The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
While the top five best-selling rum brands endured a frustrating year of declines, one brand nearly doubled its sales in 2025 The post Top 10 biggest-selling rum Brand Champions 2026 appeared first on…
Throughout Eastern Europe, markets have been changing with new flavours becoming popular and consumers developing a taste for premium liquid The post Region unlocked: how drinking is evolving in Easte…
Mark Wakefield, founder of the British apéritif brand, describes the new round of distribution deals as "a defining moment for Beesou" The post Beesou expands European distribution appeared first on T…
High stakes ahead of this year's En Primeur campaign have made it a nerve-wracking month for the trade, and though some merchants are reporting “a sizeable amount of wine” sold, the reaction overall h…
The brand’s owner, International Beverage, heralds Old Pulteney 50 Year Old as the Highland distillery’s oldest-ever release The post Old Pulteney marks 200th anniversary with 50YO whisky appeared fir…
What happens when a luxury Diageo ambassador and Edinburgh's iconic SCOTCH Bar collaborate on a women-led whisky experience? A bold new flight and cocktail series. Read the full article at SCOTCH Bar…
The Glasgow Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, in collaboration with The Good Spirits Co and Glasgow Science Centre. Glasgow 1770 Recioto Cask Finish (52% ABV) is a…
Can a 15-year single malt be both a bargain and a standout? Glen Scotia 15 delivers Campbeltown brine, tangerine, and sweet-sour punch. Read the full article at Glen Scotia 15: A Campbeltown Gem That…
As collectors diversify, the Loire is emerging as a region to watch, with names such as Domaine Dagueneau and Clos Rougeard to the fore. The post Auction update: Can the Loire compete with Burgundy? a…
Organic French vodka brand Le Philtre has appointed Mangrove as its new distributor in the UK, taking over from Cask Liquid Marketing The post Le Philtre partners with Mangrove in UK appeared first on…
We Americans love our whiskey. Over the past 250 years, it’s a spirit that’s driven our economy, helped power westward expansion, and incited at least one rebellion. And these days, it’s made in each…
What happens when India's oldest single malt distiller finishes whisky in Mahua casks? Five IWSC medals and the top Indian whisky ranking at IWSC 2026. Read the full article at Crazy Cock Whisky Tops…
A new five-year partnership between the Bordeaux Wine Council and Hong Kong Tourism Board strengthens ties with Bordeaux’s third-largest export market, with wine and food tourism driving deeper commer…
When the UK voted to leave the EU, French winemakers mourned. But a decade on, one legendary Bordeaux wine company tells Amelie Maurice-Jones why Brexit has been a blessing when it comes to selling bo…
Japan and Taiwan are "promising growth markets" for American spirits exports, according to a US trade body The post Discus eyes East Asia as spirits exports near $80m appeared first on The Spirits Bus…
Only 50 wines out of nearly 17,000 entries earned Decanter World Wine Awards’ highest honour. Discover the exceptional bottles to seek out now.
U.S. spirits exports to Taiwan doubled in just one year—what's driving East Asia's booming appetite for American whiskey, and which distilleries are leading the charge? Read the full article at DISCUS…
Year on year, the demand for spritz cocktails in the UK increases. db takes a look at the top 10 spritzes to drink this summer, from the instantly recognisable to the obscure. The post Top 10 spritzes…
Two 1,700-year-old marble statues have been discovered inside an ancient wine collection vat during excavation work in northern Israel. The rare late Roman finds were uncovered ahead of railway expans…
How does a Kentucky cooperage connect American whiskey to Scotch whisky? Scotland's First Minister's visit reveals the vital transatlantic supply chain behind every barrel. Read the full article at Sc…
Enotria has strengthened its premium wine portfolio with 11 new producer partnerships spanning Italy, Germany, Austria, France, Australia, the US and Chile. The additions suggest a renewed focus on pr…
To mark National Martini Day, Tito's Handmade Vodka has partnered with Simmons Piccadilly to give away 142 Espresso Martinis on 19 June The post Tito’s celebrates National Martini Day in London appear…
Bookings to watch England’s first Fifa World Cup 2026 game in the on-trade are up by 293%, with hospitality set for a 42% sales boost The post World Cup triples England pub bookings appeared first on…
Maritine Brands has launched a spirits brand called Shāng, which combines Chinese baijiu with American whiskey-making techniques The post Shāng blends whiskey and baijiu traditions appeared first on…
Discount supermarket chain Lidl has created a “Lidl Summer Terrace” in Prague’s Stromovka Park in a new marketing move that is set to boost awareness of the retailer’s food and drinks offer. The post…
New research has revealed that moderation trends are changing the way people perceive no and low alcohol drinks. The data has shown that many who indulge in drinking alcohol are also seeking out non-a…
New research from non-alcoholic brewery Athletic Brewing Company and KAM Insight shows that 94% of alcohol-free beer drinkers also consume alcohol. Only 27% of social drinkers now stick exclusively to…
Amsterdam Craft Gin Company has secured a listing for its Gin 1689 miniature bottles at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands The post Gin 1689 minis arrive at Schiphol Airport appeared first on The Spi…
The discovery of 2,000 year old grape seeds in Chianti has revealed the Tuscan spot was once a predominantly white wine region. Scientists say white varieties were "curated and maintained for centurie…
Bacardi has lost the latest round of its long-running battle over ownership of the Havana Club rum name and its use in the US. The post Bacardi loses latest Havana Club hearing appeared first on The D…
