The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
One thing our recent holiday brought home is that we’re definitely over the urge to visit every brewery or important pub in any given city. In the early days of this blog (it turns 20 next year) we ve…
Heineken has introduced Personalised Draught, combining AI with brewing expertise, and offering a new way to discover and personalise beer. The technology uses a combination of tastes, moods, and occa…
Stopham Estate, the award-winning Sussex vineyard and winery celebrated for its aromatic white wines, has announced the official release of its highly anticipated 2025 Pinot Noir. This marks an exciti…
Can two Port casks capture the contrast of light and shadow in a single pour? We taste Yellowstone Limited Edition 2026 to find out if it lives up to the vision. Read the full article at Yellowstone L…
"Like anCnoc, the Edinburgh Festivals celebrate creativity, individuality and doing things differently"
Does "Limited Edition" on a label really mean better whisky? An independent bottler reveals what actually makes a single cask worth chasing—and worth opening. Read the full article at The Bottle That…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got cheaper pints, Czech pubs and Belgian folk traditions. First, some interesting product launch news. Now,…
The newest trick (and treat) from E&J Gallo’s Apothic Wine is a bloody bag of red wine. Ahead of October, the brand known for inky red blends partnered with queen of Halloween Heidi Klum on a package…
What happens when you take an old idea like single malt and put it in completely different American hands? A new documentary traces the birth of a category. Read the full article at New American Singl…
Nyetimber, the pioneer of English sparkling wine began picking some grapes for its 2026 harvest on Monday 14 September. Although the original start date was anticipated to be the following week, certa…
The increasing popularity of regenerative agriculture has seen a steady increase in vineyard managers introducing cover crops to their vineyards. The use of cover crops supports soil health and biodiv…
A nonalcoholic take on the Bavarian Märzen lager. The post Drink of the Week: Best Day Brewing Oktoberfest appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
The WineGB Trade and Press Tasting took place on Monday 7 September 2026 at a brand new venue in central London. Just a stones throw from the world famous Borough Market No 1 Old Billingsgate Walk pro…
The end of harvest marks the beginning of another critical period in the vineyard calendar, with managers working against short weather windows to prepare for the following growing season. What happen…
Single-estate English sparkling wine created in memory of Christopher Figgis is now available. Figgy’s Fizz, a premium single-estate, single-vineyard sparkling white wine from the newly established Fi…
Weymouth Octoberfest returns next month and one of the main highlights this year will be the Big Octoberfest Pub Quiz, on Friday evening. Bruce Mead. Photographs: Rich Gabe The quiz will be hosted by…
Can a nostalgic Highland favourite still surprise? This fresh, summery Thompson Bros Glen Ord 13-Year-Old balances tart citrus with sharp ginger and charred oak. Read the full article at Thompson Bros…
Did you know the founder of the world's best-selling Scotch learned to blend whisky by handling tea? Discover 5 surprising facts about Johnnie Walker. Read the full article at 5 Things You Didn’t Know…
Woodchester Mansion and Uley Brewery are joining together this October for a rare opportunity to explore the Mansion’s historic brewery. A cask ale tasting will follow, led by Uley head brewer Ken Lus…
Decanter asks 18- to 29-year olds around the world to give their honest opinion about a wine they've splashed out on – and if it was worth the cash.
Can you get a perfect score?...
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. This week, we…
Which single malt Scotch whiskies earned a unanimous Double Gold from trade buyers in 2026? From a £30 Speyside to a 25-year-old Highland, here are all eight. Read the full article at The Best Single…
Orbit Beers have collaborated with roasted malt specialists French & Jupps to brew an Extra Special Bitter (ESB), released for Cask Ale Week. On brew day, Orbit Beers were joined by The Shirker’s Rest…
What does the future hold for Texas' oldest legal whiskey distillery? As Garrison Brothers turns 20, the "Queen Bee" steps up to co-CEO alongside her husband. Read the full article at Garrison Brother…
What makes a whisky "taste like nowhere else"? In the Welsh Wind's final trilogy release, Meirion, uses green malt and a masala cask to find out. Read the full article at In the Welsh Wind Meirion Com…
A group of former hipsters sit around a San Francisco apartment in bow ties, newsboy caps, and suspenders. They listen to 2012 indie folk music. Someone jokingly calls it a “lost ‘Portlandia’ episode.…
Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach take stock of Cabernet Sauvignon. Is the red grape variety actually going through a bit of an identity crisis, or is it still a red wine behemot…
Can a Tuscan dessert wine cask elevate Campbeltown's coastal character? Glen Scotia's Griffin-inspired No.4 blends honey, salted caramel and sea salt beautifully. Read the full article at Glen Scotia…
What legendary creature guarded Campbeltown's whisky for centuries? Glen Scotia's latest release honours the Griffin with a Vin Santo-finished single malt. Read the full article at Behind Glen Scotia’…
