The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Uncork your next adventure in one of England’s most surprising and scenic wine destinations: the Severn Valley Flowing through the heart of the West Midlands, from the rolling countryside of…Continue…
Willett Distillery is expanding its bourbon and rye production to a second Kentucky location after nearly 90 years at its flagship Bardstown facility. The company announced the new distillery, situate…
While the original Aperol Spritz is still the go-to for many a spritz drinker, it’s far from the only game in town in 2026
What does the first barrel at Willett's new Springfield site mean for the family-owned distillery? Discover the milestone connecting legacy with future growth. Read the full article at Willett Distill…
Where can you now find Memphis's award-winning Blue Note Bourbon? B.R. Distilling has just added two new states and a fresh Kentucky distributor to its growing network. Read the full article at Blue N…
What happens when four distillery spirits meet bourbon, Napa wine and oloroso sherry casks? Rare Find's Summer 2026 Collection reveals four single cask contrasts. Read the full article at Rare Find Un…
What does it take to build Scotland's newest distillery? Ardgowan just secured £18.2 million in funding as it edges closer to its inaugural single malt release. Read the full article at Ardgowan Disti…
What happens when a young English distillery embraces smoke for the first time? Lancaster Spirits Co. is filling 20 peated casks in 2026—and they're already selling out. Read the full article at Lanca…
Which whisky range gave countless drinkers their first taste of single malt Scotch? Gordon & MacPhail revives its iconic Connoisseurs Choice collection. Read the full article at Gordon & MacPhail Laun…
Can rum and tequila casks elevate coastal peat? Ledaig Castaway answers with brine, smoke, lime-agave zing and flashes of tropical sweetness. Read the full article at Ledaig Castaway Scotch Whisky Rev…
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Which whiskies make the best summer highballs? Meet five IWSC silver winners built for fizz, ice, fruit, smoke and refreshment. Read the full article at The Best Whisky Highballs: 5 IWSC Winners to Po…
England’s next World Cup clash is set to deliver a major boost to pubs across the country, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) predicts. An estimated four million extra pints are expected to b…
Belgium’s beer consumption declined in 2025 but the nation’s breweries continue to invest heavily in new technology and process improvements, new research shows. The figures, released by the Belgian B…
As a spirits writer and reviewer, samples arrive at my (home) office nearly every single day. Some are exciting. Some aren’t great. Many are just part of the job. And you never quite know until you op…
Many industries have felt the effects of the second Trump administration’s ongoing tariff war, and American whiskey is no exception. Last year, global American whiskey exports plummeted by 19 percent,…
A regular round-up of news from brewers, hospitality operators, and other sector businesses and groups. JD Wetherspoon is to hold a Scottish Beer Festival in its pubs north of the border from 10th to…
The ready-to-drink category saw its value rise by 2.6% in Britain’s on-trade in the 12 months to late 2025, according to NIQ data The post RTD sales near £200m in Britain’s on-trade appeared first on…
Independent bottler Whisky 1901 has revealed its inaugural whisky range, featuring liquid sourced from six Scottish distilleries The post Whisky 1901 debuts first range from bottling arm appeared firs…
New York-based Helmsman Imports hosted an invite-only event at the Westlight cocktail bar on 10 June, on the last day of BCB Brooklyn The post Helmsman forges relationships at BCB Brooklyn appeared fi…
Overwhelmed by 2026 bourbon hype? Which bottles are actually worth your money—at every budget? This guide names the buys that deliver. Read the full article at The Bourbons I’d Actually Spend My Own M…
Ordering an Old Fashioned in 2026 is no cause for commotion. You ask for the drink, specify the liquor, and watch the bartender mix it up with just sugar, bitters, and booze. But that wasn’t always th…
India’s leading alcohol industry body has urged state governments to review tax concessions for imported spirits before the first UK trade deal tariff reductions take effect next month. The group argu…
Danico in Paris has created a drinks list celebrating 30 standout cocktails from each of its menus from 2016 to 2026 The post Paris’ Danico celebrates 10 years with Best Of menu appeared first on The…
Edrington-owned whisky brand The Macallan has opened its first UK boutique outside of travel retail inside Harrods The post The Macallan launches boutique in London’s Harrods appeared first on The Spi…
The Italian Agriculture Ministry has approved a new crisis fund which will compensate winegrowers in Trentino who suffer a "significant" drop in income due to price volatility or unfavourable economic…
Scotch whisky distillery Ardgowan has secured £4.2 million (US$5.5m) in funding as it works towards its first single malt The post Ardgowan gains £4.2m investment appeared first on The Spirits Busines…
Liqueurs continue to be dominated by brands that offer indulgence, although the biggest players are showing signs of declining sales The post Top seven best-selling liqueur Brand Champions appeared fi…
A run of medals at the Global Wine Masters suggests the UK's producers no longer need patriotic goodwill to fill glasses. Here are 10 bottles to seek out for English Wine Week. The post 10 award-winni…
