The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Which rye whiskeys impressed the ISC judges enough to win Gold in 2026? Meet the nine standout bottles—plus tasting notes to guide your next pour. Read the full article at The Best Rye Whiskeys from t…
Elijah Craig is adding to its Single Barrel portfolio with a 21-year-old bourbon bottled at 94 proof. The release will be a limited edition offering alongside the two bottles in the existing, permanen…
Can an American single malt rival the best bourbon-cask whiskies? Virginia Distillery Co.'s sweet, fruity Blue Ridge makes a compelling case. Read the full article at Virginia Distillery Co. Blue Ridg…
Can an Indian single malt rival a 30-year-old Scotch? Indri's Founder's Reserve 11 Year Old makes that bold claim — and sold out at Harrods within weeks. Read the full article at Indri Founder’s Reser…
Our highly curated list of the drinks we’re craving right now.
When the World Cup comes to North America this summer, it won’t just be a spectacle of soccer, it will be an extravaganza of corporate sponsorships. Adidas for sporting goods. Lay’s for snacks, McDona…
The modern cocktail revival famously brought proper drinks and dignified drinking culture back to the forefront. While the movement’s touchstone is typically tied to the opening of Sasha Petraske’s le…
What happens when you engineer a bourbon cocktail for 11,212 feet of altitude? Maker's Mark is about to find out with a stunning mountaintop pop-up bar in Aspen. Read the full article at Maker’s Mark…
Old Forester has announced the launch of the latest annual limited-edition releases from its President’s Choice series. Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon (62.6% ABV) is a single barrel Kentucky…
Which single barrel bourbons won Gold at the 2026 ISC—and which is the best buy? Meet the five medalists, with notes, proof, and prices. Read the full article at The Best Single Barrel Bourbons From T…
Social media's rapid evolution has seen spirits brands move away from aspirational content and into the arms of spontaneous participation The post Top 10 spirits brands on social media 2026 appeared f…
Alcohol-free ‘spirits’ brand CleanCo has launched a range of canned cocktail designed for convenience 'with zero repercussions' The post CleanCo adds convenience to its alcohol-free line appeared firs…
From clothing collabs to celeb-fronted campaigns and Matthew McConaughey's mother, here are the top marketing moves from May The post Top marketing moves from May 2026 appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
Alentejo’s vinhos de talha tradition claims to date back 2,000 years to Roman times, but what was once a locally consumed curiosity is now enjoying a renaissance as wineries reinterpret the style for…
Giacomo Giannotti explains the curiosities behind Paradiso’s latest menu, which approaches cocktails through surrealism The post How art inspired Paradiso’s new cocktail menu Oltre appeared first on T…
The cocktail bar at the Hôtel Lancaster in Paris has created a menu called Hexagonal, which showcases the diversity of French distillation The post CopperBay Lancaster celebrates French distillation a…
Are whisky cask investments really the sure thing Facebook ads claim? Discover why those promises of tax-free gains and 41% returns are deeply misleading. Read the full article at The Whisky Cask Inve…
Which Japanese whiskies won big at the 2026 International Spirits Challenge—and what do the results reveal about the category’s next chapter? Read the full article at All Japanese Whisky Winners From…
Maison Ferrand UK has brought Destilería Orendain’s 100% Agave range to the UK and will distribute two other expressions in the country The post Orendain 100% agave Tequila lands in UK appeared first…
Decanter's fifth global wine event in the Empire State was the hottest ticket in town. We look back at the highlights…
Singapore Cocktail Crossover (SGCX) kicks off today, with a mission to challenge the concept of a traditional cocktail festival and the industry’s standard guest shift format. Nimmi Malhotra finds out…
The theft of 1,800 cases of whiskey in Philadelphia on last week may have been part of a ‘coordinated cargo theft operation’ The post Daylight robbery: $500k of Noble Oak Bourbon stolen appeared first…
A whiskey venture led by Angel's Envy founder Wes Henderson allegedly owes almost US$1.5 million in design and consulting fees The post Wes Henderson’s whiskey firm faces $1.5m in claims appeared firs…
UK gin lovers have selected the summer 2026 edition of Tarquin's Gin through a public vote: Cornish Apple & Elderflower The post Tarquin’s looks to hedgerows for limited gin flavour appeared first on…
Can a rum from Scotland's most famous whisky island compete on the world stage? A unanimous Double Gold at San Francisco suggests it absolutely can. Read the full article at Islay Rum Distillery Wins…
Somewhere between the hunt for minimal-intervention wines, admiration for well-balanced reds, and the endless quest for “something different,” wine drinkers have been quietly training their palates to…
Joyce Yip gets the lowdown on Justerini & Brooks' wine collection as the century-old wine merchant celebrates 50 years in Asia. The post Justerini & Brooks: Asian collectors no longer ‘satisfied with…
The opportunities that the grain sorghum could provide to the future of the global brewing industry were discussed this week in a seminar hosted in China. db looks at the potential. The post Brewers n…
Shanghai-based importer ASC Fine Wines examines the future of wine in China while celebrating 30 years of building relationships and portfolio strength. Rebecca Lo reports. The post ASC Fine Wines toa…
Ian Alexander and Mario Firmani will be beverage partners at the soon-to-open Limo Bar in New York City’s East Village The post Dead Rabbit alumni head up Limo in NYC appeared first on The Spirits Bus…
