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Four Roses Single Barrel 2026 Collection OBSV
Spirits7 Oct 2026

Four Roses Single Barrel 2026 Collection OBSV

What makes the OBSV the pick of Four Roses' single barrel lineup? We break down the B mashbill, V yeast, and why this 7-9 year bourbon stands above the rest. Read the full article at Four Roses Single…

The Whiskey Wash
Laphroaig 15 Year Old
Spirits7 Oct 2026

Laphroaig 15 Year Old

Laphroaig 15 Year OldIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky46% ABV / RRP: £85.00 Laphroaig has never really been a whisky for sitting quietly in the corner. Instantly recognisable from even the most restrain…

The Whisky Wire
10 Bottles From Mexico to Try Beyond Tequila and Mezcal
Wine7 Oct 2026

10 Bottles From Mexico to Try Beyond Tequila and Mezcal

Mexico’s magic is indisputable. From its ancient ruins and colorful cities to its extraordinary food, art, music, and landscapes, the country has an uncanny ability to inspire creativity. And when it…

VinePair
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland’s Whisky Regions
Spirits7 Oct 2026

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland’s Whisky Regions

Why did a Speyside distiller carry loaded pistols, and how did a tax line shape Scotch? Uncover the surprising history behind Scotland's whisky regions. Read the full article at 5 Things You Didn’t Kn…

The Whiskey Wash
Planteray Announces Oceana Collection With Rare Rums from Australia, Fiji & Mauritius
Spirits7 Oct 2026

Planteray Announces Oceana Collection With Rare Rums from Australia, Fiji & Mauritius

What happens when rums from Australia, Fiji and Mauritius cross the oceans to finish in French casks? Planteray's Oceana collection reveals the answer. Read the full article at Planteray Announces Oce…

The Whiskey Wash
The 30 Best Rye Whiskeys to Drink in 2026
Wine7 Oct 2026

The 30 Best Rye Whiskeys to Drink in 2026

Every year, with every new list of the best rye whiskeys, every booze writer out there tries to convince you that this (this!) is finally rye’s time to shine again. By now the story is well-told witho…

VinePair
The VinePair Podcast: The Particular Magic of Estate Whiskey
Wine7 Oct 2026

The VinePair Podcast: The Particular Magic of Estate Whiskey

Words like “terroir” and modifiers like “estate-grown” are usually associated with wine. Both of which contribute and refer to a sense of place — when producers celebrate where a wine comes from and a…

VinePair
Pitch-perfect Austrian white wine stars
Wine7 Oct 2026

Pitch-perfect Austrian white wine stars

Top medal winners to seek out...

Decanter
Ghostwood Whiskey Launches 3 Brothers Bourbon
Spirits7 Oct 2026

Ghostwood Whiskey Launches 3 Brothers Bourbon

What happens when three brothers bring a high-rye mash bill back to Ghostwood's roots? Meet 3 Brothers, a six-year-old bourbon priced at just $49. Read the full article at Ghostwood Whiskey Launches 3…

The Whiskey Wash
Hampden Estate marks new era for White Rum with new release
Spirits7 Oct 2026

Hampden Estate marks new era for White Rum with new release

Hampden Estate has announced the launch of a new unaged, straight-from-the-still rum, built around the aromatic identity of the legendary Jamaican distillery and designed to push the boundaries of con…

The Whisky Wire
Russell’s Reserve Debuts Latest Single Rickhouse Bourbon
Spirits7 Oct 2026

Russell’s Reserve Debuts Latest Single Rickhouse Bourbon

Can a bourbon taste so spicy you'd swear it was a rye? Eddie Russell's new Camp Nelson D release, from the rickhouse where he started 45 years ago, says yes. Read the full article at Russell’s Reserve…

The Whiskey Wash
GlenWyvis Administration Shows How Maturing Whisky Can Drain a Small Distillery
Spirits7 Oct 2026

GlenWyvis Administration Shows How Maturing Whisky Can Drain a Small Distillery

How does a distillery with 870 casks of maturing whisky run out of money? GlenWyvis's own business plan spelled out the trap years before administrators arrived. Read the full article at GlenWyvis Adm…

The Whiskey Wash
Spot the fruity sake – a wine lover’s guide
Wine7 Oct 2026

Spot the fruity sake – a wine lover’s guide

Love sake’s fruitier side but less keen on rich umami and soy-like savouriness? These are the styles to look for…

Decanter
Guild Members: The NCTJ's Journalism Skills Academy Autumn news
Beer7 Oct 2026

Guild Members: The NCTJ's Journalism Skills Academy Autumn news

Guild members can access a discount code by logging into the Membership Area. If you have not registered for the website, please email secretary@beerguild.co.uk As we enter the final quarter of the ye…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Norfolk brewery to gift pubs Christmas trees this festive season
Beer7 Oct 2026

Norfolk brewery to gift pubs Christmas trees this festive season

A multi-award-winning brewery is looking to spread the festive cheer this year by rewarding its valued pub customers with a free Christmas tree. Woodforde’s is offering its on-trade customers the chan…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Preston Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Makeover
Beer7 Oct 2026

