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Spirits3 Aug 2026

Control state spirits sales rebound in June

Volume sales of spirits across all US control states rose by 4.8% in June, with American whiskey and vodka back in growth The post Control state spirits sales rebound in June appeared first on The Spi…

The Spirits Business

Spirits3 Aug 2026

Gaucho Manchester opens Belvedere Martini Bar

Moët Hennessy's Belvedere Organic Vodka has partnered with Gaucho Manchester restaurant to open a Martini Bar on 14 August The post Gaucho Manchester opens Belvedere Martini Bar appeared first on The…

The Spirits Business

Wine3 Aug 2026

Chef Q&A: Nathan Outlaw

The seafood chef and owner of Outlaw’s Bistro talks beer, closures and openings – and the need for children to understand fish. Amelie Maurice-Jones reports. The post Chef Q&A: Nathan Outlaw appeared…

The Drinks Business

Wine3 Aug 2026

Wine List of the Week: The Tudor Pass at Great Fosters

Douglas Blyde falls down the rabbit hole at The Tudor Pass in Surrey, delighting in inventive British cooking and an adventurous wine list in the remarkably well-preserved 16th century setting. The po…

The Drinks Business

Wine3 Aug 2026

UK’s first railway station wine to be produced

Denmark Hill rail station in south London will next year release its first vintage, made from Bacchus vines grown mere metres from the train tracks. The post UK’s first railway station wine to be prod…

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Spirits3 Aug 2026

Southern Glazer’s completes Eagle Rock Colorado buyout

American distributor Southern Glazer’s has completed its purchase of Eagle Rock Distributing Co’s Colorado operations The post Southern Glazer’s completes Eagle Rock Colorado buyout appeared first on…

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Wine3 Aug 2026

Two Tribes rebrands, invests for growth and doubles down on the indie beer scene

London brewery Two Tribes has revealed a new identity for its core range alongside plans for expansion via the independent pubs and bars that helped to build the beer brand. Jessica Mason reports. The…

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Wine3 Aug 2026

Beyond Shadows tells the story of Luján de Cuyo

Beyond Shadows, the new wine from Doña Paula, pays tribute to Luján de Cuyo. Its eye-catching label suggests the story of the high-altitude Mendoza sub-region, where long histories meet innovative win…

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Spirits3 Aug 2026

Great Northern Distillery Partners with Tsingtao Brewery to Grow Irish Whiskey in China

Could China be the next great growth market for Irish whiskey? Great Northern Distillery's landmark deal with beer giant Tsingtao Brewery aims to find out. Read the full article at Great Northern Dist…

The Whiskey Wash

Beer3 Aug 2026

Sunrise Beverages and Orion Breweries strike investment deal

Sunrise Beverages and Japanese business Orion Breweries have struck a renewed long-term agreement and also announced a minority investment by Orion Breweries into Sunrise. The announcement builds on a…

Brewers Journal

Wine3 Aug 2026

RNDC court filings reveal scale of distributor’s financial collapse

Court documents filed following Republic National Distributing Company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy have revealed more than US$400 million in unsecured debts and mounting financial pressures stretching bac…

The Drinks Business

Wine3 Aug 2026

India halts sales of Diageo and Inbrew spirits over flavouring concerns

India's food safety regulator has halted the sale of several popular whiskies and rums after finding they contained artificial or nature-identical flavourings. The decision affects brands produced by…

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Spirits3 Aug 2026

Copperworks Distilling Co. Launches New Single Cask American Single Malt

What makes Copperworks' new Single Cask No. 97-2 so rare that it "won't taste quite the same ever again"? Discover the story behind this French oak-finished single malt. Read the full article at Coppe…

The Whiskey Wash

Spirits3 Aug 2026

Witchmark on championing English spirits in the on-trade

Alex Geneen, head of sales at Witchmark Distillery, reflects on the brand's success in the on-trade as the brand approaches its second anniversary The post Witchmark on championing English spirits in…

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Wine3 Aug 2026

‘Changing preferences don’t threaten beer, they expand the ways people enjoy it’

As the leading choice in the non-alcohol category, beer makes up 87% of US non-alcoholic drinks sales. But, according to the World Brewing Alliance, it does not cannibalise the sector, instead it assi…

The Drinks Business

Spirits3 Aug 2026

Western Europe’s on-trade becomes spirits battleground

Western Europe’s on-trade has the ability to shape consumer tastes and influence the popularity of spirits brands The post Western Europe’s on-trade becomes spirits battleground appeared first on The…

The Spirits Business

Wine3 Aug 2026

Inside the $200 million transformation of Robert Mondavi Winery

Still taking risks 60 years later...

