The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
What makes Chichibu's four new 2026 releases so special, and which one features a glow-in-the-dark warrior label? Discover the full UK line-up here. Read the full article at Chichibu Unveils Four New…
What happens when Pappy Van Winkle bourbon meets premium eyewear? A $250 collector's piece with hidden marks, gold hardware, and just 999 numbered pairs. Read the full article at Pappy & Co. Special R…
This celebrity whisky tastes better than the rest by some distance, but would you pay £140 just to have Willem Dafoe's name on your shelf? Read the full article at The Willem Dafoe Laphroaig 14: A Won…
CAMRA has honoured two sets of publicans for their immense efforts in reviving important heritage pubs, just in time for Heritage Open Week. Kerry Tyrrell, licensee of the North Star, Steventon Both t…
What does it take for English Whisky to earn the same legal protection as scotch? After six years of work, DEFRA has finally granted it GI status. Read the full article at English Whisky Wins GI Statu…
Can an Indian single malt really stand alongside Scotch's finest? Crazy Cock's six gold medals across two major competitions suggest the answer is yes. Read the full article at Crazy Cock Wins Six Gol…
Which whiskies, rums and cocktails are dominating India's premium bars in 2026? The latest What India Is Drinking report reveals surprising homegrown winners. Read the full article at WIID 2026: India…
What mythical creature guarded Campbeltown's harbor and its whisky? Glen Scotia's fourth Icons release honors the legendary Griffin with a Vin Santo-finished single malt. Read the full article at Glen…
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Guild members can access a discount code by logging into the Membership Area. If you have not registered for the website, please email secretary@beerguild.co.uk I’m pleased to share the NCTJ’s autumn…
Mayfair's oldest surviving pub has officially reopened following a stunning refurbishment by independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame, as part of ongoing investment in its London estat…
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has unveiled a contemporary new look for its Classic Collection of premium bottled ales. The award-winning trio - India Pale Ale, 1698 and Double Stout - has b…
Sunchaser strikes gold, with Old Original and Tiger picking up bronze! Everards Brewery is celebrating after three of its long-established beers were recognised at this year’s International Beer Chall…
South London brewery Orbit Beers have collaborated with French & Jupps, Roasted Malt Specialists to brew an Extra Special Bitter (ESB). The beer will be released on 16 September 2026, in time for Nati…
To mark the 130th anniversary of one of Robinsons Brewery's longest-standing and most iconic beers, Unicorn, formerly known as Unicorn Best Bitter, will be available for just £1.30 in more than 170 Ro…
New UK site Pretend Pint reads the small print on the can, names the “pretenders”, and points drinkers at beers that are what they say they are. A new independent resource, Pretend Pint (https://prete…
The UK Government has announced that English Whisky has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status. The new status officially recognises English Whisky as a distinctive whisky category, reflecti…
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Can a rare Lowland single malt matured in virgin oak deliver bold, cask-driven character? We taste Adelphi's Glasgow 10-Year-Old to find out. Read the full article at Adelphi Glasgow 2016 10 Year Old…
Can an award-winning Irish whiskey really cost under $60? These 7 medal winners from 2026's top competitions prove exceptional value is still on the shelf. Read the full article at The 7 Best Irish Wh…
On-trade drinks sales have fallen year on year for three straight weeks after consumers sweltered in uncomfortably high temperatures, NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales in managed…
Can a bourbon born on a golf course live up to its origin story? We tee off with Penelope's Architects of Golf Hole 1 to find out if it's a hole in one. Read the full article at Penelope Architects of…
Can an £18 Lidl whisky really beat the big brands? These supermarket bottles won medals in blind 2026 competitions, proving great Scotch needn't cost a fortune. Read the full article at The Best Super…
Is cola really the best whiskey mixer, or does something unexpected steal the top spot? We ranked 10 mixers from worst to best—and the results may surprise you. Read the full article at The Best And W…
Shepherd Neame has unveiled a new look for its Classic Collection of premium bottled ales — India Pale Ale, 1698, and Double Stout. A decade after the collection was last refreshed, Shepherd Neame has…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got hop farming, Nottingham, and Cluedo. First, some news from the climate change frontline: the last commer…
Heineken UK’s Manchester brewery has recorded a 42% reduction in CO2 emissions intensity after investing £28.2 million in large-scale heatpump technology, driven by cutting natural gas consumption by…
