The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Media and events platform The Daily Pour has bought rum festival organiser The Rum Lab and its affiliated events The post Daily Pour acquires The Rum Lab events portfolio appeared first on The Spirits…
North Carolina-based Next Century Spirits has acquired four brands from Grain & Barrel Spirits, including Chicken Cock Whiskey The post Next Century Spirits buys Chicken Cock Whiskey appeared first on…
Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has announced the launch of the latest release in its limited-edition Octave range – its first to be finished in Japanese Mizunara oak casks. The Octave Auchentoshan 14 Yea…
4.2% ABV Description: “Originally brewed in collaboration with Field Day Festival 2017, we wanted to make a refreshing, zingy and incredibly drinkable pale ale, to be enjoyed throughout the festival s…
Following its latest Tequila and Cognac divestments, Campari Group plans to end its portfolio streamlining by the end of the year The post Campari CEO plans streamline completion by 2027 appeared firs…
5.0% ABV Description: The Upper Crust by Howling Hops is a 5.0% ABV Red IPA brewed with classic Chinook, Cascade, and Centennial hops. It features strawberry aromas, a raisin palate, and a malted cara…
Moldova’s wine and spirits industry has bounced back after years of Soviet oppression, with its brandy flying the flag for the country’s output The post Divin intervention: Moldova appeared first on T…
How can the world's most famous distillery sit in a county where you can't buy a drink? The strange story of Jack Daniel's and Lynchburg's dry laws. Read the full article at Jack Daniel’s Distillery,…
How does Wyoming's first legal distillery honor America's 250th birthday? With State of the Union, a six-year bourbon truly "made of Wyoming." Read the full article at Wyoming Whiskey Releases State o…
5.1% ABV Description: “Bursting with flavour, our popular 5.1% hazy pale ale leads with intense notes of citrus fruits, sweet tangerine, grapefruit & stone fruits. We’ve taken two of our favourite US…
As the fine wine market shows clear signs of bottoming out, some regions and producers are spearheading the recovery, piquing the interest of collectors. The post On the up: which fine wines have been…
Should you trust your eyes or the statistics when it comes to gin these days? The numbers say it is a declining spirit, with only eight million cases sold in the U.S. in 2025 (compared with around 10…
Sazerac-owned Wheatley American Vodka has formed a multi-year partnership with The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing The post Wheatley Vodka hits the track with Nascar appeared first on T…
Puerto Rican rum Bacardí has opened its barrel warehouses to the public for the first time following a multi-million-dollar expansion The post Casa Bacardí ploughs millions into expansion appeared fir…
7.1% ABV Description: Brewed with Glasgow craft beer pioneers Grunting Growler to celebrate their 10th birthday, this Doppelbock sits towards the lighter end of the style’s spectrum with layers of swe…
Alcohol-attributable deaths have fallen by around a quarter worldwide since 2010, according to a new analysis of Global Burden of Disease data. The post Global alcohol deaths fall 26% since 2010, new…
A woman in Quảng Ngãi province in central Vietnam has been charged for producing bootleg spirits made by mixing industrial alcohol with tap water, before selling the counterfeit alcohol on to customer…
Beyoncé has taken full ownership of SirDavis American Whisky, ending Moët Hennessy's involvement less than two years after the brand's launch. The move comes as LVMH continues to reshape its drinks di…
Harrison Ginsberg has left Kent Hospitality Group, which operates Overstory in New York, after eight years with the business The post New York’s Overstory loses Harrison Ginsberg appeared first on The…
“Single-estate.” It’s a fancy descriptor for what is in truth a radically simple idea: making tequila from Blue Weber agave harvested from a single, select field, in order to showcase its distinct ter…
What happens when whiskey ages on the hottest top floor of a barrelhouse? Jack Daniel's Distillery Series #17 reveals a concentrated, batch-proof answer. Read the full article at Jack Daniel’s Unveils…
Marston’s has revealed that Hawkstone IPA will be available in almost 500 of its pubs across the UK — as part of a new dish on the food menu. The Hawkstone IPA and beef pie combines British diced beef…
London independent merchant Friarwood Fine Wines and Spirits, which has been trading for nearly six decades, has been placed into administration. The post Friarwood Wine & Spirits closes after 59 year…
The results are in – and Irish whiskey has never looked stronger. We cover the medal winners from our annual blind tasting The post Top scorers from The Irish Whiskey Masters 2026 appeared first on Th…
Brazilian Weber Haus Distillery has appointed Brand Venture to lead the global development of Yaguara Cachaça The post Brand Venture takes on Yaguara Cachaça appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Which Indian single malt just swept the World Whisky Masters 2026 with a Master and two Gold medals? Godawan proves India's whisky story is world-class. Read the full article at Godawan Wins Master &…
Endeavour’s profits are expected to plummet from AU$426m in 2025 to just AU$52m in 2026. The dramatic slide reflects last week's announcement that the group is offloading most of its Australian wineri…
Lewes, East Sussex – 4 August 2026 Independent family brewer Harvey's has announced a series of appointments within its Brewing Team, marking the next chapter in the brewery's long-term succession pla…
A multi-award-winning brewery has added three more trophies to its cabinet after its beers proved popular at an international competition. Woodforde's Brewery took home three awards at this year's Gre…
• HEINEKEN UK today announces a new, leading regenerative malting barley programme • UK farmers receive payment for adopting regenerative agricultural practices, with HEINEKEN UK paying a premium for…
