The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Can a 30-year-old Old Pulteney shift from tropical wax to salted caramel in one sip? This rare 1,000-bottle release answers deliciously. Read the full article at Old Pulteney 30 Year Old Scotch Whisky…
The Crieff-based Glenturret Distillery, has announced the launch of its 2026 Extremely Scarce Collection, which for the first time, includes a 20 Years Old single malt alongside its 25 Year Old and 30…
When I travel, I tend to go a bit extreme in my research of where I should eat and drink. Years ago, before taking a trip to Amsterdam, it was no different. During my weeks of research, I stumbled upo…
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. It was a rela…
Name: Jaynie KeanCompany: RAER Scotch Whisky (Jackton Distillery)Job: Owner/Managing DirectorWebsite: raer.co.ukSocials: @raerwhisky How long have you been working in the whisky industry?I have been w…
Does an age statement change how you should drink your Scotch? Here's how to get the most out of Ballantine's 10 Year Old, neat or in a long drink. Read the full article at How To Drink Ballantine’s 1…
From the boozy and caffeinated Espresso Martini to the provocative, passion fruit-spiked Pornstar Martini, many of the bar world’s most beloved modern classics were invented in London. But beyond thes…
Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam and Zach discuss whether collecting wine, beer, and spirits has gone from a classy and refined hobby to weirdo behavior. Did craft beer nerds delude themselves in…
How do you bottle the feeling of home? Highland Park and artist Laila Gohar answer with two 17-year-old single malts inspired by Egypt and New York. Read the full article at Highland Park Unveils ‘Bet…
What do bourbon and American brandy really have in common? Copper & Kings' relaunched Bottle Your Own tour lets you taste both and fill your own bottle to find out. Read the full article at Copper & K…
What happens when a bourbon 'born to surprise' meets preppy fashion? Basil Hayden and Rowing Blazers reveal their 'Classics, Reimagined' collab and a new cocktail. Read the full article at Basil Hayde…
A round-up of stories and snippets from brewing and hospitality, and the latest business news in brief The Engine House, Exeter. Photograph: Paul Slater Images Star Pubs is re-opening The Engine House…
The Speyside-based Aberlour Distiller, has announced the launch of two new single malts, the oldest additions to its permanent portfolio. Aberlour 21 Year Old (48% ABV), which is the brand’s first ann…
Mixing a drink in exactly equal measures is one of the easiest ways to make a cocktail. But what makes these even ratio drinks so delicious – and enduring? Alicia Miller speaks to top bartenders to fi…
New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK Firebrand is celebrating Cask Ale Week by brewing a 4.8% ABV pale ale inspired by an 1864 recipe. The be…
Core lager brands rank among the biggest and most popular in the UK, accounting for 17.9% of total beer volume sales in the off-trade[1] New report from Molson Coors, “The Pour Report”, reveals core l…
A range of up to 30 cask ales, including five from international brewers, will be available at Wetherspoon pubs during a 12-day beer festival. The pubs will host the festival from Wednesday 7 to Sunda…
The Round of Beef, located on Highfield Cresent in Halesowen, officially reopened on Friday 11th September following a transformational investment of more than £364,600. The opening night featured liv…
Heartwood Inns is welcoming the arrival of autumn with a new seasonal menu, bringing together rich, comforting flavours, carefully sourced ingredients and dishes designed for lingering lunches, cosy s…
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Glenmorangie is joining the wave of ultra-aged whiskey releases. On Thursday, the Highland distillery announced the launch of a 50-year-old single malt, marking the distillery’s oldest Scotch yet. The…
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A cocktail so iconic that it deserves its own week. The post Drink of the Week: The Classic Negroni appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
What UK vineyard growers should be looking out for this autumn. As the 2026 harvest draws towards its final weeks, vineyards across the UK are entering two very different phases. Some are still watchi…
What makes The Macallan 1926 the star of Sotheby’s first estate auction? Discover its $2.91 million estimate and the rare whiskies joining the sale. Read the full article at The Macallan 1926 Leads So…
Looking for the ultimate milestone gift? Gordon & MacPhail's Anniversary Releases offer rare single cask Scotch from 1966 to 1996, but only 30 to 100 bottles each. Read the full article at Gordon & Ma…
What happens when you double the Cognac-cask finish on a Bardstown bourbon blend? This 111.8-proof release trades sweetness for a bold, sophisticated new character. Read the full article at Bardstown…
Increasing the draught discount for pubs by 30% and freezing beer duty could lead to more affordable pints and over 7,000 more jobs in the sector, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BB…
What happens when Scottish tradition meets Japanese precision? These four whiskies reveal where two great whisky nations beautifully overlap. Read the full article at Love Scotch and Japanese Whisky?…
