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The VinePair Podcast: So…Who’s Gonna Buy Brown-Forman?
Wine7 Jul 2026

The VinePair Podcast: So…Who’s Gonna Buy Brown-Forman?

Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the renewed speculation that Jack Daniel’s manufacturer Brown-Forman might be for sale: While the family-owned company rejected two repo…

VinePair
Aberfeldy 24-Year-Old White Port Double Cask Whisky
Spirits7 Jul 2026

Aberfeldy 24-Year-Old White Port Double Cask Whisky

What happens when Aberfeldy's signature honeyed style meets fresh, vibrant White Port casks from Portugal's Douro Valley? Only 252 bottles reveal the answer. Read the full article at Aberfeldy 24-Year…

The Whiskey Wash
Great British Drinks Co reveals ‘next phase’ for breweries under new leadership
Wine7 Jul 2026

Great British Drinks Co reveals ‘next phase’ for breweries under new leadership

The Great British Drinks Co, which owns beer brands including Black Sheep, Purity, Fourpure, North, Magic Rock, Brick, Brew By Numbers and Saltaire, has appointed former Buxton Brewery boss Dominic Me…

The Drinks Business
End of an era in Glasgow as The Garage goes on the market
Trade7 Jul 2026

End of an era in Glasgow as The Garage goes on the market

It's the end of an era in Glasgow's licensed trade as veteran club owner Donald MacLeod MBE puts The Garage nightclub up for sale after more than three decades.

SLTN
French vineyards battle extreme heat as climate pressures mount
Wine7 Jul 2026

French vineyards battle extreme heat as climate pressures mount

French wine producers are facing another difficult growing season as record-breaking temperatures compound the effects of frost, hail and prolonged drought across key regions. The post French vineyard…

The Drinks Business
142nd Whisky Insiders Interview – David Symes
Spirits7 Jul 2026

142nd Whisky Insiders Interview – David Symes

Name: David SymesCompany: White Peak DistilleryJob: Distillery ManagerWebsite: whitepeakdistillery.co.ukSocials: @whitepeakdistillery How long have you been working in the whisky industry?To date, I’v…

The Whisky Wire
The Most Interesting Irish Whiskeys From The IWSC 2026
Spirits7 Jul 2026

The Most Interesting Irish Whiskeys From The IWSC 2026

Think Irish whiskey is losing its spark amid closures and buyouts? These 7 award-winning bottles—from Jameson to Killowen—prove the category is thriving. Read the full article at The Most Interesting…

The Whiskey Wash
Motel Mezcal makes Australian debut
Spirits7 Jul 2026

Motel Mezcal makes Australian debut

Artisanal Oaxacan brand Motel Mezcal has appointed family-owned Fesq & Company as its exclusive distributor in Australia The post Motel Mezcal makes Australian debut appeared first on The Spirits Busi…

The Spirits Business
The Best Value Scotch Whiskies From The IWSC 2026
Spirits7 Jul 2026

The Best Value Scotch Whiskies From The IWSC 2026

Think award-winning Scotch always comes with a luxury price tag? These 7 gold-medal winners from the 2026 IWSC prove you can score 95+ points for under $70. Read the full article at The Best Value Sco…

The Whiskey Wash
Brooklyn Gin appoints Gorilla Brands as UK distributor
Spirits7 Jul 2026

Brooklyn Gin appoints Gorilla Brands as UK distributor

The American gin brand marked US Independence Day (4 July) this year by returning to the UK with Gorilla Brands The post Brooklyn Gin appoints Gorilla Brands as UK distributor appeared first on The Sp…

The Spirits Business
WhistlePig offloads New York warehouse for $17m
Spirits7 Jul 2026

WhistlePig offloads New York warehouse for $17m

Whiskey maker WhistlePig has sold its Moriah warehousing facility in New York to a Delaware-based company called Zags 26 The post WhistlePig offloads New York warehouse for $17m appeared first on The…

The Spirits Business
The Big Interview: Gabriele Lechthaler
Wine7 Jul 2026

The Big Interview: Gabriele Lechthaler

Gabriele Lechthaler, managing director of Cantina Riunite & CIV, tells Tom Bruce-Gardyne why the co-operative model is ideal for today’s wine industry. The post The Big Interview: Gabriele Lechthaler…

The Drinks Business
A Napa Valley original returns to the UK
Wine7 Jul 2026

A Napa Valley original returns to the UK

Freemark Abbey’s long story – from a female pioneer to the Judgment of Paris – adds another chapter as the winery reintroduces itself to UK buyers. db tracks the path so far. The post A Napa Valley or…

The Drinks Business
TWE puts Riverland wine estate up for sale
Wine7 Jul 2026

TWE puts Riverland wine estate up for sale

Treasury Wine Estates is seeking a buyer for its Markaranka property in South Australia's Riverland, one of the nation's hardest-hit regions by climate change. The post TWE puts Riverland wine estate…

