The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
What cigar should you light with Isle of Skye Cigar Reserve? We taste this soft, smoky blended Scotch and reveal the perfect pairing. Read the full article at Isle of Skye Cigar Reserve Blended Scotch…
The Highlands-based Glengoyne Distillery has announced the launch of its latest limited-edition Teapot Dram release. Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch No. 12 (59.2% ABV) is a non-age-stated, single malt Sco…
Over decades of regular trips to Europe, Regine Rousseau, the Chicago-based founder of wine marketing and events consultancy Shall We Wine, never really subscribed to the directive often preached by U…
Exploring the conundrum...
Is the whisky loch a crisis or an opportunity? At Whisky Live Paris, industry insiders reveal what drinkers can expect from whisky in 2027. Read the full article at What Will Whisky Look Like in 2027?…
What happens when Irish whiskey spends five years in casks made from Irish sweet chestnut? Midleton Very Rare's new Irish Chestnut Edition reveals the answer. Read the full article at Midleton Very Ra…
Continuing our teeming throng of industry-leading, social media-based Tastings, now hosted across X and Bluesky and also available to follow on Threads, we’re thrilled to announce that on November 18t…
Meeting the next generation...
Gin was somewhat of a tough sell in the early days of the craft cocktail revival. Consumers were more reluctant to dive into the botanical booze like they had for brown spirits. This sometimes compell…
What happens when the devil hides in a whisky cask? Bowmore revives its cult Devil's Casks series with a new 10-year-old and a rare 22-year-old single malt. Read the full article at Bowmore Revives Th…
This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. As a bartender, I’m always looking for spirits I’d feel confident pouring and recommending to guests, and Farmer’s Gin is one of them. I…
Take a palatal tour from the ancient volcanic sands of Campania to the quiet medieval town of Montefalco to the high Alpine foothills of Piedmont. Taste the expressive fruit and earth notes of a Barol…
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…
Pubs, bars, and taprooms across the UK will be pouring pints at Germany’s lower tax rates tomorrow (Friday, 9th October) as part of Drop the Pint Day. This is to highlight the potential benefits of a…
This episode of Wine 101 is brought to you by Meiomi. Celebrate your holiday season to the fullest by bringing, or hosting with, the bottle that makes a lasting impression even after the last drop. Fr…
Monday 19th October 8-9pm BST Online Course Join Beer Writer of the Year (2019,2021) and chair of the Guild Jonny Garrett for an hour-long session introducing you to the wild world of social video – n…
You have until 18th October to send us your nominations. It's that time of the year again when we ask you to nominate your choice for the Brewer of the Year (sponsored by SIBA) and Beer of the Year, a…
This Halloween sees the return of Haunted Highlander (3.4% ABV) – a ruby rye ale from Belhaven Brewery, Scotland’s oldest brewery. Available throughout October, Haunted Highlander is a full-bodied ale…
Bedford, 7th October 2026: Wells & Co. has appointed hospitality industry leader Gavin George as a Non-Executive Director, further strengthening the Board as the family-owned pub and brewing business…
What happens when Scotch casks are toasted with volcanic stone instead of fire? Isle of Skye's new limited-edition Magma Stone Toasted blend has the answer. Read the full article at Isle of Skye Relea…
What happens when Islay rye meets re-charred Bourbon barrels? Bruichladdich's 2026 Laddie Rye, a US exclusive, offers a spicy answer for its 25th anniversary. Read the full article at Bruichladdich Th…
The Islay-based Bowmore Distillery has announced the return of The Devil’s Casks series, more than a decade after the original limited editions were released. The new releases, which will be available…
Glasgow’s annual festival showcasing independent breweries and drinks specialists, organised by the Glasladies Beer Society (GBS), returns on 24th October at the Queen Margaret Union (QMU). A previous…
A round-up of stories and snippets from brewing and hospitality, and the latest business news in brief Uley Brewery’s Pig’s Ear, a 5% ABV strong, golden beer, has made it to London, specifically The C…
New releases of the season...
On Wednesday, The 50, formerly known as 50 Best, announced its highly anticipated annual list of the World’s 50 Best Bars. At this year’s live ceremony in Milan, Hong Kong’s Bar Leone defended its cro…
Can any Japanese whisky dethrone Yamazaki? Its 25 Years Old just claimed a fourth straight ISC Trophy for the brand—here's what makes it a global benchmark. Read the full article at Yamazaki 25 Wins F…
Can a whisky be a single cask and permanently available? Master of Malt and Studio Minerva's The Islay says yes, with a new continuous single cask model. Read the full article at Master of Malt & Stud…
What has Woodford Reserve created to toast 30 years of super-premium bourbon? Two distillery-only limited editions, including a 150-unit ceramic decanter. Read the full article at Woodford Reserve Mar…
What does an independent bottler put in its first permanent release? Copper & Cask's answer is X, a 10-year barrel-proof Bourbon from 45 hand-picked barrels. Read the full article at Copper & Cask Rel…