Preston Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Makeover

The Arkwrights, located on Plungington Road in Preston, officially reopened on Thursday 1st October following a transformational investment of £280,546. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winni…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers Announces Matt Anderson as Their New CEO
Beer7 Oct 2026

Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers Announces Matt Anderson as Their New CEO

London, 5th October 2026 The CIBD Board of Trustees today announce the appointment of Matt Anderson as the new CEO of the CIBD. Matt will start on the 1st of December 2026. Matt will be joining CIBD f…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Releases round-up: Beer Hut, Bullhouse, Stancill, and more…
Beer7 Oct 2026

Releases round-up: Beer Hut, Bullhouse, Stancill, and more…

New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK Beer Hut has collaborated with Bullhouse on It’s Great for the Town, a 4.3% ABV pale ale. Juicy, bright,…

Beer Today
Let’s Work Together —​​​ Community-Led Winemaking at Forty Hall Vineyard, Enfield, London
Beer7 Oct 2026

Let’s Work Together —​​​ Community-Led Winemaking at Forty Hall Vineyard, Enfield, London

Standing among 10 acres of grapevines at the edge of Enfield in North London, it’s hard to believe the M25 is so close. A herd of Red Poll cows moo in the neighbouring field; feral parakeets raucously…

Pellicle Magazine
New NYC Bar Under Fire for Copying Name and Branding of World’s Best Bar
Wine6 Oct 2026

New NYC Bar Under Fire for Copying Name and Branding of World’s Best Bar

As the global cohort of bartenders and industry enthusiasts gears up for this year’s announcement of the World’s 50 Best Bars tomorrow, last year’s victor Bar Leone in Hong Kong is soaking in its time…

VinePair
Full steam ahead for a three-venue Kent festival
Beer6 Oct 2026

Full steam ahead for a three-venue Kent festival

Travellers can swap the conventional festival field for a five-mile heritage railway as the Spa Valley Railway’s award-winning Real Ale and Cider Festival returns to Tunbridge Wells. The festival open…

Beer Today
The Best Whiskies From The Melbourne International Spirits Competition 2026
Spirits6 Oct 2026

The Best Whiskies From The Melbourne International Spirits Competition 2026

How did two craft Argentine distilleries and supermarket own-labels end up beside Uncle Nearest and Loch Lomond in Melbourne's 2026 Gold list? Read the full article at The Best Whiskies From The Melbo…

The Whiskey Wash
Tormore Timeless Scotch Whisky Review
Spirits6 Oct 2026

Tormore Timeless Scotch Whisky Review

Is Tormore Timeless a bright new Speyside bargain or better as a premium mixer? Our review uncovers what’s really in the glass. Read the full article at Tormore Timeless Scotch Whisky Review

The Whiskey Wash
Maker’s Mark launches new World Wood Collection
Spirits6 Oct 2026

Maker’s Mark launches new World Wood Collection

The Kentucky-based Maker’s Mark Distillery, has announced the launch of the first release from its new limited-edition World Wood Collection, a Global Travel Retail exclusive series celebrating the in…

The Whisky Wire
Maker’s Mark Expedition 01: Three-Oak Travel Retail Bourbon
Spirits6 Oct 2026

Maker’s Mark Expedition 01: Three-Oak Travel Retail Bourbon

What happens when Maker's Mark finishes bourbon in oak from three continents? Meet Expedition 01, the debut of its travel retail-exclusive World Wood Collection. Read the full article at Maker’s Mark…

The Whiskey Wash
Beverage Programs Are Under Pressure. These Pros Are Finding Ways to Adapt.
Wine6 Oct 2026

Beverage Programs Are Under Pressure. These Pros Are Finding Ways to Adapt.

It’s a hard time to run a beverage program. Costs are escalating due in part to an unhappy blend of tariffs, supply chain issues, and general inflation. The wholesale sector of the drinks industry is…

VinePair
Canning innovation takes Packaging Week award
Beer6 Oct 2026

Canning innovation takes Packaging Week award

Visitors to London Packaging Week’s Innovation Gallery voted Cool>Can their favourite innovation from this year’s showcase. The solution marks a world first: a shelf-ready, fully commercialised self-c…

Beer Today
These 6 Award-Winning Whiskies Cost Under $50—And Outscored Luxury Bottles
Spirits6 Oct 2026

These 6 Award-Winning Whiskies Cost Under $50—And Outscored Luxury Bottles

Can a whisky under $50 really beat the competition? These six 2026 medal winners, including a 99-point rye and a 98-point Islay malt, prove it can. Read the full article at These 6 Award-Winning Whisk…

The Whiskey Wash
Pomona Award winner follows in father’s footsteps
Beer6 Oct 2026

Pomona Award winner follows in father’s footsteps

Albert Johnson, from Ross-on-Wye Cider and Perry Company, has won CAMRA’s 2026 Pomona Award for championing the promotion of real cider and perry in the UK. Albert (pictured), whose father won the awa…

Beer Today
Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week Returns With Tavern Trail
Spirits6 Oct 2026

Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week Returns With Tavern Trail

Can a classic cocktail help hospitality workers? Elijah Craig's Old Fashioned Week returns with a new 70-venue Tavern Trail and $1 from every drink going to charity. Read the full article at Elijah Cr…

The Whiskey Wash
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