The Drinks Business
Pint sales figures for England-Mexico game
Beer7 Jul 2026

Pint sales figures for England-Mexico game

Sales figures from the England-Mexico game have come in earlier than expected: The BBPA, using figures from Oxford Partnership, states that a third of pubs who were able to take advantage of the blank…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Lions' late-night win sends pub sales roaring
Beer7 Jul 2026

Lions' late-night win sends pub sales roaring

HEINEKEN UK data shows managed operator Star pub sales value up 67% year-on-year as fans gathered for England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico Food sales surged 81%, cider sales more than doubled, a…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Shorebreak Hazy Pale Ale makes a splash on BBC's Saturday Kitchen
Beer7 Jul 2026

Shorebreak Hazy Pale Ale makes a splash on BBC's Saturday Kitchen

Firebrand Brewing Co's Shorebreak Alcohol-Free IPA received glowing praise on the latest episode of BBC Saturday Kitchen, with drinks expert Olly Smith and musician Ricky Wilson praising the beer for…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Sparkling Glory: DWWA 2026's Best in Show winners
Wine7 Jul 2026

Sparkling Glory: DWWA 2026's Best in Show winners

France, Italy and the UK swept this year's Best in Show medals awarded to sparkling wines. Below, discover which regions and wines impressed the judges at the world's largest wine competition.

Decanter
The new releases round-up
Beer7 Jul 2026

The new releases round-up

New beer launches and collaborations this week, in store, on bars, and online, from around the UK. Buxton have launched two new limited edition beers. LupulusX – Vista (5.4% ABV) is the latest in thei…

Beer Today
Pubs restock ahead of England v Norway game
Beer7 Jul 2026

Pubs restock ahead of England v Norway game

England are through to the quarter finals of the World Cup, and landlords will be looking forward to the next match on Saturday with eager anticipation. A third of pubs who were able to take advantage…

Beer Today
Lost & Grounded’s not-a-rebrand
Beer6 Jul 2026

Lost & Grounded’s not-a-rebrand

Our most local brewery, lager specialists Lost & Grounded, has redesigned its packaging after a decade with the same look, and their choices tell us something interesting about how 2026 is different t…

Boak & Bailey
Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes
Wine6 Jul 2026

Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes

After less than two years, Costco and Deschutes Brewery plan to discontinue their co-branded line of Kirkland Signature beers. Deschutes chief executive officer Peter Skrbek announced the change in a…

VinePair
Kilchoman Rockside 11 Year Old Added To Core Range
Spirits6 Jul 2026

Kilchoman Rockside 11 Year Old Added To Core Range

What makes Kilchoman's first-ever age statement whisky so special? Rockside 11 is Islay's only Single Farm Single Malt—grown, malted, and matured all on-site. Read the full article at Kilchoman Rocksi…

The Whiskey Wash
The changing face of classic Rioja
Wine6 Jul 2026

The changing face of classic Rioja

Rioja reincarnated...

Decanter
Isle of Harris Distillery Debuts New Signature Single Malt
Spirits6 Jul 2026

Isle of Harris Distillery Debuts New Signature Single Malt

After a decade of distilling, what does Isle of Harris Distillery's new signature single malt taste like—and when can you finally get your hands on a bottle? Read the full article at Isle of Harris Di…

The Whiskey Wash
Light Whiskey: The American Whiskey Category That Arrived Fifty Years Too Early
Spirits6 Jul 2026

Light Whiskey: The American Whiskey Category That Arrived Fifty Years Too Early

More light whiskey is appearing on shelves than ever before—but what actually is it, and why did a spirit invented to save the industry nearly vanish? Read the full article at Light Whiskey: The Ameri…

The Whiskey Wash
WhistlePig Declaration Wheat Whiskey Review
Spirits6 Jul 2026

WhistlePig Declaration Wheat Whiskey Review

Can a rye-focused brand pull off a wheat whiskey? WhistlePig's Declaration marks a bold departure for their US 250 anniversary—here's how this summer sipper holds up. Read the full article at WhistleP…

The Whiskey Wash
Tomatin Expands UK Retail Offerings Of Double Cask & 10 Year Old
Spirits6 Jul 2026

Tomatin Expands UK Retail Offerings Of Double Cask & 10 Year Old

Can a Highland single malt thrive in the supermarket aisle? Tomatin's award-winning Double Cask and 10 Year Old are proving there's real appetite for quality Scotch. Read the full article at Tomatin E…

The Whiskey Wash
National treasures: America's old vines and their dynamic and delicious wines
Wine6 Jul 2026

National treasures: America's old vines and their dynamic and delicious wines

A cherished but endangered resource...

Decanter
The Karaoke Bar Is Finally Taking Cocktails Seriously
Wine6 Jul 2026

The Karaoke Bar Is Finally Taking Cocktails Seriously

It’s 9:30 p.m. in New York City. A boisterous bachelorette party of eight waltzes through the West Village to its final destination. When the women arrive, they’re escorted to a sleek, brown leather b…

VinePair
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