The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Ireland’s whiskey industry weighs in on the public consultation over the category’s geographical indication The post Irish whiskey GI changes stir the pot appeared first on The Spirits Business.
No matter which type of Scotch whisky is your favourite, there are outstanding offerings from every region The post The Scotch Whisky Masters 2026 award winners appeared first on The Spirits Business.
In the heart of Hanseatic Szczecin, Starka SFW – a brand and distillery site going to auction this year – offers a unique opportunity to revive a heritage spirit and redevelop a site dating to the 19t…
Organisers of Scotland’s largest multi-city whisky festival have announced the launch of this year’s event, which will take place across venues in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Whisky Week, which w…
As the countdown begins to the December opening of London wine club 67 Pall Mall's Shanghai location, founder and CEO Grant Ashton tells Joyce Yip why he believes Shanghai, "the world's most important…
Matthew Jukes, one of Britain's best-known wine writers, critics and drinks entrepreneurs, has died suddenly while on holiday with his family in Portugal. The post Wine writer Matthew Jukes dies aged…
Global rum specialist and supplier E&A Scheer has appointed Mitch Wilson to the newly created role of head of global rum development. The post E&A Scheer names Mitch Wilson as head of global rum devel…
Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach take a look at another reason why wine is struggling in restaurants: The drinking public is unable to perceive value with much of what’s on offe…
The global celebration International Beer Day is held annually on the first Friday of August. db raises a glass to the initiative. The post Reasons to celebrate International Beer Day appeared first o…
What if you could sip exclusive drams for just £5 across 50+ venues in three cities? Whisky Week 2026 returns to Scotland as its largest whisky trail yet. Read the full article at Whisky Week Returns…
New York-based Helmsman Imports has announced an agreement with Southern Glazer's subsidiary Ankaa Global Logistics The post Helmsman partners with Ankaa Global Logistics appeared first on The Spirits…
A champion home brewer will see his award-winning brew launch to the public today for the second year running. Stuart Hubbard took home the Gold at the Society of Independent Brewers & Associates (SIB…
WineGB, the trade association representing the UK’s wine producers, is optimistic about the size and quality of the 2026 harvest. Producers across the UK are currently reporting healthy vineyards, cle…
The Highland Council has approved plans for a new £6 million (US$8.1m) single malt distillery by Loch Leven in Scotland The post Glenachulish gains planning permission for £6m distillery appeared firs…
The EU is at the heart of the international wine trade, with its position built on quality assurance and regulation. A recent masterclass explored how that is driving innovation in its emerging region…
What makes these 10-year-old peated Arran casks a truly irreplaceable piece of whisky history? Discover the story behind this rare, discontinued single malt. Read the full article at Arran Offers Rare…
The spirits industry has shown that dormant distilleries can become some of its greatest success stories. Could Starka be next? The post Starka: the historic distillery seeking a comeback appeared fir…
Bacardí opened its ageing warehouses to the public for the first time as La Gioiosa embraced London's inaugural Padel Week. Meanwhile, Jeremy Clarkson brought Hawkstone IPA to pub pies and a new Itali…
Tea is a favourite botanical for many gin distillers. Anthony Gladman explains why and how it is used – and recommends six of the best tea gins to try.
A lot of people lost their minds in the ’80s. Compared to the decade’s cocaine-addled and clinically insane, August Busch III, the legendary head honcho at the macrobrewer that bore his name, stayed v…
Did John Walker ever hear his business called Johnnie Walker? The name was invented 51 years after his death. Discover five surprising truths behind the brand. Read the full article at The Untold Stor…
The BA went to Chicago last week to exhibit at the annual NCSL Summit, a gathering of state legislators and staffers from across the country. The post Small Brewers Take Center Stage at NCSL Summit ap…
Diageo's profit plunged 27% amid billions in charges—but which whiskies grew and which collapsed? The results reveal a sharp divide across the portfolio. Read the full article at Diageo Profits Down 2…
Can Tormore’s new 12-year-old balance juicy Speyside fruit with bold virgin oak spice? This review pours the answer. Read the full article at Tormore 12 Year Old Review
That Boutique-y Whisky Company (TBWC) has announced the launch of seven limited-edition bottlings for summer, headlined by a 21 Year Old World Whisky Blend. The rest of the line-up spans Islay, Speysi…
Think peat begins and ends with Islay? India is now making more smoky whisky than ever—here are seven peated Indian drams every Islay lover should try. Read the full article at 7 Peated Indian Whiskie…
What happens when a great-great-grandson uncovers a forgotten family whiskey legacy from 1885? Discover the revival of Pittsburgh's H. Obernauer & Co. Read the full article at H. Obernauer & Co. Reviv…
Can Texas rival Kentucky's finest distilleries? Unreined Whiskey's new 30,000-square-foot rickhouse aims to prove it — here's what's inside. Read the full article at Unreined Whiskey Opens Texas Rickh…
Back bars are inadvertent storytellers. The bottles on their shelves provide a glimpse of the spirits industry’s zeitgeist, conveniently grouped by category. After a night of bar-hopping or regular vi…
4.5% ABV Description: “A quaffable, soft and juicy pale with Citra and Nelson Sauvin hops. Citra brings all the aromatic, sweet mango vibes while our old pal Nelson cuts in with a more zingy, white gr…
