The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
How many visitors can a new Loch Lomond distillery attract in a year? Luss Distillery welcomed over 55,000 and earned five-star ratings in its debut year. Read the full article at Luss Distillery Draw…
A round-up of stories and snippets from brewing and hospitality, and the latest business news in brief Indie Rabble have been named best new brewery at the Brewers Congress, staged at Big Penny Social…
Can Marsala wine casks sweeten Ardbeg's famous peat smoke without taming its Islay soul? We taste Ardbeg Dolce, the limited Ardbeg Day release, to find out. Read the full article at Ardbeg Dolce: Smok…
Napa has been one of the most esteemed winemaking regions in the world for decades. Known to churn out big, teeth-kicking Cabernet Sauvignons and bold Chardonnays, Napa is now synonymous with luxury w…
Three further candidates have passed the Guild of Beer Sommeliers exam and gained beer sommelier accreditation. This brings the number of newly qualified sommeliers to 19 since the programme was relau…
Why do bartenders reach for rye in a Manhattan? We explain, and reveal five American ryes that bartender judges awarded Double Gold. Read the full article at Why Bartenders Prefer Rye: 5 Award-Winning…
Why is Clydebuilt's new 100 Proof bottled at exactly 57.1% ABV? Discover the gunpowder story behind the strength and the brand's bold new Single Malt range. Read the full article at Clydebuilt Unveils…
What happens when Yorkshire single malt meets a Spanish Gran Reserva wine cask? Just 285 bottles of Filey Bay hold the answer, marking House of Townend's 120th. Read the full article at Filey Bay Rioj…
How did a bourbon-fuelled 80s party in Louisville help push a charity fundraiser past US$1 million? Inside the 13th Bourbon Mixer and its winners. Read the full article at Bourbon Mixer Raises $120K,…
The High West Distillery has announced the launch of the latest release from its annual ‘A Midwinter Night’s Dram’ series, in celebration of the Utah-based brand’s 20th anniversary. High West A Midwin…
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India just halved its tariff on Scotch, so why will a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label only get about 8% cheaper? The answer lies with India's states. Read the full article at India Halved Its Sco…
"Paul is a perfect example of the high calibre of talented chefs we have working here in Scotland"
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has teamed up with a fellow Faversham-based organisation to improve access to potentially life-saving equipment in its home town. It was approa…
FULL VENDOR LINE-UP AND WORKSHOP SPECIALS REVEALED 5 October 2026 — Glasgow’s annual festival showcasing independent breweries and drinks specialists is back again. Organised by the Glasladies Beer So…
The London Brewing Company, in North Finchley, has been named as the 2026 winner of the John Young Memorial Award. It’s 20 years since John Young, chairman of Young’s Brewery for 44 years, died at the…
By George Campbell, Laphroaig Distillery Manager | Published 6 Oct., 2026 As distillery manager of Laphroaig and a resident of Islay, I can speak to what makes this place, and its whisky, so unique. T…
From chicken nuggets to DJs, a younger generation is finding new ways to embrace the world of wine, reports Marianna Hunt.
Brewery Apprentice at Sambrook's Brewery Closing Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 18:00 Gawain Mon, 10/05/2026 - 18:01 Sambrook’s Brewery was founded in 2008 in the heart of Battersea with the ambit…
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What happens when Indian single malt meets Portuguese Ruby Port casks? Indri's 2026 Diwali Collector's Edition has the answer, with just 180 bottles. Read the full article at Indri Unveils Diwali Coll…
Britain’s beer and pub industry generated £37.8 billion to the UK economy in 2025, supported almost 1 million jobs, and contributed £16.8bn in tax. That’s the takeaway from new British Beer and Pub As…
Cutty Sark has unveiled a new limited-edition bottle design in collaboration with Scottish artist Rory Kennedy, celebrating the brand’s spirit of adventure. Inspired by the Scotch whisky’s rich mariti…
Hot takes are like a bowl of shishito peppers. They’re mild most of the time, but the potential for one to be packed with an intense spice always lurks. In August, the bar community learned that a hot…
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Want more smoke than Black Label? Johnnie Walker Double Black and Green Label take different paths—so which smoky Scotch is actually worth your money? Read the full article at Johnnie Walker Double Bl…
“Take the Angostura 3. There’s not a thing I haven’t infused with it at some point. And it also just stands up so well on its own"
What does a reimagined elephant have to do with Asia's most awarded single malt? Paul John Whisky's new Goa-inspired look tells the story. Read the full article at Paul John Whisky Unveils Packaging R…
At £45 with 46% ABV, natural colour and no chill filtering, has Benromach finally delivered the flagship whisky nerds have been begging for? Read the full article at Why the New Benromach 12 Might Jus…
Brown-Forman, has announced the launch of its latest King of Kentucky release, a single barrel Bourbon aged for 14 years. King of Kentucky Single Barrel – 2026 Edition, is a 14 Year Old Kentucky Strai…
