The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Stoli Group's flagship vodka has launched a brand activation at Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates The post Stoli vodka pops up at Dubai Duty Free appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
From fruity and tropical to stony and herbal, there's a Sauvignon style for everyone, if you know where to look. These organic examples are perfect for summer.
You love whisky, but do you know how it's actually made? We break down every step from grain to glass, revealing the secrets behind your favorite dram. Read the full article at How Whisky Is Made: Ing…
No grape has experienced the simultaneous highs and lows of the wine world quite like Chardonnay. Perhaps befitting its very nature, it has existed as both the base material for many of the world’s mo…
Franck Waechter has left the Tax Free World Association, with a replacement to be named in ‘due course’ The post TFWA managing director departs appeared first on The Spirits Business.
The winemaking director at New Zealand's Cloudy Bay features in this year’s Master Winemaker 100 guide. He tells db about enjoying rough edges, knowing when to leave wines alone and where he'd replica…
What makes a wheated bourbon stand out from the crowd? Redwood Empire's new Colonel Armstrong packs double the wheat—and a 1,400-year-old redwood legacy. Read the full article at Redwood Empire Launch…
Sauternes has not been favoured by shifting drinking habits, with the botrytised wines flying in the face of the movement towards fresh, light pours. But, like Port before it, one producer is looking…
The 24-year-old single malt from the Bacardi-owned Aberfeldy is available exclusively from the distillery in Perthshire and its online store The post Aberfeldy launches white Port cask-finished distil…
With summer in full swing, the Côtes du Rhône AOC has launched a campaign targeting younger consumers by encouraging them to refresh their expectations as well as their glass, by chilling their wine.…
The Michelin Guide has revealed its inaugural Burgundy wine selection, awarding its highest three-grape distinction to nine producers as the company expands beyond restaurants and hotels into wine rat…
The success of the wines of Asti in this year’s Global Sparkling Masters is testament to the enduring quality of these quintessentially Italian products. The post Why Asti is hitting the sweet spot ap…
Pubs and bars across England and Wales saw overnight trade surge after England's World Cup victory over Mexico, with transactions matching or exceeding typical Saturday night levels into the early hou…
The 2026 World Cup may still be unfolding, but what happens when the competing nations are judged by the global reach of their biggest beer brands instead? We put all 48 countries through a beer World…
Female-founded brand Neurita has teamed up with Xdrinks to launch its range of 100% agave Tequilas in Spain The post Neurita Tequila heads to Spain appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Shervene Blackburn has left William Grant & Sons to return to Bacardi as global director of advocacy and experience The post Bacardi names global advocacy director appeared first on The Spirits Busine…
Can one brand really win every blended Scotch category at a major competition? Dewar's just did exactly that at the IWC 2026, taking all seven age classes. Read the full article at Dewar’s Is The Best…
Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the release of the Spring 2026 edition of its Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond – Spring 2026 Edition (50% A…
What does a $200 million bourbon destination look like? Horse Soldier Bourbon just unveiled its 240-acre Kentucky campus—and it's only the beginning. Read the full article at Horse Soldier Bourbon Ope…
Scotch whisky firm Saltire Rare Malt has invested in what it has described as its “biggest international expansion to date” to meet global demand for Scotch whisky. The post Saltire Rare Malt hires fi…
Rioja's single-site excellence...
An outstanding showing for a category on track to produce a steady stream of world class wines.
Cult winery Domaine Le Roc des Anges' new owner Thibault Ponthier was in London recently, setting out his plans for the Roussillon estate, the draw of the terroir, and how to address the wider problem…
After football fans took to social media to slam former England player David Beckham for drinking a "posh" drink at a World Cup game, db tapped industry figures for their reactions. The post Beckham ‘…
Sazerac's Barton 1792 Distillery has introduced two landmark whiskeys to its portfolio: straight rye and a 15-year-old cask strength Bourbon The post Barton 1792 adds 15YO Bourbon to range appeared fi…
What happens when a 200-year-old family bourbon recipe finally goes public? Uncle Boojie's just joined the Kentucky Bourbon Trail—here's the story. Read the full article at Uncle Boojie’s Joins the Ke…
The deadline to submit content for this month's mailout is Sunday 26th July 2026. Each month, the Guild distributes a newsletter to members, industry partner representatives and the public which conta…
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has been appointed the official beer supplier of golf's original championship, The Open, for a fourth consecutive year. The 154th Open will take place at Royal…
American craft beer will be in the spotlight this summer as the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade association for small and independent American craft brewers – returns to the UK with a ma…
Independent cider producer - Gravity Theory - is launching two new fruit flavours in 330/440ml cans, elevated by a draught debut response over the past few months. The new flavours - Berry Cherry and…
