The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Popular RTD soda brand Fellr partners with Australian Vintage to distribute its youth-oriented drinks across the country. Rebecca Lo reports. The post Bondi Beach brew Fellr goes national appeared fir…
Award-winning Desert Rose Gin harnesses the sweetness of organic Arabian dates to bring something a little different to the category The post Why Desert Rose Gin is the spirit to watch appeared first…
Chapel Down has reported a 19% rise in net sales revenue for the first half of 2026, with the English wine producer citing gains across every channel and accelerating momentum in the US market. The po…
India's bartenders are flipping the script, turning beloved non-alcoholic drinks like nimbu pani and panakam into top-tier cocktails The post How India is reversing the alcohol-free cocktail trend app…
Three Acre Brewery in Uckfield, Sussex taken home the Overall Champion Award at the Indie Beer Awards South East 2026 with their ‘Bonfire Beer’ – a dark, rich old ale. The independent brewery started…
Too often dismissed as summer's simplest pour, rosé is one of wine's most versatile styles. These DWWA 2026 winners show just how far it can travel.
Rémy Cointreau has posted first-quarter sales of €223.2 million, up 1.3% on an organic basis, with Cognac driving growth while its liqueurs and spirits division declined. The post Rémy Cointreau first…
The brewer took home 12 Gold medals and was Overall Champion of the Cask Beer Competition for its Bravehop beer
It was a twist on a Vesper Martini that first reassured Arianne Smith that she was pretty good at making cocktails
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Hello friends of Belgian beer culture, it's time to register for the 7th edition of Belgium Beer Week from 25-31 August. But first, a long delayed thanks from us for making 2025 a success, with over 1…
The world's leading food and drink accreditation scheme announces 2026 results Today, 28 July 2026, the Guild of Fine Food has announced the results of this year's Great Taste. Among the 155 Great Tas…
Independent brewery expands retail footprint with Shorebreak and Diamondback in 86 stores Launceston-based Firebrand Brewing Co has strengthened its retail presence with the launch of two of its stand…
Vault City has ramped up production of its increasingly popular fruit beers, as customer demand for new flavours reaches record levels eight years after it launched. The sour beer producer said it was…
Woodforde’s Brewery has unveiled new keg branding to match the the on-trade presence boasted by its renowned cask range. The multi-award-winning brewery’s new look has been applied across its entire k…
I have a thirst to quench. It’s just as well, then, that I’ve arrived at Birrificio Italiano’s brewery in Limido Comasco, a village 20 miles northwest of Milan, in the far north of Italy. A keen north…
The Tennessee-based Bib & Tucker small-batch Bourbon brand, produced by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, has announced the launch of a new Bottled-in-Bond release. Bib & Tucker 8 Year Old Bottled-in-Bon…
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has confirmed to db that prospective buyers have already expressed interest in acquiring parts of its remaining business as the US drinks distributor ente…
Wine bottle corks are getting a second lease on life in New York City. Earlier this month, a New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) project in Brooklyn cut the ribbon on newly paved pathways and play…
Which whisky beat over a dozen rivals to be named 2026 World Whisky of the Year? Meet the four winners from Taiwan, Australia, Austria, and China. Read the full article at The Best World Whiskies From…
With the recent excitement surrounding Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey, Homer’s epic has once again found itself in the spotlight. I’ve loved The Odyssey Read the full article at The Ody…
What makes Nancy Fraley’s final Cigar Blend Bourbon a turning point for Jos. A. Magnus? A decade of Armagnac-finished craft. Read the full article at Jos. A. Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon 10th Anniversar…
Which American whiskeys triumphed at the 2026 International Whisky Competition's blind judging? Six bottles claimed seven titles, from a triple-distilled bourbon to a Colorado rye. Read the full artic…
Ready to leave the shore? Cutty Sark’s new campaign turns seafaring heritage into a call for everyday adventure. Read the full article at Cutty Sark Launches Global Adventure Whisky Campaign
Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé is now the sole owner of SirDavis American Whisky, the brand she founded with Moët Hennessy The post Beyoncé takes ownership of SirDavis American Whisky appeared fi…
What can a single piece of copper reveal about Scotland's illegal whisky past? A remarkable find in Ben Lawers uncovers the golden age of whisky smuggling. Read the full article at Illicit Distillery…
What if the missing age on an Indian whisky bottle wasn't a flaw, but a deliberate choice? Here's why climate matters more than years in the glass. Read the full article at The World’s Best New Whisky…
In warm weather, it’s hard to resist the allure of raw shellfish on ice. Despite (admittedly outdated) advice that warns against eating them in months that don’t contain the letter “R,” oyster sales s…
It can be easy to look at the current rate of brewery openings in the United States with panic. In 2025, the number of craft brewery closures outpaced openings. The same year, the number of total brew…
The final release in Glenfarclas Distillery’s Anniversary Trilogy comprises whiskies laid down over five decades of production The post Glenfarclas announces 190th anniversary bottling appeared first…
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