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Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask 7 Year Old Batch 02 Review
Spirits23 Sept 2026

Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask 7 Year Old Batch 02 Review

Can a Port cask maturation win over a self-confessed skeptic? This limited 1200-bottle release from Glasgow Distillery Co might just change your mind. Read the full article at Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port C…

The Whiskey Wash
Karuizawa 1960 Fetches $625,000 at Sotheby’s New York
Spirits23 Sept 2026

Karuizawa 1960 Fetches $625,000 at Sotheby’s New York

What makes a bottle of Karuizawa worth $625,000? Discover the rare “Prototype” that led Sotheby’s record-setting New York spirits auction. Read the full article at Karuizawa 1960 Fetches $625,000 at S…

The Whiskey Wash
Literary theme for Brew York’s Halloween beers
Beer23 Sept 2026

Literary theme for Brew York’s Halloween beers

Brew York are embracing the approaching ‘spooky season’ with the release of three new beers taking their influence from classic literary horror. The Dark Chapters series comprises: The can artwork, de…

Beer Today
Wine investment: 'A great time to be a Champagne buyer'
Wine23 Sept 2026

Wine investment: 'A great time to be a Champagne buyer'

Still a buyer's market out there...

Decanter
The Radler Is the Unsung Hero of Oktoberfest
Wine23 Sept 2026

The Radler Is the Unsung Hero of Oktoberfest

This year Oktoberfest began on Saturday, Sept. 19 when the mayor of Munich tapped the first keg of beer. The world’s largest and most famous beer-drinking festival will conclude with a gun salute on t…

VinePair
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Indri, The World’s Fastest-Growing Single Malt
Spirits23 Sept 2026

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Indri, The World’s Fastest-Growing Single Malt

How did a single malt launched in 2022 outsell Glenfiddich in India and win over 140 awards? Here are 5 things you might not know about Indri whisky. Read the full article at 5 Things You Didn’t Know…

The Whiskey Wash
Pōkeno Ringbearer Whisky Marks 25 Years of The Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of The Ring
Spirits23 Sept 2026

Pōkeno Ringbearer Whisky Marks 25 Years of The Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of The Ring

What brings Middle-earth to a whisky glass? Discover Pōkeno’s Ringbearer, an anniversary single malt featuring four cask types, including Manuka honey-seasoned oak. Read the full article at Pōkeno Rin…

The Whiskey Wash
Drink Johnnie Walker? 5 Single Malts That Make Sense As Your First Bottle
Spirits23 Sept 2026

Drink Johnnie Walker? 5 Single Malts That Make Sense As Your First Bottle

Which single malt should a Johnnie Walker drinker try first? Whether you love Black, Gold, Green, 18, or Blue Label, here's the perfect bottle to explore next. Read the full article at Drink Johnnie W…

The Whiskey Wash
The Best Vodka for Each Martini Variation, According to Bartenders
Wine23 Sept 2026

The Best Vodka for Each Martini Variation, According to Bartenders

There are boundless ways to personalize a Martini. There’s dry with a twist, dirty with an olive, savory Gibsons, quaffable 50/50s … the list of customizations goes on. But the most significant and di…

VinePair
Jefferson’s Bourbon Refreshes Range, Adds 8-Year Reserve
Spirits23 Sept 2026

Jefferson’s Bourbon Refreshes Range, Adds 8-Year Reserve

What’s new in Jefferson’s core whiskey range? Explore Reserve’s eight-year age statement, higher proofs and redesigned bottles rolling out across the U.S. Read the full article at Jefferson’s Bourbon…

The Whiskey Wash
Five Underrated Gin Cocktails
Spirits23 Sept 2026

Five Underrated Gin Cocktails

From a tropical fizz to an unsung Martini and more.

Punch
Cornish malt comes to Bury St Edmunds for King of the Castle
Beer23 Sept 2026

Cornish malt comes to Bury St Edmunds for King of the Castle

Greene King and St Austell Brewery have collaborated on a new beer for Cask Ale Week. Pale ale King of the Castle comes in at 4.3% ABV. The hop forward beer was brewed with all British-grown ingredien…

Beer Today
Carolans Adds Strawberries & Cream and Chocolate Cream To Irish Whiskey Liqueur Range
Spirits23 Sept 2026

Carolans Adds Strawberries & Cream and Chocolate Cream To Irish Whiskey Liqueur Range

What is an Irish Neapolitan? Discover Carolans’ new strawberry and chocolate cream liqueurs and the simple serve that brings them together. Read the full article at Carolans Adds Strawberries & Cream…

The Whiskey Wash
Compass Box marks a decade of Scotch whisky transparency with new 10 Year Old release
Spirits23 Sept 2026

Compass Box marks a decade of Scotch whisky transparency with new 10 Year Old release

Compass Box has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, marking ten years since the London-based Scotch whisky maker first began publicly advocating for greater transparency in how Scot…

The Whisky Wire
CAMRA’s 2027 Good Beer Guide is published
Beer23 Sept 2026

CAMRA’s 2027 Good Beer Guide is published

CAMRA has published the 2027 Good Beer Guide, renewing calls for a formal competition investigation into the global brewers who dominate the UK beer market. They’re continuing their quest to get indep…

Beer Today
Scotch Whisky Experience Expands Tours to 21 Languages
Spirits23 Sept 2026

