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Prosecco Day: Discover 10 award-winning wines to celebrate with
Wine11 Aug 2026

Prosecco Day: Discover 10 award-winning wines to celebrate with

Award-winning sparklers...

Decanter
A wine weekend in Northern Virginia: A blend of many worlds
Wine11 Aug 2026

A wine weekend in Northern Virginia: A blend of many worlds

A blend of history, culture and stunning vistas

Decanter
Bruichladdich launches new Greener Still release
Spirits11 Aug 2026

Bruichladdich launches new Greener Still release

The Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, created to mark 25 years since the Hebridean distillery’s resurrection – and to shine a spotlight on…

The Whisky Wire
UK Brewery closure rate slows but industry ‘struggles not over yet’ say leading independent brewing trade body
Beer11 Aug 2026

UK Brewery closure rate slows but industry ‘struggles not over yet’ say leading independent brewing trade body

The rate of brewery closures has slowed in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025 according to the SIBA UK Brewery Tracker, published today. For the first six months of 2026, net closures have averag…

British Guild of Beer Writers
ERDINGER Weissbräu announces the passing of Werner Brombach
Beer11 Aug 2026

ERDINGER Weissbräu announces the passing of Werner Brombach

In a statement, the German brewer said “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our owner, Werner Brombach, who died on Saturday at the age of 86, surrounded by his family, following a…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Chorus scoops third award of debut year with Great Taste 2-Star
Beer11 Aug 2026

Chorus scoops third award of debut year with Great Taste 2-Star

Chorus Fine English Sparkling Beer has landed a 2-Star Great Taste Award 2026 from the Guild of Fine Food - its third major industry accolade since launch, following Silver at the International Brewin…

British Guild of Beer Writers
BrewWho
Beer11 Aug 2026

BrewDog to launch ‘Park IPA’ campaign

BrewDog is launching “Park IPA,” a major campaign to make Punk IPA the definitive craft beer of London’s summer park-drinking culture, with 70% of 18-44 year old Londoners known to take beer, wine or…

Brewers Journal
BrewDog launches summer Punk campaign in London
Beer11 Aug 2026

BrewDog launches summer Punk campaign in London

BrewDog is launching Park IPA, a campaign to make its Punk IPA the definitive craft beer of London’s summer park-drinking culture. The campaign’s centrepiece is a London-wide out-of-home push across 5…

Beer Today
Brewery closures slowed in first half of 2026
Beer11 Aug 2026

Brewery closures slowed in first half of 2026

The rate of UK brewery closures is slowing, to less than one a week in the first six months of this year, compared to nearly three in the same period last year. The net brewery closure rate from Janua…

Beer Today
What Firestone Walker Brewing Company Can Teach Every Brewery About Social Media
Trade10 Aug 2026

What Firestone Walker Brewing Company Can Teach Every Brewery About Social Media

"People connect with people before they connect with products." The post What Firestone Walker Brewing Company Can Teach Every Brewery About Social Media appeared first on Brewers Association.

Brewers Association
Tilray to Cease Production at Terrapin Beer Co.’s Georgia Brewery
Wine10 Aug 2026

Tilray to Cease Production at Terrapin Beer Co.’s Georgia Brewery

Tilray Brands will cease brewing at Terrapin Beer Co.’s 100,000 sq. ft. facility in Athen’s, Ga. The brand will shift production to other plants within its network starting Sept. 25, though the site’s…

VinePair
BrewWho
Beer10 Aug 2026

Todd Isbell | University of Nottingham

Talk title: Foam: Creation and Collapse Location: Main StageTime: 29 September, 16:30 Todd Isbell has a BS in civil and environmental engineering from Clarkson University and is a graduate of the Unit…

Brewers Journal
BrewWho
Beer10 Aug 2026

Peter Kennelly | Pillars Brewery

Talk title: How NOT to Sell BeerAfter more than 12 years selling beer across London and the UK, Peter Kennelly has learnt plenty about how to sell beer, largely by discovering all the ways not to do i…

Brewers Journal
Metaxa 12 Stars Unveils New Packaging in Greek Travel Retail
Spirits10 Aug 2026

Metaxa 12 Stars Unveils New Packaging in Greek Travel Retail

What makes "the original Greek spirit" a travel retail favourite? Discover how Metaxa 12 Stars' new look and immersive airport experiences bring its heritage to life. Read the full article at Metaxa 1…

The Whiskey Wash
Crazy Cock Wins 5 Gold at World Whisky Masters 2026
Spirits10 Aug 2026

Crazy Cock Wins 5 Gold at World Whisky Masters 2026

What makes an Indian single malt sweep five Gold medals at a global blind-tasting competition? Crazy Cock's world-first Mahura cask finish may hold the answer. Read the full article at Crazy Cock Wins…

