The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
When AI and a brewery compete for the same electricity, who wins? Dr Phil Wu, the founder and director of Absolar Solutions, a commercial solar and battery storage company, shines the spotlight on the…
American actor Kyle MacLachlan on his passion for the wines of Washington, a particularly memorable Cabernet experience, and David Lynch’s influence on his wine drinking habits.
In the early 20th century, a space between two narrow streets in the city centre of Jerez became a meeting place for local waiters and bartenders where they’d gather to drink sherry by the glass, purc…
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Grabbing global attention since 2014, the single malts of Tasmania have a distinctive sense of place. Cassandra Charlick shares their history and recommends five great bottles to try.
Wild Turkey is launching its Austin Nichols Archives line with the release of a 120-proof, 16-year-old bourbon called Gold Foil Edition, the brand announced today in a press release. Gold Foil Edition…
'Rioja’s genius is to combine gentleness and tenderness with generosity and grandeur, despite significant structure,' writes Andrew Jefford in his latest Decanter column after attending a centennial c…
Chianti with pizza? Think again...
About a decade ago, publications were abuzz about two new apps that were taking the wine world by storm: Vivino and Delectable. These were apps where users could take a photo of a bottle and find out…
We all know the economy currently stinks. But times like this, when the price of (gestures wildly at everything) has long passed through the roof and is buttressing up the ozone layer, can be an impet…
Bourbon is a massive spirits category. So massive, it often makes sense to break it down into different subsections to appreciate its breadth. There are several ways to deconstruct the genre: by proof…
While spending some time in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Zach noticed a cohort of winemakers in the region expanding their sparkling wine footprints. Not only are they trying to promote the quality of…
Our favorite recipes using the fruit, from Daiquiris to Negronis to Miami Vices.
Damm UK, the British arm of Barcelona-based independent family brewer S.A. Damm, and owner of the Estrella Damm brand, has agreed to acquire the Old Speckled Hen family of beer brands from Greene King…
Mount St Bernard Trappist Brewery, the only producer of Trappist ale in England, has launched a new UK trade store and mailing list for independent bottle shops, pubs, bars and hospitality businesses.…
Last week, Pabst Brewing Company announced its plan to discontinue Schlitz, a once-beloved brand known as “the beer that made Milwaukee famous.” Pabst cited rising storage and shipping costs as the re…
The major broadline delivery service Sysco has inspired lots of debate recently. Here’s what you need to know.
Lithesome Languedoc whites...
Picture a wine bottle. What do you imagine? Odds are, you’re seeing something relatively tall and cylindrical, with a narrow neck at the top. Maybe you are visualizing one of the more classically know…
Last week The Vinehouse UK was lucky to spend a few days in the High Weald AONB planting a small but versatile vineyard. Whilst small in scale, the vines here are perfect choices for those looking for…
Today, beer geeks flock to their local craft brewery to sit at picnic tables and sip small-batch brews — a culture that stems from the Great American Craft Beer Boom that gained traction in the 1960s…
A symphony of flavour...
In a new Decanter series, 18- to 29-year olds around the world give their honest opinion about a wine they've splashed out on – and if it was worth the cash.
Viva il vino spumeggiante...
A quality-to-price ratio to die for...
Pressing the rewind button...
A dash of Gamay does wonders for the wallet...
A standout estate in the heart of the Médoc...
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