The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Whether sipping in the city or enjoying cocktails in the country, Wild Idol’s summer partnerships ensure that the UK’s top venues have a naturally alcohol-free serve. The post Wild Idol reveals ‘Citys…
The Old Chain Pier, one of Edinburgh’s most iconic pubs, is celebrating a historic milestone following the implementation of the new Scottish Pubs Code. January Watson, area manager for Malt Group The…
Hook Norton Brewery is proud to announce its support for the 40th anniversary of the Hooky 6-Mile Road Race, taking place on Saturday 2 August, with the race starting at 10.00am. First held in 1986 by…
To celebrate 150 years of Sheffield Children's, Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity is embarking on its biggest-ever fundraising campaign by presenting the UK's most ambitious sculpture trail. This…
Damm reports €2bn revenue as UK expansion and international growth drive performance • International operations account for 30% of business following launch of first production facility in Africa and…
Raise a Glass to the Great Outdoors at Great American Beer Festival Tickets are on sale for the nation's premier craft beer festival held in Denver, October 10-11, 2026 BOULDER, Colo. (June 25, 2026)…
She Quit Adidas and LA and Six-Figures for the Beer Indian Food Deserves • Meet the founder behind the chic new alcohol-free beer popping up at London's coolest restaurants - Oudh 1722, Pahli Hill Ban…
As pubs face one of the busiest trading periods of the year, industrial hose supplier Flextech says breweries are placing greater emphasis on maintaining beer quality during periods of high demand. Th…
Results, finance, appointments, capital schemes, and more. News in brief from brewers, venue owners, and other hospitality businesses. There was a 176% spending uplift in pubs across the UK during Eng…
Austria’s largest and most prestigious wine fair VieVinum, which took place last month in Hofburg in Vienna, brought together a wide variety of the country's wineries all in one place. The event has s…
From Asti to New Zealand, The Global Sparkling Masters attracts a broad spectrum of styles – plenty to keep our judges happy, reports Patricia Stefanowicz MW. The post All of the medallists from The G…
If what you like is a monthly cartoon by David Bailey, you’re in luck, because we publish a new one on the last day of every month. We can do this because we’re supported by our readers via Patreon. I…
The Willy Wonka parallel is hard to miss. There’s the enigmatic foodstuff virtuoso. The iconic factory sitting sadly silent in the middle of a bustling city. The adoring public, watching closely for a…
Dana Nigro joins Decanter after more than 25 years at Wine Spectator to lead editorial coverage across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Prime Day ends tomorrow with whisky discounts up to 47% off. Which age-stated single malts and recognisable bourbons are actually worth buying before the window closes? Read the full article at 10 Pri…
Can an indie bottler’s first core release rival distillery staples? This Little Brown Dog 12yo Glen Garioch Batch 1 review answers it. Read the full article at Little Brown Dog Aberdeenshire Single Ma…
Yeastie Boys are giving pubs and bars a free 4-pack of Bigmouth Session IPA to try with staff, regulars, and anyone else hanging around the fridge
Is Taiwan’s best whisky story bigger than Kavalan? Discover Omar, Maoweiki, and the hot-climate flavors reshaping the island’s malts. Read the full article at Taiwanese Whisky in 2026: Why Kavalan Isn…
Though love is timeless, wedding season in the U.S. peaks between May and October. And generally, matrimonial festivities involve a lot of booze. While some couples might opt for generic red, white, a…
Muscadet is the quintessential seafood washdown wine. Crisply acidic and often briny, it seems made for oysters, its most famous pairing. It comes from the far western Loire Valley not far from the At…
Vodka remains one of the most popular spirits categories in the world. In the United States alone, it ranked as the top spirit by revenue in 2025, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the Uni…
How did a student with mini bottles in UK curry houses turn Amrut into a world-class single malt—winning over Scotland and critics alike? Read the full article at How an MBA Student Took Indian Whisky…
A relative newcomer to the ready-to-drink (RTD) category took the Brand Champion spot this year, as the segment continues to defy the downward trend in spirits sales The post The top 10 biggest-sellin…
Spanish sparkling wine giant Freixenet is launching a limited edition cuvée produced in Mallorca, which it says "marks the beginning of a long-term commitment" to the island. The post Freixenet is put…
Australia’s Archie Rose will release a triple-smoked single malt whisky that uses native stringybark timber to impart its character The post Archie Rose creates its smokiest whisky appeared first on T…
What does Bulleit's signature 95% rye mashbill taste like after two decades in barrel? Meet the brand's oldest-ever rye, limited to just 1,776 bottles. Read the full article at Bulleit 20-Year-Old Rye…
There is just one day left to enter The Spirits Business Awards before the closing deadline tomorrow The post Final call – enter The Spirits Business Awards appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Each year, Silicon Valley Bank releases its State of the U.S. Wine Industry Report, and the 2026 edition predicts that business will continue to decline before eventually returning to pre-Covid levels…
What does it take to earn a perfect 97-point Double Gold? Breckenridge Distillery's Rum Cask Finish just claimed the SF World Spirits Competition's top honor. Read the full article at Breckenridge Rum…