The Whiskey Wash
Rémy Cointreau names new Indian distributor
Spirits10 Aug 2026

Rémy Cointreau names new Indian distributor

Bruichladdich and Louis XIII owner Rémy Cointreau has named Monika Alcobev as its exclusive distribution partner in India The post Rémy Cointreau names new Indian distributor appeared first on The Spi…

The Spirits Business
Amrut Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky Review
Spirits10 Aug 2026

Amrut Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky Review

Could an Indian single malt fool seasoned drinkers into thinking it's smoky Scotch? Discover why Amrut Peated is a must-try bridge for peat lovers. Read the full article at Amrut Peated Indian Single…

The Whiskey Wash
Billionaire Olivier Goudet Acquires Wine-Searcher Platform
Spirits10 Aug 2026

Billionaire Olivier Goudet Acquires Wine-Searcher Platform

Why is a French billionaire behind Pret A Manger and Krispy Kreme buying the world's biggest wine data platform? Inside Olivier Goudet's growing wine empire. Read the full article at Billionaire Olivi…

The Whiskey Wash
10 Indian Whiskies Every Whisky Drinker Should Try
Spirits10 Aug 2026

10 Indian Whiskies Every Whisky Drinker Should Try

What makes Indian whisky one of the most exciting categories in the world today? These 10 bottles reveal the answer, from award-winning single malts to everyday blends. Read the full article at 10 Ind…

The Whiskey Wash
How This Obscure Gin From Menorca Became a Bartender Favorite
Wine10 Aug 2026

How This Obscure Gin From Menorca Became a Bartender Favorite

By now most people know there are geographically-protected wines — that whole “Actually, it’s only Champagne if it comes from” meme. Less discussed, however, are Europe’s geographically-protected spir…

VinePair
Buzzworks bins Bonnie Badger and gives Gullane The Golf Inn back
Trade10 Aug 2026

Buzzworks bins Bonnie Badger and gives Gullane The Golf Inn back

“Returning this much-loved venue to The Golf Inn name feels like the right way to mark the beginning of its next chapter"

SLTN
Survey: 69% of Canadians back US booze ban
Spirits10 Aug 2026

Survey: 69% of Canadians back US booze ban

Nearly seven in 10 Canadians believe the government should maintain a boycott on American alcohol, a survey by Abacus Data revealed The post Survey: 69% of Canadians back US booze ban appeared first o…

The Spirits Business
From rebrand to relaunch with Glenrinnes Distillery
Spirits10 Aug 2026

From rebrand to relaunch with Glenrinnes Distillery

After taking some time to rethink its strategy, Eight Lands returned earlier this year to show there’s more to Speyside than Scotch whisky The post From rebrand to relaunch with Glenrinnes Distillery…

The Spirits Business
The Best Fruity Whiskies to Drink This Summer
Spirits10 Aug 2026

The Best Fruity Whiskies to Drink This Summer

Who says whisky is just for winter? Discover seven fruity whiskies—from Green Spot to Russell's Reserve—that are perfect for summer sipping and cocktails. Read the full article at The Best Fruity Whis…

The Whiskey Wash
Fresh perspective: Clan Campbell
Spirits10 Aug 2026

Fresh perspective: Clan Campbell

Blended Scotch Clan Campbell continues to attract a new generation of whisky drinkers in France and beyond with lower-ABV variants and a focus on flavour The post Fresh perspective: Clan Campbell appe…

The Spirits Business
Suntory posts stagnant H1 alcohol sales
Spirits10 Aug 2026

Suntory posts stagnant H1 alcohol sales

Japanese drinks group Suntory reported flat alcohol sales for the first half of 2026 as its Americas performance suffered The post Suntory posts stagnant H1 alcohol sales appeared first on The Spirits…

The Spirits Business
Agave spirits, highballs and spritzes will persist into autumn
Trade10 Aug 2026

Agave spirits, highballs and spritzes will persist into autumn

"We are seeing the classic spritz transcend all seasons by remaining a popular choice beyond summer and into the autumn"

SLTN
Top cocktail recipes for August 2026
Spirits10 Aug 2026

Top cocktail recipes for August 2026

July may be over, but the heat continues – so here’s a fresh batch of cocktail recipes to guide you through August The post Top cocktail recipes for August 2026 appeared first on The Spirits Business.

The Spirits Business
Copper & Kings delivers distillery exclusives
Spirits10 Aug 2026

Copper & Kings delivers distillery exclusives

Louisville-based brandy producer Copper & Kings has begun nationwide shipping of its exclusive distillery bottlings The post Copper & Kings delivers distillery exclusives appeared first on The Spirits…

The Spirits Business
The Legal Drinking Age Used to Be Different in Every State. Here’s What America Looked Like Before 1984. [MAP]
Wine10 Aug 2026

The Legal Drinking Age Used to Be Different in Every State. Here’s What America Looked Like Before 1984. [MAP]

It’s difficult for many Americans to imagine the United States without 21 as the federal drinking age. In the U.S., legally consuming an alcoholic drink at 21 years old has become a rite of passage, l…

VinePair
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