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Film a quick phone clip showing how your brewery handles real taproom situations, and we’ll feature it in the BA’s free Front-of-House Taproom Staff Training Program. The post Show Us How You Do It: F…
Entries have opened for the 2027 Greek Beer Awards, and they’re open to brewers from across Europe, including the UK. A judging session at the Greek Beer Awards. Photograph: Max Brown Breweries can en…
From single malt spirit to chestnut casks — this month's round-up of releases from English whisky distilleries shows the best of the category's innovative spirit. Read the full article at New English…
Can Aldi's Glen Marnoch Speyside single malt punch above its budget price tag, or does a bitter, caramel-heavy palate let down its promising nose? Read the full article at Glen Marnoch Speyside Single…
What was the world's best-selling bourbon called before it was Jim Beam? Uncover five surprising facts, from Old Tub to a backyard yeast strain. Read the full article at 5 Things You Didn’t Know About…
This month marks 60 years in the bourbon industry for distilling legend Jim Rutledge. His claim to fame is bringing Four Roses Bourbon back to the United States after decades of only being sold in Jap…
What happens when an Islay single malt meets a cent Read the full article at Bowmore 14 Year Old Unveils Kalamkari Gift Pack for Diwali
Which Indian single malt did trade buyers rate highest at the USA Spirits Ratings 2026? See the top five, from Indri's Diwali release to a travel-only Amrut. Read the full article at These 5 Indian Wh…
Cù Bòcan, the lightly peated, experimental single malt brand produced at Tomatin Distillery each winter, has announced the launch of the ninth release in its limited-edition Creation Series. Its oldes…
What do witches, hidden gold and a phantom train have to do with Scotch? Lady of the Glen's new Samhain Series pairs seven single casks with Scottish legends. Read the full article at Lady of the Glen…
Cheap bourbon isn’t glamorous. The labels don’t tout special barrel finishes or unique age statements. The bottles won’t sit on the back of your home bar gathering the dust that will only be wiped off…
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What links a Kentucky-only bonded bourbon, a Jura-finished whiskey, and a coronation blend? All won IWSC 2026 Trophies. Meet the seven winners. Read the full article at The World’s Best Whisky Accordi…
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What links a 14th-century stone cross to Glen Scotia's whisky? Find out at its Halloween takeover at Luss Distillery, with folklore-inspired tastings. Read the full article at Glen Scotia Hosts Hallow…
"Transcend has been a real labour of love – we couldn’t have achieved any of this without the people who helped bring it to life"
Analysis by the Scottish Beer & Pub Association has shown that 62 Scottish pubs closed during the first nine months of 2026
What happens when a Sydney artist reimagines a Geisha for a Japanese single malt? Meet Chichibu's 480-bottle Australia Edition 2026. Read the full article at Chichibu Australia Edition 2026 Launches w…
Multi award-winning social enterprise brewery, bakery, and hospitality company Tap Social Movement has gained B Corp Certification. It joins a growing movement of companies reinventing business for th…
How do you honor the most famous bear in the Tetons? Wyoming Whiskey's answer is a 1,000-bottle bourbon released on the second anniversary of Grizzly 399's death. Read the full article at Wyoming Whis…
CAMRA has opened nominations for its 2027 Pub Design Awards. The contest is held in association with Historic England. The award not only celebrates the UK’s most picturesque hostelries, but seeks out…
Weymouth Octoberfest is just days away now, showcasing more than 65 real ales and traditional cider, and offering some of the best coast views of any beer festival. Alistair Burrell, owner of Copper S…
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has teamed up with the licensee of its Whitstable pub, The Old Neptune, to support a local yacht competing in an international race. The Sailing Yacht Cormoran…
585 JOBS AND MORE THAN £6 MILLION IN TAX REVENUE LOST SO FAR THIS YEAR Analysis by the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) and shown that 62 Scottish pubs closed during the first nine months of 202…
What happens when Jura finishes its island single malt in Oloroso and Manzanilla Sherry casks? Meet two new releases inspired by the Spanish art of sobremesa. Read the full article at Jura Introduces…
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How many medals does it take to be crowned the world's most awarded international distillery two years running? Midleton just found out at SFWSC 2026. Read the full article at Midleton Wins Most Award…
Can a single yeast strain change a bourbon? We taste Four Roses' OESQ from the 2026 single barrel collection to find out what the floral Q yeast brings. Read the full article at Four Roses Single Barr…
Would you walk 50km over a Highland mountain pass for a dram? I hiked to The Old Forge, Britain's most remote pub, to find out if the whisky was worth it. Read the full article at A Dram at the End of…
What does cinema popcorn taste like in a single malt? Cù Bòcan's oldest-ever release, Creation #9, pairs virgin oak and Manzanilla sherry casks to find out. Read the full article at Cù Bòcan’s Latest…
