The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
On-trade drinks sales ran close to level year on year in the first half of October, NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales in managed venues in the week to Saturday, 10th October, were…
BrewDog’s advent calendar, voted by Good Housekeeping as one of the best alcohol Advent calendars this year, has seen flying year-on-year sales for its first week of early bird orders. The calendar co…
Can a cherry blossom wood finish tame a bold, 8-year-old bourbon? Starlight's Sakura Reserve tries a bourbon first, but does the delicate nuance shine through? Read the full article at Starlight Disti…
Can gingerbread stout, toasted maple wood or Port really make bourbon better? We explore five unusual cask finishes that prove strange ideas can create great whiskey. Read the full article at 5 Unusua…
Which of six Billy Walker whiskies deserves a place by the fire? Discover why GlenAllachie 15 beat its older sibling in this tasting. Read the full article at GlenAllachie Scotch Whiskies, Ranked: Whi…
How Navarra Rosado turned production challenges into premium positioning and a compelling marketing story. Andrea Ontiveros Flores, a sommelier and marketing & communications specialist from Alicante,…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got 80/-, simmer and strip and (the absence of) bog myrtle. First, some brewery ownership news: Rebellion Br…
Bar director Sean Teague talks operating in a control state, pecan rum and “the best bourbon I’ve ever had.”
The Crolly Distillery has announced the launch of Donegal’s first-ever licensed Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Croithlí Cognac Single Cask — Single Pot Still (53.9% ABV) is a single pot still Irish w…
Chapel Down today announces Kit’s Coty Blanc de Noirs 2021, the most significant new product release from the English winemaker in ten years. Made from hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes grown…Continue rea…
Can a Pedro Ximénez finish tame Aultmore's signature sandalwood note? We taste this 85-bottle single cask from Duncan Taylor's Octave range to find out. Read the full article at Duncan Taylor Aultmore…
Pembrokeshire Winery at Velfrey Vineyard is set to produce Wales’s first sparkling wine made from Welsh-grown grapes using the Charmat method, adding a new style of Welsh fizz to the…Continue reading→…
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New to Indian single malt? Should you start with smoky Amrut Fusion or honeyed Paul John Brilliance? We compare taste, awards, and price to find your first bottle. Read the full article at Amrut Fusio…
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…
Can a seven-year-old Ben Nevis taste beyond its age? This Bedford Park Oloroso bottling makes a persuasive case with rich dried fruit and remarkable balance. Read the full article at Why This 7-Year-O…
The Speyside-based Benromach Distillery, has announced the launch of the oldest expression in its Signature Range. Benromach 25 Year Old (46% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky, matured in a combinat…
In the Mile High City, the fight is on for the future of the middle tier. A brewer threw the first punch — or at least, the first one in the public eye. In early September, Constellation Brands, the c…
What if we used our buying power as a form of stewardship?...
Harbour Brewing Co has unveiled a full brand refresh across its core range, introducing a bolder, more distinctive identity across cans, glassware, and tap handles. The move comes as the Cornwall-foun…
After a run of dramatically different vintages, 2026 has given UK viticulture another season that challenged assumptions, but also demonstrated just how much English and Welsh vineyards can achieve. T…
An updated guide to the 500-year-old herbal liqueur, which adds layered spice to Manhattans, Daiquiris, Whiskey Sours and more.
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A warm welcome and a thank you goes to Celtic Marches, the latest to support the Guild as an industry partner. Celtic Marches is home to 200 acres of commercial apple cider orchards, which the team ha…
New research by Beavertown reveals nearly 9 in 10 Brits (87%) believe Halloween costumes have become predictable and unimaginative. To cure costume burnout, Beavertown is launching ‘The Unbecoming’, a…
Co-founder of Bellingham’s The First & Last Brewery wins top honour in Manchester, celebrating her foraged beers and dedication to North East brewing and beer community. Red Kellie, co-founder and bre…
India halved its Scotch tariff, so why are imports still meeting resistance? Lab tests and a customs probe into bulk whisky now decide how much the deal pays off. Read the full article at Scotch’s Ind…
Firming prices as supply diminishes...
The Brews to Barns Act would create a federal excise tax credit for breweries that donate spent grain for agricultural use. The proposal could reduce federal excise tax burdens on small brewers by app…
The BA estimates the legislation could return up to $38 million annually to small and independent craft brewers, providing much-needed financial relief at a time when rising operating costs and challe…
