The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Vinexposium has revealed that applications are now open for the 2027 V d’Or Business Awards which annually recognises the most impactful and responsible initiatives across the wine and spirits industr…
A collection of 124 bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti from a collection "in a league of its own" achieved nearly €500,000 at an iDealwine auction this week - well above the expected pre-sale esti…
Constellation Brands’ first quarter results, although soft, provided some cheer and beat analysts’ forecasts. Beer is up, wine and spirits are considerably down and Tequila is well and truly stealing…
Is blended Scotch really the single malt's poor relation? The IWSC 2026 says otherwise—here are the eight blends that earned Spirit Gold and whether you can buy them. Read the full article at The Best…
From golden rules to offbeat suggestions...
London, June 2026 – The Spanish Chamber of Commerce (SCC) in the UK has announced that Damm, the Barcelona-based brewing group behind the globally recognised Estrella Damm beer, among many other leadi…
The Alexandra, located on Alexandra View in Darwen, officially reopened on Wednesday 17th June following a transformational investment of £323,256. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning co…
One of Edinburgh's leading craft breweries has been announced as the official partner for Scotland's largest sport and music festival at the city's Peffermill Playing Fields from 10 to 12 July 2026. C…
Join Cask Marque at City Beerfest 2026 at The Guildhall in the City We're thrilled to be supporting City Beerfest 2026 on 2 July in the beautiful Guildhall Yard. With more than 55 beers from 13 fantas…
Lotte Peplow, Brewers Association’s American Craft Beer Ambassador for Europe, is excited about American craft beer opportunities this summer Photographs: Brewers Association This month, global attent…
On a clear day in Glynde, staff at The Trevor Arms can look to the peak of nearby Mount Caburn—the crowning point of a well-trodden path for South Downs walkers setting off from the town of Lewes—and…
We revived The Session for a one-off event to celebrate the work of the late Martyn Cornell, asking people to write something in response to his final book Porter & Stout. We were encouraged in this b…
Buffalo Trace Distillery is resurfacing five historic American whiskey brands for the third installment of its Prohibition Collection. This year’s edition features a lineup of five distinct whiskeys,…
What awaits whisky lovers at Paris CDG? Suntory’s new spaces bring rare Japanese pours, tastings and furoshiki flair. Read the full article at Suntory Opens First Paris CDG Whisky Pop-Up Spaces
What happens when whisky tasting meets tabletop soccer? Drinks by the Dram's new Drambuteo set lets you sip 12 drams, then flick your way to "dram-pionship" glory. Read the full article at Drambuteo:…
Which historic whiskeys were legally bottled during Prohibition? Buffalo Trace revives five rare brands in its new limited-edition collection—here's the full story. Read the full article at Buffalo Tr…
Could this iconic orange-labeled Highland whisky be the perfect dram to turn an ordinary evening into something truly special? We taste Glenmorangie to find out. Read the full article at Glenmorangie…
All roads lead to Manhattan. At least, that’s the case when considering the cocktails named after New York City neighborhoods. While longtime cocktail monikers like the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned…
There is hope for en primeur, according to Liv-ex’s closing report on this year’s campaign – and though the "make or break"’ campaign turned out to be more of a “middling” affair met with “tepid sale”…
Which bourbon scored highest at the Global Whisky Challenge 2026? A 12-year Tennessee whiskey from a barbecue brand beat allocated $1,500 legends. Here's the full list. Read the full article at The Be…
A west coast feast...
The Macallan owner Edrington reported a full-year revenue drop of 14% as prestige expressions and Highland Park declined. The post High-end Scotch drags Edrington FY sales down appeared first on The S…
Ready-to-drink sparkling Margarita brand SipMargs has begun its nationwide expansion in the US following an investment from Sazerac The post SipMargs expands across US appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
Argentinian winery Viña Artesano, owned by Grupo Avinea, is releasing a new range of fine wines that has been inspired by viticulture working in harmony with nature. As the latest portfolio of wines i…
LVMH-owned Hennessy Cognac is rolling out a series of activations across travel retail in Paris, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Hainan and more The post Hennessy revisits Spirit of Travel campaign appeared…
Is a £210 blind punt on a 27 year old single malt ever justified? This earthy, waxy Ardmore from Decadent Drinks might just prove it can be remarkable value. Read the full article at Why the Ardmore 2…
The drinks industry supply-chain platform has now traded more than 100 million bottles, db can reveal. The milestone is “a testament to both the strength of demand and power of the platform we are bui…
Craft beer has become ubiquitous in bars and restaurants across the country. Even the most staunch, old-school dive bar has probably offered a craft option on tap or in cans at some point. The brewers…
What does it take to win one of only 150 Brown-Forman 150th Anniversary bottles ever made? Give 270's latest charity raffle holds the answer. Read the full article at Win Rare Brown-Forman 150th Anniv…
