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Thornbridge’s outstanding charity work recognised
Beer29 Jul 2026

Thornbridge’s outstanding charity work recognised

Thornbridge Brewery has been honoured at this year’s Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity Awards in recognition of its outstanding fundraising efforts. The awards celebrate the achievements of indivi…

Beer Today
18 of the Best Wines From the Centre-Loire Beyond Sancerre
Wine29 Jul 2026

18 of the Best Wines From the Centre-Loire Beyond Sancerre

Those interested in French wine are undoubtedly familiar with the Loire Valley, but digging a little deeper, there are many subregions within this expansive viticultural area to get to know. One of th…

VinePair
BrewWho
Beer29 Jul 2026

Damm UK takes stake in Dalston’s Soda Co

Damm UK has taken a stake in London founded Dalston’s Soda Co, as the first soft drinks partner inthe Accelerator Programme at the Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford. With the acquisition of the Old Speckl…

Brewers Journal
Still Austin to open 15,000-square-foot hospitality destination
Spirits29 Jul 2026

Still Austin to open 15,000-square-foot hospitality destination

Texan distillery Still Austin has unveiled plans to expand its hospitality offering in September with four new spaces, including a live music venue The post Still Austin to open 15,000-square-foot hos…

The Spirits Business
The new releases round-up
Beer29 Jul 2026

The new releases round-up

New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK. All I Feel (5.5% ABV) is a new DDH hazy pale from Left Handed Giant, hopped with Krush, El Dorado, and…

Beer Today
St-Germain sales soar in UK as Hugo Spritz booms
Spirits29 Jul 2026

St-Germain sales soar in UK as Hugo Spritz booms

UK sales of Bacardi-owned St-Germain more than doubled in the 12 months to March 2026 as the Hugo Spritz surged in popularity The post St-Germain sales soar in UK as Hugo Spritz booms appeared first o…

The Spirits Business
Why Whitbread’s Beefeater site closures are a forewarning for the sector
Wine29 Jul 2026

Why Whitbread’s Beefeater site closures are a forewarning for the sector

Whitbread confirmed this week that all 106 of its Beefeater restaurants will take place on 10 September. With the group’s Brewers Fayre restaurants also due to close and thousands of jobs across the U…

The Drinks Business
Vapoura Rum Launches After Stories with London’s Mandrake Hotel
Spirits29 Jul 2026

Vapoura Rum Launches After Stories with London’s Mandrake Hotel

What happens when a super-premium English rum teams up with a London hotel to press exclusive vinyl EPs? Meet Vapoura's After Stories, Volume 1. Read the full article at Vapoura Rum Launches After Sto…

The Whiskey Wash
Don Julio brings latest Última Reserva extra añejo Tequila to UK
Spirits29 Jul 2026

Don Julio brings latest Última Reserva extra añejo Tequila to UK

Diageo has allocated just 318 bottles of Don Julio’s solera-aged extra-añejo Tequila to selected UK retailers and on-trade The post Don Julio brings latest Última Reserva extra añejo Tequila to UK app…

The Spirits Business
Caffè Borghetti reignites Espresso Martini Challenge
Spirits29 Jul 2026

Caffè Borghetti reignites Espresso Martini Challenge

Fratelli Branca’s liqueur brand Caffè Borghetti has called on bartenders to reinvent Britain’s ‘favourite’ modern cocktail, the Espresso Martini The post Caffè Borghetti reignites Espresso Martini Cha…

The Spirits Business
BrewWho
Beer29 Jul 2026

Meraki Brewing Co strikes local partnership

Worthing-based Merakai Brewing Co has teamed up with Bauji, a local modern Indian restaurant to launch two new beers. The new releases have been created to pair with Chef Dayashankar Sharma’s flavour-…

Brewers Journal
The 5 Whisky Brands We Nerds Love to Hate (And Whether They Deserve It)
Spirits29 Jul 2026

The 5 Whisky Brands We Nerds Love to Hate (And Whether They Deserve It)

Dalmore, Macallan, Bowmore, Jura and Auchentoshan get a kicking online, but do they deserve the hate? We unpack why, and which brands are earning a second chance. Read the full article at The 5 Whisky…

The Whiskey Wash
3 Simple Ways to Elevate Your Martini, According to Bartenders
Wine29 Jul 2026

3 Simple Ways to Elevate Your Martini, According to Bartenders

The Martini is inescapable. From its origins as a gin-based take on the Manhattan to today’s zany, savory iterations, the drink has become a beloved global staple. And while Dry and Dirty are standard…

VinePair
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery celebrates Yorkshire Day with new release
Spirits29 Jul 2026

Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery celebrates Yorkshire Day with new release

The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release to celebrate Yorkshire Day. Filey Bay Yorkshire Day 2026 Special Release (55% ABV) is a Yorkshire single ma…

The Whisky Wire
Ron Matusalem creates exclusive rum for Caribbean resort
Spirits29 Jul 2026

Ron Matusalem creates exclusive rum for Caribbean resort

Family-owned Ron Matusalem has created a limited edition rum exclusively for St Regis Cap Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic The post Ron Matusalem creates exclusive rum for Caribbean resort appear…

The Spirits Business
Svedka introduces Vodka Water Cooler
Spirits29 Jul 2026

Svedka introduces Vodka Water Cooler

Sazerac-owned Svedka has reimagined the office water cooler for its new ready-to-drink canned Vodka Waters The post Svedka introduces Vodka Water Cooler appeared first on The Spirits Business.

