this autumn. Elsewhere, South African wines returned to Soho, Bird in Hand opened a summer t…
Northern Ireland-based Boatyard Double Gin has named Tim Herlihy US national sales and advocacy manager The post Boatyard appoints Tim Herlihy to drive US growth appeared first on The Spirits Business…
