The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
An Australian-themed seafront bar in Newquay is set to begin a new chapter under a distinctly Cornish identity, as family-run Healeys Cyder launches Rattler Beach House. Joe Healey outside of what wil…
There’s something magical about reaching for a style of beer you rarely gravitate towards before it blows all expectations completely out of the water. This was my introduction to Heaney Brewery in Co…
The Brewers Association is putting American craft beer in the spotlight at the high-profile London Craft Beer Festival (LCBF), at Southwark Park on 17th and 18th July. A wide range of sought-after, UK…
Which two producers swept every Indian whisky award at the 2026 International Whisky Competition, and why are big names like Amrut and Paul John missing? Read the full article at The Best Indian Whisk…
The Bardstown, Kentucky based Barton 1792 Distillery has announced the launch of two new expressions. 1792 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (50% ABV) is the brand’s first-ever straight rye expression. It…
Which whiskies topped the 2026 International Whisky Competition, and why was Scotch completely absent from the winners' list? The blind-tasting results may surprise you. Read the full article at The T…
Can a rye whiskey actually win over people who don't like rye? Discover why Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel, with its smooth, bourbon-friendly character, does just that. Read the full article at Micht…
Firebrand Brewing Co’s Shorebreak Alcohol-Free IPA has received glowing praise on the latest episode of the BBC cookery show Saturday Kitchen. Drinks expert Olly Smith and musician Ricky Wilson were f…
That 18-year-old costs $40 to $80 more than the 12, but is it actually smoother? The answer might surprise you—and could save you serious money next time you buy. Read the full article at Does Older M…
You know Cocktail Kingdom. The ubiquitous bar supplier has you covered for glasses, shakers, spoons, or whatever other drink-making widget or whatsit, jigger or thingamajigger you may need. But do you…
Grüner Veltliner is the most planted grape in Austria — even more so than Central Europe’s darling Riesling. Austria’s signature white wine brings a range of possibilities, from zippy with notes of le…
What happens when a bourbon podcast becomes an official Kentucky Bourbon Trail stop? Discover how Pursuit Spirits turned 1,200 episodes into a Whiskey Row destination. Read the full article at Pursuit…
This autumn, De Kuyper Royal Distillers will introduce a ready-to-serve Spritz range for the off-trade market The post De Kuyper bets big on Spritz serves appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Tequila brand Cazcanes has partnered with Reyes Beverage Group to expand its distribution in six US markets The post Cazcanes nets Reyes distribution deal appeared first on The Spirits Business.
From Madonna's new album to football and Jonathan Bailey, here is how marketing looked for spirits brands in June The post Top marketing moves from June 2026 appeared first on The Spirits Business.
This summer, Hennessy Cognac stands at the heart of music-filled celebrations, from Bad Bunny’s world tour to Notting Hill Carnival The post Hennessy Cognac: High resonance appeared first on The Spiri…
Bourbon and rye still dominate, but which American whiskeys from IWSC 2026 truly stood out? Here are seven high-scoring bottles worth tracking down. Read the full article at The IWSC 2026 American Whi…
Diageo has confirmed that it has agreed to sell its Crown Royal bottling plant in Amherstburg, Ontario, which was listed last December The post Diageo agrees Amherstburg bottling plant sale appeared f…
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has announced the launch of a new blind tasting competition, with the aim of finding Europe’s best whisky taster. Caskmaster 2026, which is the Society’s first UK…
Château Brane-Cantenac celebrated a hundred years of ownership by the Lurton family last year with a commemorative label for the 2025 vintage. Conceived as a bridge between past and the present, it ac…
Independent Scottish distillery Isle of Harris expands its range with a new core expression intended to ‘support both domestic and international growth’ The post Isle of Harris unveils signature singl…
As the climate and consumer tastes change, how does the future look for Cabernet Sauvignon? Still pretty bright, if the views of the winemakers of Casa Real and Château Lascombes are anything to go by…
Lucas Bols-owned brand Tequila Partida has debuted in the Canadian market through a partnership with Breakthru Beverage Group The post Tequila Partida launches in Canada appeared first on The Spirits…
Scottish virgin oak has a chequered past, so can GlenAllachie's Sinteis releases finally make the case for it? We taste Part Two and Three side by side. Read the full article at Why the GlenAllachie S…
Scotch doesn’t have to be expensive. It just looks like it does. Go to your local bottle shop and you’ll likely see several fancy-looking bottles behind glass, only available to those wearing the bott…
Who will steer IndoBevs' commercial strategy as it aims to become a global spirits player? Meet Varun Singla, the industry veteran taking on the challenge. Read the full article at IndoBevs Names Varu…
A new independent wine bar and deli that will champion Portuguese wine, which is "still underrepresented" in the capital, has opened beneath the railway arches at Deptford Market Yard in south-east Lo…
Can Scotch whisky be as portable as a soda? Port of Leith's Table Whisky thinks so—launching its single grain Scotch in a new 100ml can for on-the-go sipping. Read the full article at Table Whisky Lau…
Whisky has outstripped wine to become the second best-selling alcoholic drink at one of South Korea's largest retailers, reflecting changing consumer habits amid high inflation and a growing preferenc…
