The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Three 3-year board positions are open: two for the packaging brewer class and one for the brewpub & taproom brewer class. Voting is open through Oct. 21. The post 2026 Board of Directors Election: Sep…
The challenge is recognizing when it’s time to stop searching and start focusing. The post 3 Less-Talked-About Reasons to Focus on a Flagship appeared first on Brewers Association.
Pip Hop, a 5.5% ABV dry-hopped cider first crafted a decade ago, has been relaunched in can and keg by Sandford Orchards. On the nose, it offers an inviting aroma of fresh hops. On the palate, this tr…
The Highlands-based Tomatin Distillery, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition single cask release, exclusive to the UK. Tomatin 2011 Single Cask (58.8% ABV) is a 15 Year Old single malt Sc…
Which American rye whiskeys earned a unanimous Double Gold from NYISC 2026's blind-tasting trade judges? From a $23 Kentucky staple to a triple-wine-cask 12 year old. Read the full article at The Best…
Though many consumers might recognize tequila as what they encountered in a shot in college or as the ingredient in their favorite cocktail, there’s also a market for extremely high-end tequila. These…
Two iconic Islay single malts, one $60 budget—if you could only take home Laphroaig 10 or Ardbeg 10, which peated Scotch should you choose? Read the full article at Laphroaig 10 Vs Ardbeg 10: Which Is…
Unlike the approachably sweet vanilla and caramel flavors of corn-based bourbon, rye whiskey’s unique base delivers a distinct spice note that might turn off some first-timers. But once immersed in th…
Which award-winning Indian single malts give you the most for your money? We pick seven 2026 medal winners from Godawan, Crazy Cock, Indri and more. Read the full article at 7 Award-Winning Indian Sin…
What happens when The Macallan flips its cask tradition, maturing whisky in sherry oak before bourbon? Meet the Carta Nautica 1987 vintage and 20 Year Old. Read the full article at The Macallan launch…
Blending modern hop varieties from the Old World and the New World, Fuller’s Vintage Ale 2026 has been released, coming in at 8.4% ABV. It is crafted using UK-grown hop Jester, which gives citrus and…
Tobacco, beetroot or butter: which bartender's bespoke liqueur will win the Gabriel Boudier Wizard Award in Dijon? Meet the five UK finalists. Read the full article at Emporia Brands names five finali…
What happens when Highland malt spends 15 years in a first-fill PX sherry butt? Tomatin's 2011 single cask, limited to 608 bottles, reveals the answer. Read the full article at Tomatin 2011 Single Cas…
Which deadly sin would you drink? Kimpton Everly Hollywood lets guests draw tarot cards to pick from seven Halloween cocktails, including a gold-rimmed bourbon Greed. Read the full article at Kimpton…
Can an $18 bourbon score as high as one costing over $100? At the NYISC, five affordable bottles did just that. Here's what they are and why they're worth buying. Read the full article at The Best Val…
Ahead of National Curry Week, British-Indian alcohol-free beer brand Bunta is reporting 40% year-on-year growth and a string of new account wins. Recent trade additions include The Royal Albert Hall,…
Your organisations name: Society of Independent Brewers & Associates (SIBA) Summary: Job advert: Social Media & Digital Marketing Executive Further details: This is an opportunity to take ownership of…
Coming this Saturday 3rd October - Hereford's first ever Cider Walking Safari! Join The Ciderologist - Gabe Cook - as we take a gentle stroll through the city centre learning about the great cider peo…
Fuller’s Vintage Ale 2026 arrives in the Fuller’s Griffin Brewery shop and on Waitrose shelves in October. First launched in 1997, the Vintage Ale series is Fuller’s annual celebration of brewing heri…
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has opened an intimate new venue – The Jamaica Clubhouse – beneath one of the City of London’s most historic pubs, The Jamaica Wine House. The Grade II listed…
Sotheby’s has announced that it will host its first-ever auction at The Macallan Estate in Speyside on October 9th, with the sale led by a bottle of The Macallan Fine and Rare 60 Years Old 1926, one o…
The Rock Point, Lyme Regis, has won the Beer Drinkers Pub of the Year Award, organised by the West Dorset branch of CAMRA. West Dorset CAMRA chairman Bruce Mead (left) with Rock Point general manager…
Keg and cask management ecosystem ekeg has announced a partnership with the University of Nottingham’s International Centre for Brewing Science (ICBS) to accelerate innovation in circular packaging ac…
What happens when rye meets peach brandy and toasted oak? Angel's Envy's Cellar Collection Vol. 6 is its first release with two cask finishes. Read the full article at Angel’s Envy Unveils Cellar Coll…
Can a well-aged bourbon still cost just $25? Wanderfolk's Tallbird blends seven-year-old straight bourbons for classic cocktails—and a sonic boom backstory. Read the full article at Wanderfolk Distill…
Shepherd Neame has opened an intimate new venue, The Jamaica Clubhouse, beneath one of the City of London’s most historic pubs, The Jamaica Wine House. The grade II listed pub — known affectionately a…
3rd Space is turning unconventional locations into concert venues, from an underground show at a dim sum lounge to an electronic set at a midtown Manhattan heliport.
Only 9,665 bottles exist, one for each of Lou Gehrig's plate appearances—but does this 109-proof tribute bourbon deliver a home run or just a base hit? Read the full article at Remus Lou Gehrig Reserv…
Rated the "Third Finest Whisky in the World" in 2010, Amrut Fusion took Indian single malt global. But what's the best way to actually drink this iconic bottle? Read the full article at How To Drink A…
A problem — the problem? — for first-generation craft breweries is as follows. 1. Everybody knows your iconic beer. 2. Everybody loves your iconic beer. 3. Nobody buys your iconic beer. We have contem…
