The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
What makes Jackson Purchase’s new bourbons stand out? A Kentucky-only 108-proof release joins a true bottled-in-bond expression. Read the full article at Jackson Purchase Debuts Bottled-in-Bond & Kent…
Can a Romanian single malt deliver peat without overwhelming smoke? This review explores Carpathian Peated Bourbon Cask’s 35PPM balance of sweetness and spice. Read the full article at Carpathian Sing…
What happens when Kentucky's Maker's Mark teams up with luxury retailer Selfridges? A bespoke cask-strength bourbon—but only 258 bottles exist. Read the full article at Maker’s Mark & Selfridges Debut…
Which Indian whiskies impressed the pros behind the bar the most? Eight took Gold or Double Gold at the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards—here they are, ranked. Read the full article at The World’s Best I…
What does a CIA mix-up and a yellow submarine caught by Islay fishermen have to do with whisky? The remarkable true tale behind Bruichladdich's iconic WMD series. Read the full article at Do Good Stor…
Styling itself as ‘the city’s original oyster bar’, Scottish Rock Oysters still form a central part of Café Royal’s food offering
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Loch Lomond and Bellfield breweries have taken home the coveted overall champion awards at Indie Beer Scotland 2026. Winning brewers with their awards They were the winners of the seperate cask and ke…
In the summer of 1784, Alexander Hamilton sat down in New York to write one of the stranger letters of his early legal career. The recent peace had allowed transatlantic wine commerce to restart, Brit…
Bollinger has launched the seventh version of its 100% Pinot Noir series, PNAYC21, the second such wine to come mostly from its home cru of Aÿ, after PNAYC18 - but there the similarities end, writes G…
This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. A Chicago dog is a rainbow s…
What makes Redwood Empire's new Colonel Armstrong Bourbon stand out? With double the wheat of many rivals and a 1,400-year-old redwood behind its name, plenty. Read the full article at Redwood Empire…
Whiskey maker Rare Character has teamed up with Helmsman Imports to take its Pride of Anderson County series national The post Rare Character goes national with Helmsman appeared first on The Spirits…
Columbia Distributing has completed its purchase of Republic National Distributing Company’s operations in Oregon and Washington The post RNDC finalises sale of Oregon and Washington operations appear…
What do you get when Madonna and Absolut join forces? A $125 dancefloor-in-a-box featuring a cassette player, coupe glasses and a very spicy secret ingredient. Read the full article at Madonna & Absol…
Promised 8-12% returns on whisky casks? It might be a scam. Discover why genuine cask profits are generational—and whether you'd wait decades to cash in. Read the full article at The Truth About Whisk…
Mi Campo Tequila owner Constellation Brands has started fiscal 2027 with an 8% rise in organic sales for its wine and spirits arm The post Wine and spirits sales rebound in Constellation Q1 appeared f…
After 13 years at Westward Whiskey, master blender Miles Munroe has left the company to start his own brand, Grimoire Spirits The post Westward master blender departs appeared first on The Spirits Bus…
Wineries of all types strive to develop an estate identity through their liquid, but nowhere is that brand recognition as important as it is in Champagne. The flagship product for most Champagne maiso…
If passed, the change in UK legislation would permit the use of digital ID when purchasing alcohol in the country for the first time The post UK government proposes digital ID for alcohol sales appear…
Speyside is known for its Scotch whisky but award-winning Eight Lands Organic Gin and Vodka proves the region also deserves recognition for its clear spirits The post Eight Lands Organic Gin and Vodka…
The inaugural Europe’s 50 Best Bars list has been revealed, with Athens toppling Barcelona as the region’s top cocktail city The post Athens’ Line beats Sips to become Best Bar in Europe appeared firs…
The first part of our two-strong gin tastings showed that when it comes to taste and quality, the sector is in blooming health The post The Gin Masters 2026 – First Tasting results appeared first on T…
Which whiskies earn their place on a back bar when working bartenders do the scoring? These seven hit Double Gold at the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards. Read the full article at The World’s Best Whiski…
Californian-based fine wine retailer Westgarth Wines has appointed a new director of sales to lead its European expansion, after opening a London branch. The post Westgarth Wines expands fine wine bus…
Yes, there is such a thing as pink fine wine, and Patrick Schmitt MW has picked out a handful of the greatest, all of which gained a top scores in this year's Global Rosé Masters. But be warned, they…
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