The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
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"We always say that we are a product of pleasure, making life better, and if that awakens some deep feeling of hurt, are we still on our mission?" The post Inside the Planteray rebrand with Alexandre…
Gordon & MacPhail has partnered with Scottish football icon Sir Kenny Dalglish on a rare whisky series, titled Vintage Moments The post Kenny Dalglish creates whisky series with Gordon & MacPhail appe…
With the World Cup imminent, Brew York are re-releasing Kammy’s Un-Beer-Lievable lager, a collaboration with former player, manager and TV pundit Chris Kamara. As well as quenching the thirst of footb…
Cornwall-based Saint Sithney Distillery has added three new flavoured gins and two non-alcoholic botanical 'spirits' to its range The post Saint Sithney expands ‘rainbow’ portfolio appeared first on T…
The tube strike in London this week could cut hospitality bookings by more than two-thirds, according to Access Hospitality The post London tube strikes could slash on-trade bookings by 67% appeared f…
The bourbon cocktail canon runs deep with roots in one of the earliest known cocktails — the Old Fashioned — followed by classics like the Mint Julep and Boulevardier and modern entries including the…
Christie’s is to auction the historic bottle library of González Byass, the archive of bottled Sherries consigned directly from the Tío Pepe bodegas in Jerez, many of which have never been released to…
db's Bordeaux correspondent Colin Hay dissects the latest edition of the Crus Bourgeois and the principle of competitive classification in the wake of a major en primeur tasting from this famous class…
French spirits firm La Martiniquaise-Bardinet has taken a 40% stake in the company behind Spanish liqueur brand Plata o Plomo The post La Martiniquaise-Bardinet buys stake in Spanish liqueur appeared…
Columbia Distributing has agreed to buy a stake in Idaho's Hayden Beverage Company to strengthen its Pacific Northwest presence The post Hayden Beverage and Columbia Distributing join forces appeared…
Yorkshire-based T&R Theakston has reported continued growth in its latest annual report, for the year ending 31st December, 2025. The family-controlled business, which will celebrate its 200th anniver…
The Martini is the name of the game at Brutes of Mayfair, but its co-founders are putting experience and hospitality before technical wizardry The post Inside London’s hottest new Martini bar, Brutes…
Queer Brewing delivered an impassioned revelation this week, on the brink of Pride month, stating plans to close the business. The post Queer Brewing reveals closure ahead of Pride month appeared firs…
The receiver for Uncle Nearest has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to sell the American whiskey business’ assets The post Uncle Nearest finds buyer appeared first on The Spirits Business.
After more than 20 years at Champagne Pol Roger, president Laurent d’Harcourt is set to retire at the end of 2026, and db has learnt today of his successor: Ayala MD Hadrien Mouflard. The post New lea…
While the spirits industry as a whole has been experiencing turbulence in recent years, ready-to-drink expressions are a bright spot The post The RTD, Pre-Mixed & Hard Seltzer Masters 2026 winners app…
The Festival Napa Valley has commissioned a new opera celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting that transformed Napa Valley's standing in the wine world. The post Judgmen…
In recent years, tequila sales have exploded in the U.S., but mezcal has lagged behind and the spirit still hasn’t yet caught its stride. Yes, mezcal continues to charm bartenders and aficionados, but…
In Peter Stafford-Bow's latest novel, disgraced wine buyer Felix Hart has been sacked by his supermarket employer over allegations of financial wrongdoing. This extract from Black Odesa, published on…
Amsterdam-based Gin 1689 has secured a listing with spirits retailer Gall & Gall in the Netherlands The post Gall & Gall takes on 1689 Orange Gin appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Mack & Schühle Italia’s Grapur range of lower alcohol organic wines has expanded with a spumante brut that is 'immediate, social and low-risk', according to its CEO. The post Grapur adds sparkling to…
County Antrim-based Bushmills Distillery has unveiled new packaging for its Black Bush blended Irish whiskey, marking the expressions first redesign in nearly 20 years. The redesign is part of a long-…
Alcoholic beverages can now be sold between 11am and midnight in Thailand, following on from a successful six-month trial period where restrictions were eased. The post Thailand extends alcohol sales…
US distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has signed an expanded distribution agreement with Washington state wine giant Ste. Michelle. The post Ste. Michelle to boost reach with Southern Glazer…
Lucas Bols-owned Passoã has revealed a new packaging design to celebrate the passion fruit liqueur's 40th anniversary The post Passoã unveils new design for anniversary appeared first on The Spirits B…
the drinks business is thrilled to announce the return of its Global Orange Wine Masters in 2026, following the success of the inaugural competition. The post Entries now open: The Global Orange Wine…
Orange liqueur Cointreau has ‘turned up the heat’ with a chilli-infused expression that aims to capitalise on the demand for Spicy Margaritas The post Cointreau caters to Spicy Marg trend appeared fir…
One of Lincolnshire’s ongoing brewery successes sits next to Heckington railway station and below an imposing eight-sailed windmill (with accompanying shop and museum). Next to the brewery is a quaint…
Gordon & MacPhail has partnered with football icon Sir Kenny Dalglish on a limited-edition collection of ultra-rare single malts linked to pivotal moments in his life and career. The post Sir Kenny’s…