The Spirits Business
US Scotch Drinkers Do Not Expect the Tariff Cut to Reach Them
Spirits29 Jul 2026

US Scotch Drinkers Do Not Expect the Tariff Cut to Reach Them

The 10% Scotch tariff is gone, but will you actually pay less? We asked 1,025 American drinkers, and a clear majority think the saving will never reach the shelf. Read the full article at US Scotch Dr…

The Whiskey Wash
Reorganisation at AXA Millésimes as Ilić becomes US managing director
Wine29 Jul 2026

Reorganisation at AXA Millésimes as Ilić becomes US managing director

AXA Millésimes has announced a strategic reorganisation after appointing Corinne Ilić as managing director USA. The post Reorganisation at AXA Millésimes as Ilić becomes US managing director appeared…

The Drinks Business
Guangzhou’s Hope & Sesame named Asia’s best bar
Spirits29 Jul 2026

Guangzhou’s Hope & Sesame named Asia’s best bar

The 2026 Asia’s 50 Best Bars list has been revealed, with Hope & Sesame toppling Hong Kong’s Bar Leone for the top spot The post Guangzhou’s Hope & Sesame named Asia’s best bar appeared first on The S…

The Spirits Business
Champagne and Cognac lift Moët Hennessy as LVMH returns to growth
Wine29 Jul 2026

Champagne and Cognac lift Moët Hennessy as LVMH returns to growth

LVMH's wines and spirits division returned to growth in the first half of 2026, with Champagne and Cognac showing signs of recovery after two difficult years and helping to drive an improved performan…

The Drinks Business
BrewWho
Beer29 Jul 2026

#230 | Making the Right Choices

2026 is proving to be another year of change and evolution for the brewing industry. Both in the UK and overseas. And with that, running a successful brewery is a challenge – and opportunity – that ma…

Brewers Journal
Wente Family Estates officially appoints new CEO
Wine29 Jul 2026

Wente Family Estates officially appoints new CEO

Following a "brief but productive" tenure as Wente's interim CEO since January, Peter Yeung will become the permanent chief exec of the Californian winery, thought to be the longest continuously famil…

The Drinks Business
Eau Claire Distillery’s Ploughman’s Single Malt Wins Double Gold at 2026 SIP Awards
Spirits29 Jul 2026

Eau Claire Distillery’s Ploughman’s Single Malt Wins Double Gold at 2026 SIP Awards

What makes an Alberta single malt win Double Gold at an awards judged entirely by consumers? Eau Claire's Ploughman's reveals the secret behind its success. Read the full article at Eau Claire Distill…

The Whiskey Wash
Exceptionally rare 1811 Riesling comes up for auction
Wine29 Jul 2026

Exceptionally rare 1811 Riesling comes up for auction

A bottle of 1811 Forster Ungeheuer Riesling, thought to be the oldest bottle of German Riesling from a named single vineyard to ever be offered at a European auction, is being auctioned by Amsterdam-b…

The Drinks Business
Still Austin Announces New Whiskey Hospitality Hub In Austin, TX
Spirits29 Jul 2026

Still Austin Announces New Whiskey Hospitality Hub In Austin, TX

What happens when a bourbon label's iconic character comes to life beyond the bottle? Still Austin's new 15,000-sq-ft hospitality destination reveals the answer. Read the full article at Still Austin…

The Whiskey Wash
Discover a brand that is ‘a complete Spanish wine universe’
Wine29 Jul 2026

Discover a brand that is ‘a complete Spanish wine universe’

Pata Negra showcases the true diversity of Spain. With wines from many regions, it offers an opportunity for consumers to explore Spain through a single portfolio. db reports. The post Discover a bran…

The Drinks Business
Under 30s Wine Trade Sips: Alex, 26
Wine29 Jul 2026

Under 30s Wine Trade Sips: Alex, 26

To help spread the word that wine is for everyone, we ask Zoomers working in the wine industry – bars, restaurants, cellars and retail – to share their experience of a bottle they love.

Decanter
Balvenie concludes The Fifty Collection
Spirits29 Jul 2026

Balvenie concludes The Fifty Collection

William Grant & Sons' The Balvenie Distillery has unveiled the final release of its 'rarest' trilogy to date The post Balvenie concludes The Fifty Collection appeared first on The Spirits Business.

The Spirits Business
The Viceroy 1977 launches inaugural gin and whisky
Spirits29 Jul 2026

The Viceroy 1977 launches inaugural gin and whisky

Independent spirits company The Viceroy 1977 has made its global debut with a Speyside single malt whisky and premium gin The post The Viceroy 1977 launches inaugural gin and whisky appeared first on…

The Spirits Business
Royal Ranthambore Whisky Backs India Tiger Conservation
Spirits29 Jul 2026

Royal Ranthambore Whisky Backs India Tiger Conservation

How does a premium Indian whisky brand give back to the tiger that inspires it? Royal Ranthambore's new conservation pledge reveals the answer. Read the full article at Royal Ranthambore Whisky Backs…

The Whiskey Wash
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