The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
The Green Goddess in Blackheath was named SIBA’s City Pub of the Year, just four years after it opened. Its landlords, Maryann and Stephen O’Conner, have focussed on building a community of beer lover…
Campania, the southern Italian region on the Tyrrhenian Sea, is perhaps best known for Aglianico, the marvelous red variety that is sometimes referred to as “the Barolo of the South.” If you haven’t t…
Heaven Hill Distillery, has announced the launch of the 20th edition of its limited-edition Parker’s Heritage Collection release. Parker’s Heritage Collection – 2026 Edition (59% ABV) is a 14 Year Old…
Think great single malt scotch has to cost a fortune? Here are 10 brilliant bottles under £50 that prove you don't need to remortgage the house to drink well. Read the full article at 10 Brilliant Sin…
Every September, NFL fans gather together to christen a new football season. This ritual of renewal carries a feeling of fresh promise and boundless hope, since no team has been officially eliminated…
Getting the Chancellor to Drop the Tap Tax in the Budget could create over 7,600 extra jobs in the pub and beer sector and add more than £300 million to the economy. That’s according to new research b…
What happens when spirit, oak, and time find their own balance over two decades? Sullivans Cove unveils its first-ever 20 Year Old French Oak single malt. Read the full article at Sullivans Cove Debut…
What makes 10 Torr's sold-out Spiced Apple canned cocktail so special? Discover the vacuum-distillation secret behind this seasonal Reno favorite's return. Read the full article at 10 Torr Distilling…
What happens when a World Series champion and the Georgia Bulldogs team up on a canned cocktail? GameDay Spiked brings four vodka flavors to Dawg Nation. Read the full article at GameDay Spiked: Offic…
Inspired by a couple of recent pieces about restaurant green and red flags, Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair contributor Dave Foss to discuss some of their red and green flags on restaurant menu…
What happens when a maple-finished bourbon meets a Double Oak Rye 'bait'? Pursuit Spirits and Shortbarrel unveil their wild new 'Found Footage' collaboration. Read the full article at Pursuit Spirits…
What happens when you blend Caramel Malt and Chocolate Malt rye mash bills? Hard Truth reveals the answer with its new Dark Roast Rye at the Harvest Festival. Read the full article at Hard Truth Harve…
What happens when a classic PB&J sandwich meets whiskey? Skrewball's first flavor innovation since 2018 answers that question in a portable, pocket-sized can. Read the full article at Skrewball Launch…
Want free bourbon, live music and festival fun before the main event? Discover two new Louisville pregame parties leading into Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life. Read the full article at Louisvill…
Want to win a bottle of Elijah Craig 21-Year-Old and support Kentucky artists? Bourbon with Heart's charity raffle pairs rare bourbon with hand-painted barrel art. Read the full article at Bourbon wit…
What makes the 20th Parker's Heritage Bourbon so special? This 14-year-old barrel-proof release uses rye backset to honor Parker Beam—and gives back to ALS research. Read the full article at Heaven Hi…
What historic brand did Brown-Forman resurrect to honor Master Distiller Chris Morris' 50 years of service? Meet the revived Kentucky Boy Bourbon. Read the full article at Brown-Forman Revives Kentuck…
What makes Ardbeg's oldest millennium whisky its most collectible yet? The Vintage_Y2K 25 Years Old finale unites retired-still spirit with rare Tempranillo casks. Read the full article at Ardbeg Vint…
Can India make a rum that stands among the world's finest? Camikara's triple Silver win at ISC 2026 proves the answer is a resounding yes. Read the full article at Camikara Rum Wins Triple Awards at I…
What makes Loch Lomond the only distillery in the world crafting a peated single grain whisky? The answer lies in a piece of engineering found nowhere else in Scotch. Read the full article at Six Deca…
Hogs Back Brewery in Tongham, Surrey has taken on production Brakspear cask ales including the flagship Brakspear Original Gravity bitter. The move will lead to a significant investment in installing…
Damm UK’s newly acquired “Old Speckled Hen” brand family is launching “Old Speckled Hen” ZERO, an alcohol-free variant of the popular premium ale following the recent changes in consumer behaviour.
Brakspear cask ales including the flagship Brakspear Original Gravity bitter are now being brewed at Hogs Back Brewery in Tongham, Surrey. The move will lead to a significant investment in installing…
Getting the Chancellor to Drop the Tap Tax in the Budget could create over 7,600 extra jobs in the pub and beer sector and add more than £300 million to the economy.
Greene King, the UK’s leading pub company and brewer, is celebrating after it won the award for Best Use of Gamification in a Loyalty Programme or Initiative at the European Loyalty Awards.
WineGB’s flagship event welcomed its largest-ever audience on Monday 7th September bringing together 80+ producers, alongside buyers, hospitality professionals, journalists, tourism representatives an…
A German brewery known for its lagers, hefeweizens and golden beers has reduced the time needed for yeast harvesting by between six to seven hours each week after adopting new pump technology. Licher…
"The Tennent's reps are great – they're normal, they’re friendly, and they’re great with the staff as well"
What happens when Dalmore sidesteps its signature sherry casks for Sicilian Marsala wine? This rare 14-year-old single malt delivers a surprising twist. Read the full article at Dalmore Distillery Sel…
What happens when one 1989 Macallan cask becomes two 35-year-old whiskies finished in wine and rum? Blind Summit’s bold split reveals all. Read the full article at Blind Summit Splits 35-Year Macallan…
