The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
The final entries in The Macallan Harmony Collection are a pair of single malts with ‘a nuanced coconut character’ The post The Macallan Harmony Collection concludes with coconut-inspired whiskies app…
Excise tax on spirits in Australia has climbed to AU$110.15 (US$77.50) per litre of pure alcohol after the country's latest hike on Monday The post Australia warned of ‘black-market alternatives’ afte…
Dutch rum specialist and supplier E&A Scheer has appointed former Maison Ferrand ambassador Mitch Wilson as head of global rum development The post Mitch Wilson to lead E&A Scheer’s global ambitions a…
Karl Strauss Brewing Company, San Diego’s first craft brewery, and Berkeley’s Fieldwork Brewing Co have collaborated on Field Trip Hazy IPA, a limited release collaboration. Since igniting San Diego’s…
What happens when Highland Park is bottled with absolutely no reins on it? This 22-year-old Thompson Brothers release delivers one of the most fascinating drams yet. Read the full article at Why the T…
While Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Merlot are three of the most popular red wine grapes, there’s a whole world of lesser-known fruit to explore. Some offer unique flavors while others mimic mor…
The Food and Drugs Authority of Rwanda has shut 101 alcohol manufacturers and recalled their products over safety concerns The post Rwanda closes 101 alcohol facilities appeared first on The Spirits B…
Away from the major whisky-producing nations, excitement is brewing with distillers creating liquid that sings of each country’s unique terroir The post The World Whisky Masters 2026 medal winners app…
India-based spirits company Black Tiger Distilleries has created a 100% agave Tequila brand for its domestic market The post Black Tiger Distilleries eyes Indian drinkers with new Tequila appeared fir…
GMB Scotland has accused Diageo of refusing to engage with workers and ease the impact of job losses at its Scotch distilleries The post Union says Diageo ‘steam-rolling’ through job cuts appeared fir…
Leith-based bottler Woven Whisky has partnered with pizza restaurant Civerinos to create a limited edition spirit drink called Hot Honey The post Woven unveils hot honey whisky-based spirit appeared f…
The latest single estate vodka from Ramsbury Spirits is presented at a higher ABV than the producer’s core expressions and is limited to just 150 bottles The post Ramsbury launches Distillers Cut Vodk…
From Monday, tax on RTDs and spirits is set to leap to AU$110.15 per litre in Australia in what is one of the largest six-month increases outside of Covid. The post Australians brace for alcohol tax h…
From the end of this year, South Korea will slash the 20% tax break on draught beer, the government has announced in the 2026 tax reform plan, with bars across the country bracing for cost increases.…
What makes Kavalan's Solist Oloroso Sherry a "perfect example of sherry cask aging"? Discover why it claimed TWSC 2026's highest honor for the fourth time. Read the full article at Kavalan Wins TWSC 2…
Which bourbon beat Blanton's to claim the top spot at the 2026 North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition? The answer may surprise you. Read the full article at The Best of Show Whiskeys From The…
Woodforde’s Brewery has revealed new keg branding to match the business’s established cask presence in pubs and bars. But there is one extra reminder for its customers - Norfolk is where you can find…
Following the news that south London train station Denmark Hill is producing its first vintage of Bacchus, Sarah Neish speaks to the project's winemakers about staying on track and not going loco in t…
According to a new report, the alcohol-attributable mortality rate has fallen by more than a quarter since 2010 The post Global alcohol deaths drop by 26% appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Davide Campari-Milano reported lower first-half profits despite delivering organic sales growth and improving earnings. The spirits group also upgraded its full-year margin outlook, citing a more favo…
Between WHO warnings and NHS guidelines lies a complex truth about wine, health and why humans have never stopped drinking it. Gabriel Stone considers the effect of booze on your body. The post Is win…
Minnesota’s THC drinks category has received a reprieve from a proposed federal ban. db looks at the details and considers how far the sector has come in a state that has been at the forefront of the…
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Which bourbons and whiskeys impressed the judges most in 2026? See every winner ranked by score, from Double Gold to the brand-new Platinum award. Read the full article at Every Winner From The North…
Peterborough Beer Festival will return to the Embankment from Tuesday 25 August to Saturday 29 August 2026, bringing five days of outstanding beer, cider, live entertainment and volunteer-led hospital…
Bullhouse Brewery in Belfast have etched their name in the record books at the inaugural Indie Beer Awards Northern Ireland, taking home the Overall Champion Gold with their 'Merc Bro' hazy IPA. The c…
CHORLTON, MANCHESTER - Tūn Brewing Company has been named among the top food and drink producers globally this year after securing four accolades at Great Taste 2026. Archetype received a Great Taste…
Brazilian cachaça Abelha has appointed London-based Speciality Brands as its exclusive UK distributor The post Abelha Cachaça joins Speciality Brands appeared first on The Spirits Business.
RedWillow Brewery has announced that three of its core beers, Weightless, Cloudless and Divisionless, are now certified gluten-free (<20ppm), following independent testing of each beer. The Macclesfie…
You can now enter your Chardonnay into the drinks business Global Masters competition, the annual blind tasting that uncovers the very best examples of this classic grape from around the world and acr…
