The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
A tale of two lagers, and the different approaches two breweries took in their attempt to break into America's most competitive beer style. The post Cincy Light Vs. Cold Time: Two Lager Brands, Two Ve…
Beer lovers and music fans are being invited to turn their sheds, gardens, home bars, and kitchens into festival venues this weekend as ShedFest returns. The virtual beer and music festival, organised…
Kate Hyde is Head Brewer and Director at Hand Brew Co, based in Brighton & Worthing. She has been brewing for over a decade and has worked in the beer industry in the UK and France. She is a Women in…
The Holmquists aim to be operating a boutique hotel of up to 14 rooms within a year, with a further 20 rooms under development
Why has Beyoncé bought a controlling stake in SirDavis whisky from luxury giant LVMH—and what does it mean for the brand her great-grandfather inspired? Read the full article at Beyoncé Takes Control…
What happens when a single barrel meets the strict standards of the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act? Redemption's first bonded bourbon delivers the answer this fall. Read the full article at Redemption Relea…
Reading-based Double-Barrelled Brewery is to undertake an expansion programme that will boost capacity and also create new jobs. The business, which was started by Luci and Mike Clayton-Jones in 2018,…
The Crown Hotel, a well-established hotel, bar and restaurant in the centre of Dumfries and Galloway market town Newton Stewart, is up for sale through Christie & Co. Occupying a prominent town centre…
Can a celebrity whiskey actually stand out in a crowded market? We taste JYPSI Explorer, Eric Church's bourbon blend, to see if it earns its place. Read the full article at Whiskey JYPSI Explorer Bour…
Johnnie Walker Black Cask was built for bourbon drinkers, but what's the best way to actually drink it? Neat, over ice, or long and cold in a highball? Read the full article at How to Drink Johnnie Wa…
At Tavern Next Door, the disco-era drink has transformed into an Old-Fashioned that tastes like a malted milkshake.
In the Southern Rhône Valley’s acclaimed Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, Château Rayas both epitomizes the region and stands completely separate from the area’s other revered producers. Like its peer…
The Highland based Dalmore Distillery has announced the launch of the latest release in its limited-edition Distillery Select Series. The Dalmore Distillery Select 2026 (53.7% ABV) is a 14 Year Old si…
What makes Batch 7 the finest 21-year-old The GlenAllachie has ever released? Master distiller Billy Walker reveals the sherry-cask secret behind this Speyside gem. Read the full article at The GlenAl…
What happens when Taiwan's rarest Mizunara oak whisky meets Japanese butterfly artwork? Kavalan's latest limited collection unites two peated and unpeated expressions. Read the full article at Kavalan…
Philadelphia’s largest independent craft brewer, Yards Brewing, is to be acquired by B3 Beverage Company in a move that marks a shift in Pennsylvania’s brewing scene. B3 Beverage Company, founded last…
Could this overlooked single malt be one of the best value pours at the LCBO? Here's why the Glenglassaugh Sandend surprised me—and why you should grab one now. Read the full article at Why the Glengl…
There is perhaps no white grape in the world of wine as beloved by drinkers or as maligned by sommeliers as Sauvignon Blanc. Decades of commercialization and the pursuit of mass-market appeal have fla…
The Taiwan based Kavalan Distillery has announced the launch of its latest limited-edition Mizunara Oak collection, produced in collaboration with Japanese contemporary artist Takahide Komatsu. The co…
This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. Whether you are building a bar, you currently are operating a bar, or you just run a bar at home, you need to have a Martini on your men…
What makes Holland America's new Caribbean rum program one of the most comprehensive at sea? Think 35+ rums, an exclusive Barbados single barrel, and expert-led tastings. Read the full article at Holl…
This episode of Wine 101 is brought to you by Meiomi. The most memorable summer memories are often the ”after” moments, like enjoying fireside smores after a great day at the beach, or playing cards a…
What happens when Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, and Pappy Van Winkle share one stage? Bourbon & Beyond 2026 unveils its music and Fork & Flask lineup. Read the full article at Bourbon & Beyond 2026 A…
The Speyside based GlenAllachie Distillery has announced the launch of the seventh batch of its 21 Year Old Cask Strength release. The GlenAllachie 21 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 7 (51.9% ABV) is a s…
Sheffield-based True North Brew Co is refining its hospitality portfolio with the sale of three properties within its estate. The company said the sale of three of its pubs is part of a strategic move…
Rob Wilson is the Chief Toaster (CEO and co-founder) at Toast Brewing. Toast set out to brew great beer and do amazing things too. That’s why they brew with surplus bakery bread, replacing barley – fr…
Madrí Excepcional, the beer brand from Molson Coors, has launched a competition to feature a new lookalike on the beer’s branding. The search follows research commissioned by Madrí Excepcional which f…
Beer lovers and music fans are being invited to turn their sheds, gardens, home bars and kitchens into festival venues this weekend as ShedFest returns for 2026. The virtual beer and music festival, o…
Greene King, the country’s leading pub company and brewer, has marked the first anniversary of its business-wide innovation and efficiency programme, after completing 53 operational trials designed to…
Madrí Excepcional is encouraging shoppers to embrace the spirit of Madrid this summer through a nationwide search for the new face of Madrí Excepcional, helping to keep the brand front of mind during…
