The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
What happens when one 1989 Macallan cask becomes two 35-year-old whiskies finished in wine and rum? Blind Summit’s bold split reveals all. Read the full article at Blind Summit Splits 35-Year Macallan…
The Islay-based Caol Ila Distillery, has announced details of its 2026 Islay Jazz Festival limited-edition release, the second in a trilogy of bottles marking the partnership between the distillery an…
Finalists have been announced for the Scottish Beer Awards 2026. The winners will be announced on 6th October at the Beer Matters Conference in Glasgow. Winners at a previous awards ceremony Beer Matt…
Just a few decades ago, Nottingham’s skyline was punctuated by iconic brewery buildings producing beers that were part of the city’s DNA. The famous Shipstone’s star, and the Robin Hood silhouette of…
Brewlab have announced that they are adding brewing apprenticeships to their professional training portfolio, delivered from their base in Sunderland. Over the past 40 years, Brewlab has supported the…
Loch Lomond Brewery has partnering with Nottingham brewery, Castle Rock on a new teacake stout to be launched later this summer primarily in cask with a limited keg release. Fit to Fly, a 4.1% teacake…
Can a bottle costing less than a restaurant main course really win a medal against whiskies selling for several times the money? These five blended Scotches did. Read the full article at 5 Award-Winni…
Beer lovers from across the Tees Valley raised their glasses — and thousands of pounds — for the Great North Air Ambulance Service during the annual pALEgrimage, which this year celebrated its 10th an…
Chris Hannaway founded Infinite Session, an alcohol-free beer brand, with his brother Tom in London in 2017. As alcohol drinkers, they were looking for lower-strength beer options that actually tasted…
What happens when Scotch meets pop? Johnnie Walker’s Sabrina Carpenter Black Label bottle brings Man’s Best Friend to whisky shelves. Read the full article at Johnnie Walker Sabrina Carpenter Black La…
Can a decade of patience and estate-grown grains produce the finest bourbon Starlight has ever made? We taste the limited 10-Year Reserve to find out. Read the full article at Starlight Distillery 10-…
Sustainability On Tap Gawain Tue, 09/08/2026 - 14:49 https://sustainabilityontap.co.uk We're a UK business consultancy supporting breweries, food & drink producers and hospitality businesses to become…
Can Amazon really undercut the specialist whisky shops? We checked five Scotch listings against the trade, and one Tullibardine came in over £11 cheaper. Read the full article at Five Amazon Whisky De…
By 5 p.m. on most nights, a healthy line of anxious hopefuls coalesces outside the entrance of schmuck. in New York City’s East Village. For those who didn’t have the forethought to make a reservation…
What happens when Caol Ila finishes a 19-year-old single malt in ex-Bulleit bourbon casks? Meet The Drummer, its bold new jazz-inspired Islay release. Read the full article at Caol Ila Release The Dru…
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Talk Title: Where’s Your Beer Going? Finding Hidden Losses, Inefficiencies & Inconsistencies in the Brewhouse Beer disappearing? Inconsistent brews? Yields not where they should be? This session digs…
Can Northern Kentucky top last year's $58,000? New Riff Distillery joins a charity feast of pickles, hot dogs and bourbon for Special Olympics. Read the full article at New Riff Bourbon Tasting at Ken…
How did a spirits brand backed by Shah Rukh Khan rack up 53 international awards? The latest Gold medals push D'YAVOL Spirits into elite company. Read the full article at D’YAVOL Spirits Hits 53 Award…
Leading independent spirits retailer Master of Malt, has announced the launch of a new premium whisky brand, The Islay, in collaboration with female-founded luxury design agency Studio Minerva. Rather…
Costco's older, stronger single malts should have won. So why did 2,724 readers pick the cheap $40 blend instead? The answer isn't in the glass. Read the full article at Is Costco’s Blended Scotch Bet…
What happens when distillers ferment, mature or finish whiskey in genuinely unusual ways? These five bottles broke the rules and won major blind-judged awards for it. Read the full article at Flower C…
There’s nothing like digging into the bottom of a greasy bag to pull out a handful of fries at the end of a long day — even chefs who spend hours delicately placing herbs on a plate with tweezers can…
The Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery, has announced the launch of the third and final release in its limited-edition Vintage_Y2K Series, distilled at a defining moment in the distillery’s story. Ardbeg V…
What links Riesling and Negroni –two drinks that, on the face of it, couldn't be further apart?
If you brew, or merely enjoy, beer, you may be confident in your ability to detect flavour. But using your senses to check and refine a finished product, or to identify defects and their causes, requi…
How does one Scottish distillery produce eleven different spirit styles under a single roof? Discover the technology and history behind Loch Lomond. Read the full article at Straight Neck Stills & Lit…
Cornwall-based Firebrand Brewing Co’s focus on alcohol-free beer has seen its 0.5% ABV Shorebreak Hazy Pale Ale overtake the brewery’s flagship lager to become its best-selling beer. Over the past 12…
What makes BuzzBallz India's fastest-growing RTD cocktail, now landing in Maharashtra with a bold new Jamun Mint Pop flavor? Here's the story behind the buzz. Read the full article at BuzzBallz Expand…
Castle Rock will return brewing to a site in Nottingham after the business secured its new home. The company was forced to look for new premises with the lease on its much-loved Nottingham city-centre…
