The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
What if avoiding peated whisky for years was a mistake? Discover how virtual whisky tastings turn sceptics into fans and bring people together across continents. Read the full article at Beyond the Sc…
Lisa Matthews began her whisky career giving tours around Islay’s Bruichladdich Distillery as an 18-year-old
This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. As a bartender, I get to taste a lot of gin, so I can be picky about what I offer my guests. Farmer’s Gin is one of those bottles I keep…
Today on “Wine 101,” Keith discusses one of the most talked-about chemicals in wine online. He goes back in time to find out where glyphosate came from and how it became what it is today. Listen Onlin…
More pubs than ever are taking part in Cask Ale Week, the annual celebration of Britain’s national drink, which gets under way today and runs through to Sunday, 27th September. More than 10,000 pubs a…
What happens when starchy Colorado field peas replace part of the mash bill? Branch & Barrel's Peas Please may be the first whiskey-style spirit to find out. Read the full article at Branch & Barrel D…
What happens when Knob Creek lets a 12-year-old bourbon speak entirely for itself at cask strength? The barrel gets the final say in this limited release. Read the full article at Knob Creek Announces…
More pubs than ever are taking part in Cask Ale Week, the annual celebration of Britain’s national drink, as which starts this Thursday, 17th September and runs through to Sunday 27th. Over 10,000 pub…
Edinburgh brewery installs 400 solar panels as part of drive to become electrically self-sufficient 222kWp system expected to save £33,000 a year and more than £820,000 over its 25-year lifespan Solar…
Hampshire’s Powder Monkey Brewing Co is taking its flagship Bubbleheads Brut IPA to a much wider audience after securing a new listing with Fuller’s. The 5.0% ABV gluten-free brut IPA is now available…
The Kentucky-based James B. Beam Distilling Co. has announced the launch of a new limited-edition, cask-strength Knob Creek Bourbon release. Knob Creek 12 Year Old Cask Strength (60.6% ABV) is a Kentu…
We only had a short stopover in Munich but really wanted a proper session in a proper Münchner Biergarten. Goldilocks style, we ended up visiting three. We wrote before about how much we like “discove…
New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK How About Now is a fresh DDH pale from Left Handed Giant coming in at 5.5% ABV. There’s a punchy, aromat…
For decades, MGP made whiskey for hundreds of famous brands from behind the scenes. What happens when the industry's biggest secret finally bottles its own? Read the full article at MGP Debuts First N…
When it comes to the enigmatic style of saison, balance is key. The post Style Spotlight: Saison appeared first on Brewers Association.
What does the New England woods in fall taste like in a glass? Tamworth's viral Deerslayer venison whiskey now comes in a bigger 500ml "Buck-sized" bottle. Read the full article at Tamworth Distilling…
The first few moments a guest spends in your taproom can shape their entire experience and determine if they come back. The post Make Your Taproom’s First Impression Count appeared first on Brewers As…
What happens when a classic Speyside single malt meets the wine casks of the South of France? The Glenlivet's 12 Year Old Provence Edition has the answer. Read the full article at The Glenlivet Launch…
The Speyside-based Glenlivet Distillery, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release inspired by Provence, a region celebrated for its sun-soaked landscapes, vibrant flavours and relaxed…
Can a Scotch be simple yet unforgettable? We revisit Old Pulteney's flagship 12 to find out what keeps this coastal single malt in our hearts. Read the full article at Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Scotch…
There's more to Bourbon City than whiskey tastings. The post An Imbiber’s Guide to Louisville, Kentucky appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Fine Spirits Auction, France’s leading online spirits auctioneer, has announced that a rare cask of Port Ellen whisky, distilled in 1979, will go under the hammer with bidding opening at €1 million. P…
What makes 27 "troublemaker" barrels too good to blend away? Garrison Brothers is bottling them uncut for a game-day tailgate release in Hye, Texas. Read the full article at Garrison Brothers Debuts P…
What happens when the world's first bottled bourbon teams up with a military outerwear legend? Old Forester and Alpha Industries reveal a heritage-inspired jacket. Read the full article at Old Foreste…
What happens when a bourbon brand marks its 10th anniversary and debuts its first rye? George Remus answers with two bold limited-edition releases this September. Read the full article at George Remus…
How can a whisky taste of sherry with no sherry cask involved? Discover 'The Doppelgänger', Paul John and SMAC India's fourth single cask that defied expectations. Read the full article at Paul John U…
With over 60 distilleries and global awards pouring in, English whisky is booming. But should Scotch really be watching its back? Here's why the answer is yes. Read the full article at Why English Whi…
When it comes to building a great Dirty Martini, many swear by vodka for its neutral flavor profile that lets the brine shine. Diehard gin lovers, on the other hand, stick by their spirit across all M…
What makes Elijah Craig's first-ever 15-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon so special—and why are just 180 bottles hitting UK shelves this September? Read the full article at Elijah Craig 15-Year-Old Sing…
What does the first whisky distilled in the Scottish Borders since 1837 taste like? The Borders Distillery unveils its inaugural single malt—just 10,000 bottles. Read the full article at The Borders D…
