The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Scotch is a simple beverage at its core. The whisky consists of three ingredients: barley, water, and yeast. The elements beyond this base are significantly more complex. Location, barrel aging, peat…
With only one gold awarded per category, which whiskies scored above 90 points at the 2026 International Whisky Competition? See the top performers here. Read the full article at Every Whisky That Sco…
Brown-Forman has begun the search for a new chief executive after Lawson Whiting announced his retirement. His departure follows a turbulent period marked by falling sales, trade disruption, restructu…
Why is India's largest beer producer turning to Adie Broswon Breweries? A new long-term manufacturing deal reveals how brewers are reshaping regional production. Read the full article at Adie Broswon…
What happens when direct fire distilled Irish spirit meets Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks? Croithlí's rare new single malt—limited to just 1,500 bottles—has the answer. Read the full article at Croithlí…
What makes India's most celebrated bartender duo choose Hyderabad for their fifth bar—and why did Yangdup Lama design a counter for the first time ever? Read the full article at Bar Stormy Opens in Hy…
The Distilled Spirits Council of the US is urging a court to overturn Oregon’s costly Extended Producer Responsibility scheme The post Trade groups challenge Oregon’s EPR over glass fees appeared firs…
How did a Vermont-based brand win Best Canadian Whisky? Discover the six award-winning Canadian whiskies of 2026 and the surprising stories behind their labels. Read the full article at The Best Canad…
What happens when an NFL Hall of Famer's award-winning bourbon meets backyard barbecue season? Bradshaw Bourbon's three summer bundles have the answer. Read the full article at Bradshaw Bourbon Launch…
Can a bottle of bourbon help launch the next scientific breakthrough? New Riff's exclusive single barrel is funding lab grants for Kentucky's boldest startups. Read the full article at New Riff Bourbo…
A single cask Ardnamurchan is the 24th limited release from London-based independent bottler The Heart Cut The post The Heart Cut bottles Ardnamurchan single malt appeared first on The Spirits Busines…
"The beauty of my job at Vault City is I get to make magic happen every day… just in a different way"
Two big British beer brands have collaborated on Hops & Glory, a 4.2% ABV modern English pale ale, brewed using 100% British ingredients. Simon Dehany (left), brand manager at Butcombe Group, with Rob…
What could be better than a smooth pint of Guinness? Perhaps an equally smooth Irish whiskey to sip alongside it. Discover 4 drams that pair perfectly with stout. Read the full article at 4 Irish Whis…
Want to know where to find the ultimate by-the-glass or sparkling wine list near you? Or maybe you’re concerned about sustainability or obsessed with Italy? Star Wine List reveals this year’s best of…
Unlike Burgundy, where most of the region’s output is price prohibitive, Bordeaux boasts a vast number of approachable bottles with many falling within the $15 to $30 range. That said, some occasions…
The latest addition to the fast-developing Rothschild Champagne house is a pair of single-site expressions from grands crus in Avize and Cramant – and Patrick Schmitt MW gets an early taste. The post…
The Fladgate Partnership is no longer a project just for Port – it now has wines from Bairrada, Vinhos Verdes and Dão alongside its Douro production. db explores a range informed by location as much a…
New IWSR consumer research suggests Gen Z now drinks at almost exactly the same rate as the wider adult population, challenging one of the drinks industry's most persistent assumptions. Instead, the d…
Gallo-backed Horse Soldier Bourbon has opened its new US$200 million American Freedom Distillery as Kentucky’s latest whiskey destination The post Horse Soldier opens $200m Kentucky distillery appeare…
The latest IWSR research shows Baby Boomers, not Gen Z, are becoming the generation of moderation The post Gen Z moderation ‘conclusively debunked’, says IWSR appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Wine Hub, a leading wine business software owned by Wine Owners, has teamed up with management and trading exchange, The Wine Collector from Nickolls & Perks. The post Wine Hub extends reach to new cu…
Not being restrained by the rules governing the production of Cognac and Armagnac means the world’s brandy producers are able to be creative The post Can global brandy capitalise on Cognac’s challenge…
The national day of France is celebrated on 14 July with parties, fireworks, parades and, of course, wine.
"The dish is amazing on its own, but that wine with it makes the world of difference”
Two more winery restaurants in Mendoza have been awarded Michelin stars, further strengthening the region's reputation as one of South America's leading wine and gastronomy destinations. Winery and wi…
Which distillery dominated the 2026 International Whisky Competition's Irish categories, taking three of the five top spots? We break down every winner. Read the full article at The Best Irish Whiskey…
Following a fire at the original site, London’s Tayēr + Elementary will host a six-week residency in the basement of the city’s Cato bar The post Tayēr + Elementary finds temporary home in Cato’s base…
South Korea's market for non-alcoholic beer has flourished over the past three years, with spending rising by almost a third. db looks into why Koreans are increasingly switching alcohol for low-and-n…
Noblewood Group has unveiled a limited edition bottle of Beluga Noble vodka, aimed at on-trade and nightlife venues The post Beluga illuminates on-trade with Noble Night appeared first on The Spirits…