Scotch Whisky Experience Expands Tours to 21 Languages

What does a whisky tour sound like in your language? Discover how the Scotch Whisky Experience now welcomes visitors with 21 language options and sign-language guides. Read the full article at Scotch…

The Whiskey Wash
Ale & Radio takes beer and music from the airwaves to the high street with Sheffield indie beer shop
Beer23 Sept 2026

Ale & Radio takes beer and music from the airwaves to the high street with Sheffield indie beer shop

Sheffield, September 2026 — Beer and music radio station Ale & Radio has made the leap from broadcasting from a Sheffield pub shed to opening its first permanent home: the Ale & Radio Indie Beer Shop…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Bristol & District CAMRA Launch the 2027 Good Beer Guide
Beer23 Sept 2026

Bristol & District CAMRA Launch the 2027 Good Beer Guide

The 2027 edition of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide will be launched this week on Friday 25 September. The Bristol & District branch of CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) is holding a local launch event at t…

British Guild of Beer Writers
King of the Castle: Greene King and St Austell Brewery collaboration beer celebrates the best of British ingredients
Beer23 Sept 2026

King of the Castle: Greene King and St Austell Brewery collaboration beer celebrates the best of British ingredients

Greene King and St Austell Brewery, two of the UK’s leading cask brewers, have brought their brewing powers together to collaborate on a new beer this autumn – King of the Castle (ABV 4.3%). A hop for…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Beer for Mischief — Off Color Brewing in Chicago, Illinois
Beer23 Sept 2026

Beer for Mischief — Off Color Brewing in Chicago, Illinois

A group of mice is known as a mischief. This fact strikes me as appropriate as I stare at the line-drawn mouse on a can of Off Color Brewing’s Beer for Lounging. The mouse is one in a menagerie of cha…

Pellicle Magazine
The Instagram Audit Every Brewery Owner Should Run
Trade22 Sept 2026

The Instagram Audit Every Brewery Owner Should Run

Turn scrollers into taproom visitors: audit your brewery's Instagram bio, highlights, grid, captions, and comments to see what strangers see. The post The Instagram Audit Every Brewery Owner Should Ru…

Brewers Association
News in brief: Butcombe, Good Chemistry, Hall & Woodhouse, and more…
Beer22 Sept 2026

News in brief: Butcombe, Good Chemistry, Hall & Woodhouse, and more…

A round-up of stories and snippets from brewing and hospitality, and the latest business news in brief Butcombe Group is strengthening its position in the growing weddings and occasions market with th…

Beer Today
Heat and Drought Define the 2026 German Hop Harvest
Trade22 Sept 2026

Heat and Drought Define the 2026 German Hop Harvest

Record temperatures and dry conditions hurt all hop growing regions, with western and southern Germany hit the hardest. The post Heat and Drought Define the 2026 German Hop Harvest appeared first on B…

Brewers Association
Releases round-up: Beak, Evil Twin, Westerham, Thornbridge, and more…
Beer22 Sept 2026

Releases round-up: Beak, Evil Twin, Westerham, Thornbridge, and more…

New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK Beak have collaborated with Evil Twin on Stacks, a 10% ABV imperial stout. Thick, unctuous, and decadent…

Beer Today
5 Award-Winning Scotch Whiskies You Can Buy for $60 or Less
Spirits22 Sept 2026

5 Award-Winning Scotch Whiskies You Can Buy for $60 or Less

Can an $18 bottle of Scotch really outscore pricey single malts? At this year's NYISC, the cheapest whisky on our list took the highest score of all. Read the full article at 5 Award-Winning Scotch Wh…

The Whiskey Wash
The 10 Most Expensive Bourbons in the World (2026)
Wine22 Sept 2026

The 10 Most Expensive Bourbons in the World (2026)

Dank cellars are a gold mine for some drinkers. Rather than opening a bottle of wine — or, in some cases, a can of beer — right away, some hobbyists let their alcohol sit on racks for many years to de…

VinePair
Single vineyard sparkling wine
Wine22 Sept 2026

Single vineyard sparkling wine

Black Chalk launches HiDE 2021 at HIDE, Mayfair. It was a pleasure to attend the launch of Black Chalk’s new single vineyard sparkling wine, HiDE 2021, held at HIDE restaurant in Mayfair. The tasting…

Vineyard Magazine
Wooler Brands Expands Online Spirits Sales to 45 States
Spirits22 Sept 2026

Wooler Brands Expands Online Spirits Sales to 45 States

Where can you order Wooler Whiskey online? Discover how Wooler Brands is bringing its bourbon and JP Vodka to 45 eligible U.S. states. Read the full article at Wooler Brands Expands Online Spirits Sal…

The Whiskey Wash
Redwood Empire Hyperion Review
Spirits22 Sept 2026

Redwood Empire Hyperion Review

Is craft whiskey finally living up to the hype? Redwood Empire's Hyperion Batch 001 proves what happens when distillers unlock their own 14-year-old stock. Read the full article at Redwood Empire Hype…

The Whiskey Wash
Root Shoot Debuts Two Six-Year American Single Malts
Spirits22 Sept 2026

Root Shoot Debuts Two Six-Year American Single Malts

What do a century of farming and a decade of malting taste like? Root Shoot answers with two limited six-year-old American single malts. Read the full article at Root Shoot Debuts Two Six-Year America…

The Whiskey Wash
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