The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Drinkers in Exeter can enjoy 55p off pints of locally brewed beers today and tomorrow (Saturday) as Exeter Brewery joins a nationwide campaign calling for a cut in the tax on beer sold in pubs. The in…
Can Italian dry red wine casks tame sweet Kentucky bourbon? Blood Oath Pact 12's double Montepulciano and Sangiovese finish may be the most polarizing yet. Read the full article at Blood Oath Pact 12…
Kentucky Senator Bourbon launches its Thoroughbred Legacy Series with a 113-proof, nine-year-old single barrel honoring D. Read the full article at Kentucky Senator Bourbon Honors Champion Filly Nitro…
Why is an everyday bourbon so hard to find in America, yet discounted on British supermarket shelves? The answer lies in decisions Buffalo Trace made a decade ago. Read the full article at Why Is Buff…
This is VinePair’s Booze News Weekly Roundup, where we gather the hottest headlines and product releases every Friday for a snapshot of what’s happening in the beverage alcohol industry. It was a quie…
Which whisky ended Yamazaki's three-year reign as the ISC's Supreme Champion Spirit? Meet the six 2026 trophy winners, including a bourbon under $20. Read the full article at International Spirits Cha…
Tired of losing Stagg lotteries? What if five easy-to-find bourbons delivered the same chocolate, dark fruit and charred oak punch for a fraction of the hype? Read the full article at Can’t Find Stagg…
To some, there’s no better drink than a perfect pint of Guinness. Fans of the Irish stout prize the beer for its creamy texture, toasty flavors, and stately appearance. Though the drink’s appeal is ti…
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Set your navigation southwest from Paris and follow your wine-loving heart to the Loire. There, along the curving river’s central stretch, you’ll find the country’s third-largest wine region: a verdan…
Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether backlash against The 50 (formerly 50 Best) is brewing in the wake of a social media firestorm within the bar community. Are reco…
What links a £32 peated Islay malt, a 35-year-old Bunnahabhain and a coronation blend? All three won Scotch Trophies at the IWSC 2026. Here's how they're made. Read the full article at The World’s Bes…
Indigenous grapes, ageworthy sweet wines and a strong showing from across the Balkans took centre stage at the 12th Salon of DWWA medal winners in Slovenia.
How does a Dirty Jobs star toast 18 years of trade scholarships? With a 121-proof, seven-year Knobel Single Barrel drawn from just four casks. Read the full article at Knobel 7-Year Single Barrel Whis…
Why did Glengoyne's young distillery workers pour their daily drams into a copper teapot? Batch No. 12 of the Teapot Dram series revives the tradition. Read the full article at Glengoyne Launches Teap…
Can you get a free whisky tour just for turning 60? At Deanston, you can, as the Highland distillery marks six decades with a week of tours, tastings and music. Read the full article at Deanston Disti…
Can a single malt be mashed at one site and distilled at another? England's new whisky GI says yes, and the SWA is appealing. Here's how five countries define "single." Read the full article at The Sc…
Ten years of the competition, new beer categories and a Reserve option — Early Bird until 31 December 2026 Entries are now open for the Greek Beer Awards 2027, welcoming breweries from all European co…
Left: photo of a young CAMRA Chairman, Ash Corbett-Collins at Marston's brewery; right: photo of Ash Corbett-Collins in Westminster CAMRA reacts angrily to latest move from global brewer CAMRA has rea…
Pubs, bars and taprooms across the UK will be pouring pints at Germany’s lower tax rates tomorrow (Friday 9 October) as part of the Drop the Pint Day to highlight the potential benefits of a lower tax…
Historic England Conservation 2026 winner, The Woodman in Birmingham, James O. Davies Pub Design Awards are back for 2027! Pubs across the UK are being urged to enter CAMRA’s Pub Design Awards. This c…
The Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has announced the launch of its latest Laddie Rye release, a US exclusive distilled using locally grown rye and Islay-grown malting barley, harvested within an…
Carlsberg Britvic is to close Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent, bringing to an end a 200-year brewing history in the Staffordshire town. Photograph: Carlsberg Britvic As many independent breweri…
Who is taking over from Bourbon Hall of Famer Steve Nally at Bardstown Bourbon Company? Meet the Jim Beam alum behind its High Wheat bourbon. Read the full article at Lofted Spirits Promotes Nick Smit…
From 1-3 December 2026, Bordeaux will welcome wine professionals from around the world for VINITECH-SIFEL, a leading international trade show dedicated to innovation and solutions for the wine, fruit…
Dad Strength Brewing built an audience by sharing the unglamorous moments, like a grocery-store tasting full of "no's" that drew 600,000+ views. Their lesson for every brewery is to know your why, bor…
What happens when Foursquare's Richard Seale ages a 2004 rum for 22 years, finishing it in old Port pipes? Meet the oldest rum Foursquare has ever released. Read the full article at The Last Drop Dist…
"You’ve got to stay on your toes, because consumer tastes never stop changing."
Midleton Very Rare has announced the launch of the first release from its new limited-edition Rare Wood Collection, which explores how exceptional and unconventional woods can shape Irish whiskey. Mid…
What secrets echo through Warehouse C after dark? Buffalo Trace's Halloween Night at the Distillery returns with new stories, bourbon pours and spooky cocktails. Read the full article at Buffalo Trace…
