The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Can a worm-tub Glen Elgin at 59.4% ABV feel surprisingly light? This PX single cask review explores its red fruit, chocolate, and malty layers. Read the full article at Glen Elgin 11 Year Old Wormtub…
How can Knob Creek 9 offer nine years of aging and 100 proof for about $35? The answer lies in Beam’s scale, not quality shortcuts. Read the full article at How Is Knob Creek 9 Still Only $35?
Hot on the heels of their inaugural RAER single malt Scotch whisky release, we’re thrilled to announce that on November 4th, we’ll be teaming up with Jackton Distillery, for the latest in our series o…
What makes a whiskey truly 'estate'? Starlight Distillery's new 7-Year Cask Strength Bourbon is grown, distilled, aged and bottled on one Indiana family farm. Read the full article at Starlight Distil…
This is VinePair’s Booze News Weekly Roundup, where we gather the hottest headlines and product releases every Friday for a snapshot of what’s happening in the beverage alcohol industry. This week, we…
Women in Beer has announced the shortlist for its awards, celebrating the women who shape the beer industry. There are 10 categories in all. The entries were judged by an independent panel, comprising…
What happens when 16 years in ex-Bourbon casks meets Sherry, Marsala and two Cabernet finishes? The Dalmore's new 18-year-old Cigar Malt reveals all. Read the full article at The Dalmore Cigar Malt 18…
AnCnoc just axed its 18-year-old, and this 2024 release is one of the last. At 46% and $100, is it still worth hunting down before it disappears for good? Read the full article at The AnCnoc 18: A Gre…
How do you turn a mountain of footage into a film about American Single Malt? The makers of 'West of Tradition' reveal how their Westland documentary came together. Read the full article at Exclusive:…
And how to make a Bitter Nights Dream...
How does a 14-year-old bourbon from just 99 barrels earn a $399 price tag? Brown-Forman's 2026 King of Kentucky Single Barrel returns at cask strength. Read the full article at Brown-Forman Announces…
Sea Change Atlantic’s ocean rowing boat will be docking at Firebrand Brewing Co in Launceston tomorrow (3rd October) ahead of an epic journey. The four-person crew is preparing to row 3,200 miles acro…
The Hoptician, Dursley, has been named CAMRA’s Cider and Perry Pub of the Year after fighting off fierce competition, including from a previous winner. The achievement is all the more remarkable as th…
The Fife-based Kingsbarns Distiller,y has announced the launch of the inaugural release in a new annual limited-edition series, inspired by and exploring a different facet of the Cambo Estate and farm…
From Burgundy to Jerez...
A trailblazing winemaker...
Independent Leeds brewery Northern Monk have shared their annual Impact Report for 2025, marking another significant year for the business. The report sees Northern Monk celebrate continued growth alo…
Donnington Brewery has unveiled its latest beer, Cotswold IPA, a light and refreshing session IPA brewed in the heart of the Cotswolds. The first tasting of the new IPA. Left to right are Red Lion lic…
New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK Golden Gruit (4.5% ABV) is a herbal golden ale from Perivale, full of foraged herbs. Mugwort and Yarrow…
Gloucestershire’s Hoptician takes home coveted CAMRA award The Hoptician, Dursley, has been crowned CAMRA’s overall Cider and Perry Pub of the Year 2026, after fighting off fierce competition from a p…
Donnington Brewery has unveiled its latest beer, Cotswold IPA, a light and refreshing session IPA brewed in the heart of the Cotswolds. The new 3.4% ABV beer is a pale, easy-drinking beer with a disti…
Technical Brewer at Beavertown Brewery Closing Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 18:00 Gawain Thu, 10/01/2026 - 18:25 PRODUCTION BREWER BREW BIG. THINK BIGGER. What you'll be doing… Brewhouse Duties Op…
Production Brewer at Beavertown Brewery Closing Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 - 06:00 Gawain Thu, 10/01/2026 - 17:15 BREW BIG. THINK BIGGER. Brewhouse Duties Operate our fully automated 150hl brewhou…
And where he eats 'the best steak in the world'...
etch. by Steven Edwards in Hove has been announced the winner of the AA Wine Award England and Overall Wine Award at the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards 2026, which took place at JW Marriott Grosven…
What's on at Jim Beam's Clermont home this fall? From Booker's The Reserves to Supper Club dinners and a bourbon BBQ feast, here's the full 2026 lineup. Read the full article at Jim Beam Unveils Fall/…
Can a sour mash whiskey aged in French Vosges oak truly stand out? We taste Michter's Shenk's Homestead to see if its complexity lives up to the hype. Read the full article at Shenk’s Homestead Kentuc…
The Highland-based Dalmore Distillery, has announced the launch of a new permanent addition to its much-revered Cigar Malt range, which first launched more than two decades ago. The Dalmore Cigar Malt…
Which two rare sherry casks did Spirit of Yorkshire choose to close out its Sherry Cask Reserve series? Meet Filey Bay #7, a cherry-and-chocolate farewell. Read the full article at Spirit of Yorkshire…
When the James Beard Foundation announced its national culinary awards this summer, both the hospitality industry and the general public tuned in to see who topped the list in each category. Big winne…
