The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Chinese wine merchant and distributor, Purple Rain, tells Joyce Yip the challenges and creativity behind Chinese winemaking. The post How Purple Rain is tackling the Chinese wine dilemma appeared firs…
Laurent-Perrier has reported rising sales and profits for 2025-26, outperforming a global Champagne market that continues to contract. The post Laurent-Perrier returns to growth despite Champagne head…
Japanese spirits giant Suntory has reintroduced its Hibiki 12-Year-Old whisky to the global travel retail market for the first time in more than a decade. The post Suntory’s Hibiki 12 year old returns…
Brown-Forman investors will be looking for signs of recovery when the spirits group reports results later this week. The update comes as the company pauses production at its Slane Irish whiskey distil…
Carmen DO spans Chile's wine regions, with a range that foregrounds unique terroirs, varieties with history and – crucially – the growers that serve as vineyard custodians over generations. The post H…
Lidl is set to become the first retailer to launch an Asti Rosé following the official introduction of the new DOCG category earlier this year. The post Lidl to launch first Asti Rosé as new DOCG cate…
From "harmful use" to "no safe level" in a decade: Tom Bruce-Gardyne looks at how the language of alcohol policy has shifted – and what it reveals about who is really driving the public health debate.…
It's harder than ever to produce quality wines on a tight budget, but the excellence of this year's entries was there for all to see, reports Patrick Schmitt MW. The post All the medallists from The G…
The Oxford Spirit Group has confirmed that The Oxford Artisan Distillery will reopen at its original site in June 2027 The post Oxford Artisan Distillery to reopen in 2027 appeared first on The Spirit…
Spirits importer Helmsman Imports and distributor 7th Sky Ventures have partnered to help emerging brands enter the Florida market The post Helmsman Imports and 7th Sky partner in Florida appeared fir…
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Islay distillery Bruichladdich has brought back one of its ‘most iconic’ whiskies, Yellow Submarine The post Bruichladdich’s Yellow Submarine resurfaces appeared fir…
London Distillery Company (LDC) has announced the launch of its first single malt whisky series, exploring the versatility and evolution of the distillery’s original spirit through cask finishes never…
This year’s BCB Brooklyn event is set to welcome almost 200 exhibitors, from major spirits companies to innovative newcomers The post BCB Brooklyn 2026: what not to miss appeared first on The Spirits…
Napa Valley growers are being urged to track down potentially infected grapevines after agricultural officials discovered an invasive pest capable of spreading a devastating vine disease. The post Nap…
That’s probably the question on many a pink wine drinker’s lips, and Patrick Schmitt MW gives his verdict following a blind tasting against the competition. The post What does the new Queen rosé taste…
Six months into his role as master blender for Chivas Brothers, Kevin Balmforth gives us an insight into the scale of the role The post What does it take to be Chivas Brothers’ master blender? appeare…
Beginning its 'ongoing reopening', from today – June 1 – guests will be able to stay, dine and meet in the landmark Glasgow city centre hotel
British-Indian vodka Desi Daru has teamed up with Bandra Bhai bar at Pahli Hill in London to introduce the Mango Specials cocktail menu The post Desi Daru Mango headlines Bandra Bhai menu appeared fir…
As global wine consumption falls to its lowest level in more than 60 years, producers are increasingly focusing on provenance, authenticity and site-specific wines to capture value rather than volume.…
A new study from the National Association of Cidermakers has highlighted the importance of the cider sector to the UK economy
Mason Brewing Co is one of six UK breweries chosen to collaborate with Australian breweries for the launch of Aus Fest 2026. They have teamed up with Brisbane’s Aether Brewing for the first ever editi…
Miller High Life owner Molson Coors is auctioning off what it is calling a "JukeKeg" — a Crosley jukebox that also acts as a fully functioning beer keg. The post Crosley jukebox that also serves beer…
A new generation of small, independent producers – like Grassroots Bootleg Ginger – is reshaping the back bar from the ground up The post How Grassroots is driving a new wave of cocktail innovation ap…
Saaz hops, which give Czech beer it distinctive flavour, are being threatened by global warming. db looks into how this may affect brewers in all countries reliant upon this noble variety for their la…
English sparkling wine brand Louis Pommery England will return as a Silver Sponsor of the Dorset Seafood Festival in 2026 as the event heads back to Weymouth Harbour and resumes its free-to-attend for…
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