The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
What makes Kilchoman's first-ever age statement whisky so special? Rockside 11 is Islay's only Single Farm Single Malt—grown, malted, and matured all on-site. Read the full article at Kilchoman Rocksi…
Rioja reincarnated...
After a decade of distilling, what does Isle of Harris Distillery's new signature single malt taste like—and when can you finally get your hands on a bottle? Read the full article at Isle of Harris Di…
More light whiskey is appearing on shelves than ever before—but what actually is it, and why did a spirit invented to save the industry nearly vanish? Read the full article at Light Whiskey: The Ameri…
Can a rye-focused brand pull off a wheat whiskey? WhistlePig's Declaration marks a bold departure for their US 250 anniversary—here's how this summer sipper holds up. Read the full article at WhistleP…
Can a Highland single malt thrive in the supermarket aisle? Tomatin's award-winning Double Cask and 10 Year Old are proving there's real appetite for quality Scotch. Read the full article at Tomatin E…
A cherished but endangered resource...
It’s 9:30 p.m. in New York City. A boisterous bachelorette party of eight waltzes through the West Village to its final destination. When the women arrive, they’re escorted to a sleek, brown leather b…
Isle of Arran Distillers has announced the appointment of Chimera Brand Development as its new UK distribution and brand-building partner, for its Arran and Lagg single malt whiskies. The partnership…
The Edinburgh distillery’s new cans of single grain whisky were designed to open up more occasions for enjoying Scotch The post Port of Leith Distillery launches Table Whisky cans appeared first on Th…
Cask Connoisseur has released its annual ranking of the UK and Ireland's favourite whisky distilleries, but which one came out on top? The post Top 10 most popular whisky distilleries in 2026 appeared…
Our July roundup features 20 recipes as we assume your at-home cocktail-making might increase this month, considering heatwaves and all that The post Top cocktail recipes for July 2026 appeared first…
Salford-based independent brewer and pub retailer Hydes has appointed Peter Borg-Neal as its new chairman. Borg-Neal, 65, succeeds Richard Lancaster, who is stepping down after successfully guiding th…
Could you identify eight mystery drams by flavour alone? SMWS launches its first UK blind tasting championship, with a lifetime membership up for grabs. Read the full article at SMWS Sets Out To Find…
Lightly peated 11-year-old Rockside single malt is the first age statement core expression from Islay-based Kilchoman Distillery The post Kilchoman adds Rockside 11YO to core range appeared first on T…
Radico Khaitan believes there is ‘significant headroom’ to grow the vodka category in India after its Magic Moments brand soared by 43% The post Indian vodka Magic Moments hits 3.25m cases in Q1 appea…
An Iberian epic in the making...
Ever wondered why distillers throw away the first pour or obsess over which floor a barrel sits on? These surprising bourbon traditions reveal more than you'd think. Read the full article at 5 Bourbon…
For such a classic cocktail, Martinis couldn’t be more “2026.” They’re chic and Instagrammable, tasty and customizable, and, well, boozy. The cocktail has an on-again-off-again relationship with Ameri…
Independent distributor Maverick Drinks has partnered with Tequila brand Tromba to launch its portfolio in the UK The post Tequila Tromba lands in UK appeared first on The Spirits Business.
A passenger has claimed one small gesture towards the cabin crew assisted in a string of unexpected perks, such as Champagne, being offered during a flight. The post Flight passenger claims one ‘simpl…
The intensive two-day June event blends education, tastings and storytelling to inspire a new generation of Hungarian wine ambassadors. Rebecca Lo reports. The post Inaugural BOR Camp launches in Sout…
The future of the fine wine trade will be shaped not just by relationships and expertise, but by the ability to turn information into insight, says Tom Burchfield, Liv-ex's head of decision intelligen…
Mezzacorona, a world-class wine sanctuary nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, celebrates summer with its range of hand-harvested Castel Firmian wines. The post Mezzacorona offers a taste of the Alp…
The head chef at London bakery, bistro and wine bar No. Forty Nine discusses working with her father and learning from great chefs. The post Chef Q&A: Ella Williams appeared first on The Drinks Busine…
Japanese brewer Sapporo Breweries has announced plans to plough around $643 million (£470m) for a stake in a new joint venture with Danish brewer Carlsberg, as the companies seek to expand their prese…
Pernod Ricard-owned Altos has revealed its inaugural global campaign, designed to broaden the appeal of Tequila in cocktails The post Altos targets cocktails in first global campaign appeared first on…
Douglas Blyde explores Jul's, the lavish new St James's restaurant marrying Aegean glamour with serious drinks credentials, and asks whether style can keep pace with substance. The post Wine List of t…
Kirker Greer-owned Born Irish Whiskey has secured an on-trade listing with Mitchells & Butlers' Irish pub brand O'Neill's The post Born Irish gains listing with Mitchells & Butlers appeared first on T…
The House of The Viceroy 1977 is preparing for its global launch with a 15-year-old Speyside single malt and a Monsoon Heat Premium Botanical Gin The post A legacy reimagined: The Viceroy 1977 appeare…
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