The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Loch Lomond brewery and Bellfield Brewery have taken home coveted ‘Overall Champion’ spots at Indie Beer Scotland 2026, being named winners of the seperate cask and keg beer competitions in the Indie…
Is blended Scotch really the single malt's poor relation? The IWSC 2026 says otherwise—here are the eight blends that earned Spirit Gold and whether you can buy them. Read the full article at The Best…
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London, June 2026 – The Spanish Chamber of Commerce (SCC) in the UK has announced that Damm, the Barcelona-based brewing group behind the globally recognised Estrella Damm beer, among many other leadi…
The Alexandra, located on Alexandra View in Darwen, officially reopened on Wednesday 17th June following a transformational investment of £323,256. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning co…
One of Edinburgh's leading craft breweries has been announced as the official partner for Scotland's largest sport and music festival at the city's Peffermill Playing Fields from 10 to 12 July 2026. C…
Join Cask Marque at City Beerfest 2026 at The Guildhall in the City We're thrilled to be supporting City Beerfest 2026 on 2 July in the beautiful Guildhall Yard. With more than 55 beers from 13 fantas…
In working with partners across the globe, Asahi Europe & International has turned complex growth into a momentum for reinvention. Here is how they did it. When your brand is built on almost 150 years…
Humphrey Smith, the owner and chairman of Samuel Smith’s Brewery, has passed away. He was 81. The brewery and pub owner, who headed up the Tadcaster business for decades passed away following a long-i…
Lotte Peplow, Brewers Association’s American Craft Beer Ambassador for Europe, is excited about American craft beer opportunities this summer Photographs: Brewers Association This month, global attent…
On a clear day in Glynde, staff at The Trevor Arms can look to the peak of nearby Mount Caburn—the crowning point of a well-trodden path for South Downs walkers setting off from the town of Lewes—and…
We revived The Session for a one-off event to celebrate the work of the late Martyn Cornell, asking people to write something in response to his final book Porter & Stout. We were encouraged in this b…
Buffalo Trace Distillery is resurfacing five historic American whiskey brands for the third installment of its Prohibition Collection. This year’s edition features a lineup of five distinct whiskeys,…
Talk title: Demystifying research and using it to your advantageIn her talk Dawn will be attempting to demystify research for brewers. She will be tackling the questions that you were afraid to ask li…
Talk title: Can Beer change destiny?Can beer change lives? Probably. In 1883, the Carlsberg Research Laboratory discovered a way to isolate a pure yeast culture. A discovery that had a surprisingly bi…
What awaits whisky lovers at Paris CDG? Suntory’s new spaces bring rare Japanese pours, tastings and furoshiki flair. Read the full article at Suntory Opens First Paris CDG Whisky Pop-Up Spaces
What happens when whisky tasting meets tabletop soccer? Drinks by the Dram's new Drambuteo set lets you sip 12 drams, then flick your way to "dram-pionship" glory. Read the full article at Drambuteo:…
Panel Discussion: How do we get people excited and less cynical about craft again?Location: Masterclass stageTime: TBC Jonny Garrett is a multi-award-winning author, journalist, filmmaker and podcaste…
Which historic whiskeys were legally bottled during Prohibition? Buffalo Trace revives five rare brands in its new limited-edition collection—here's the full story. Read the full article at Buffalo Tr…
Talk title: Biotransformation and hop creep in non-alcoholic beerNon-alcoholic beers frequently retain wort-derived sweetness while lacking the esters, higher alcohols and hop–yeast transformation pro…
Glass collection for recycling hit a record 82,2% in the EU in 2024m according to new data released today. The figures revealed by Close the Glass Loop showed a record performance for glass packaging…
Could this iconic orange-labeled Highland whisky be the perfect dram to turn an ordinary evening into something truly special? We taste Glenmorangie to find out. Read the full article at Glenmorangie…
All roads lead to Manhattan. At least, that’s the case when considering the cocktails named after New York City neighborhoods. While longtime cocktail monikers like the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned…
There is hope for en primeur, according to Liv-ex’s closing report on this year’s campaign – and though the "make or break"’ campaign turned out to be more of a “middling” affair met with “tepid sale”…
Which bourbon scored highest at the Global Whisky Challenge 2026? A 12-year Tennessee whiskey from a barbecue brand beat allocated $1,500 legends. Here's the full list. Read the full article at The Be…
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The Macallan owner Edrington reported a full-year revenue drop of 14% as prestige expressions and Highland Park declined. The post High-end Scotch drags Edrington FY sales down appeared first on The S…
Ready-to-drink sparkling Margarita brand SipMargs has begun its nationwide expansion in the US following an investment from Sazerac The post SipMargs expands across US appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
Argentinian winery Viña Artesano, owned by Grupo Avinea, is releasing a new range of fine wines that has been inspired by viticulture working in harmony with nature. As the latest portfolio of wines i…
