The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Four of Scotland’s leading chefs will join forces with Glasgow whisky specialists Scottish Rogue to raise funds for Hospitality Health
Could $100 land you a six-bottle Weller 'Rainbow' vertical plus William Larue Weller? A Kentucky veterans' charity raffle offers just 500 tickets. Read the full article at Weller Rainbow Vertical Head…
Martin has overseen whisky brands including Laphroaig, Bowmore, Teacher’s, Auchentoshan, Ardmore and Glen Garioch
Jura Whisky has announced the launch of the first two expressions in its new Sherry Cask range. Jura 12 Year Old Oloroso Edition and Jura 15 Year Old Manzanilla Edition, both bottled at 46% ABV, celeb…
Knob Creek 9 Year or Wild Turkey 101: which 100-proof bourbon is better neat, over ice, or in an Old Fashioned? The answer depends on how you pour it. Read the full article at Knob Creek 9 Year Old Vs…
Chardonnay has long been one of the world’s most popular wine grapes. Though it originated in Burgundy, the variety is now grown across every major wine region, and as it spread, many different vinifi…
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New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK Make It So (5% ABV) is a new “straight-up” brown ale from Siren. It delivers a moreish, toasty character…
Approximately one pub a day will have closed by the end of 2026, according to the latest figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). The trade body estimates that around 360 pubs will pe…
You have until 18th October to send us your nominations. It's that time of the year again when we ask you to nominate your choice for the Brewer of the Year (sponsored by SIBA) and Beer of the Year, a…
What does a 16-year-old Islay whisky have to do with a chore coat? Lagavulin and Todd Snyder's Time & Craft collection reveals the surprising link. Read the full article at Lagavulin x Todd Snyder Lau…
Why did one bottle of 1926 whisky fetch £2.1 million? Discover the record-breaking Macallan sale at the distillery's first-ever Sotheby's auction. Read the full article at The Macallan 1926 Sells Just…
This year’s masterclass, always a highlight of the Vineyard & Winery Show, will be held as a tribute to wine writer and former masterclass host Matthew Jukes following his sad death on 6 August this y…
The new 4.1% West Coast IPA will receive its first pour across more than 70 Fuller’s pubs on 15 October. Fuller’s Pub Company and independent brewer Jiddler’s Tipple have unveiled London Tipple, a new…
Morrisons is to stock Wonderwall lager in its supermarkets nationwide from this week (w/c October 12) on an exclusive basis for 2026. Sold in packs of 4x440ml cans with an RSP of £5, the 4% lager will…
With a record-breaking year-to-date leaving Budweiser Budvar UK in the strongest position it has been in since first launching in the UK in 2005, the Czech national brewer has announced the appointmen…
Great American Beer Festival ® Competition Winners Announced Denver, Colo. • October 11, 2026— The Brewers Association (BA) announced the beers and ciders taking home medals at this year's Great Ameri…
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What does a single yeast strain do to a bourbon? We taste Four Roses' 2026 OESF Single Barrel to find out how the herbal F strain shapes this softer pour. Read the full article at Four Roses Single Ba…
Can a $20 blended Scotch actually be worth drinking? We ranked seven budget favorites, neat and with soda, and the winner may surprise whisky snobs. Read the full article at The Best Blended Scotch Un…
Budweiser Budvar UK has announced the appointment of Rich Sanna as its new managing director. He is currently commercial director. Jitka Vlčková, managing director of Budweiser Budvar UK, with Rich Sa…
Can a £100,000 celebrity whisky be more than a famous name? Gordon & MacPhail and Sir Kenny Dalglish think so, with five vintages telling the story of a life. Read the full article at Beyond the Celeb…
What happens when a playful history meets a powerfully chewy, sherry-drenched blended malt? A whisky that defies expectations and challenges every sip. Read the full article at House of Hazelwood 46 Y…
Can a bourbon lover find a new favorite in Indian single malt? We match five bottles from Paul John, Indri, Amrut and Rampur to the bourbon you already enjoy. Read the full article at The Best Indian…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got cask sales down, cask sales up, and tips on sipping. First, some big new: Carslberg is closing the Marst…
Time to put those extra fall apples to use. The post Autumn-Ready Apple Cider Cocktails appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
How did a Fife bottler launched only in 2024 win over Taiwan's whisky scene? Saltire Rare Malt has just been named a Rising Star Brand at the Golden Whisky Awards. Read the full article at Saltire Rar…
What really sets English whisky apart from Scotch? From English oak casks to brewery-made wash, discover what makes it unique—and which bottles to try first. Read the full article at Is English Whisky…