Decanter

Beer3 Aug 2026

Broadstairs Folk Week Returns with Independent Family Brewer Shepherd Neame Among Its Sponsors for Another Year

The annual celebration of folk music on the Kent coast, Broadstairs Folk Week, returns on Friday, August 7, with Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, proud to be among the sponsors again. The even…

British Guild of Beer Writers

Beer3 Aug 2026

RedWillow Brewery's Weightless, Cloudless and Divisionless Are Now Certified Gluten-Free

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…

British Guild of Beer Writers

Beer3 Aug 2026

From Michelin Stars to Family-Run Institutions: Finalists Announced for the 2026 Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards

Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) has announced the finalists for the fifth annual BIH Spotlight Awards, recognising exceptional Black and ethnic minority talent across hospitality, food and drink in the…

British Guild of Beer Writers

Wine3 Aug 2026

Oregon and Washington wines reach new peaks at 2026 DWWA

The Pacific Northwest states continued their string of accomplishments, with signature varieties and unexpected offerings racking up top-tier awards at Decanter’s annual global competition.

Decanter

Beer3 Aug 2026

Japanese brewer invests in Sunrise Beverages

Sunrise Beverages and Orion Breweries have announced the next stage of their UK partnership, including a minority investment by Orion into Sunrise. Orion has built a loyal following both in Japan and,…

Beer Today

Wine3 Aug 2026

Want to become the best sommelier in the world? You need to train like an Olympian

Get that winning mindset...

Decanter

Spirits2 Aug 2026

Hooten Young Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Review

Can a veteran-owned brand born from a cigar deliver a standout Bottled-in-Bond bourbon? We taste Hooten Young's inaugural release from the real-life "Hoot." Read the full article at Hooten Young Bottl…

The Whiskey Wash

Spirits2 Aug 2026

Teacher’s Highland Cream Is Actually Pretty Good, Here’s How to Drink It

Can a bottom-shelf Scotch really beat Johnnie Walker Red? Teacher's Highland Cream packs 45% malt content and a smoke that surprises. Here's why people rate it. Read the full article at Teacher’s High…

The Whiskey Wash

Spirits2 Aug 2026

How To Make A Bourbon Sour, From A Former Whisky Shop Manager

Want to make the perfect Bourbon Sour at home? Discover the pro techniques, from the dry shake to double-straining, and find the best bourbon for the job. Read the full article at How To Make A Bourbo…

The Whiskey Wash

Beer2 Aug 2026

Exeter Brewery returns to Sidmouth Folk Festival

Thousands of music lovers heading to the Sidmouth Folk Festival this week will once again be able to enjoy some of Devon’s finest beers. Exeter Brewery is the festival’s main beer sponsor for a fifth…

Beer Today

Beer2 Aug 2026

New project for brewer and kombucha maker

Theakston Brewery and fermentation pioneer Equinox Kombucha have joined forces with the intention of disrupting the adult drinks market. Hopbucha is an alcohol-free brew that brings together the rich…

Beer Today

Beer2 Aug 2026

A dark old ale’s an award winner on a hot July day

Three Acre Brewery, in Sussex, have taken home the overall champion award at the Indie Beer Awards South East with their Bonfire Beer, a dark, rich old ale. The independent brewery started off as a ho…

Beer Today

Spirits1 Aug 2026

Kentucky Owl Batch 13 Bourbon Review

How does a legendary Master Blender say goodbye after nearly five decades? Kentucky Owl Batch #13 is John Rhea's final tribute—and we tasted every note. Read the full article at Kentucky Owl Batch 13…

The Whiskey Wash

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