The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Supporting a VAT reduction is not the same as delivering one – the Treasury will demand a funding plan
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Whatever's on the menu this summer, from fizz to fish and chips, these six medal-winning bottles from Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 have you covered.
Talk title: Reducing heat and refrigeration loads for craft breweries Every brewery consumes steam and deploys refrigerants in brewing and packaging operations. A model 100,000 hL brewery is the basis…
London Historic Ales is a new Android app from an independent developer and real ale enthusiast at Cask Conditioned Code. It maps around 200 historic London pubs, pairing the story behind each buildin…
Cheersing the new glasses at The Fur & Feather. Credit Woodforde's Woodforde’s Brewery has unveiled its exciting new keg branding to match the strong on-trade presence boasted by its renowned cask ran…
Track Brewing brings its Brewery Block Party concept to Macclesfield, teaming up seven independent venues with guest breweries for a town-wide tap takeover trail Seven of Macclesfield's best independe…
An independent New Forest brewery is inviting the community to come together at its taproom in Harley to celebrate its 15th anniversary. A packed Vibrant Forest taproom The all-day family event, on Sa…
CHANCE Clean Cider, the UK’s first dedicated non-alcoholic apple cider, will be pouring at DevaFest, the Cheshire music and family festival, next month. Made in Worcestershire with 100% British cider…
Two Tribes, the independent King’s Cross brewery, has today unveiled a complete rebrand: a bold new identity rolling out across its core range and into pubs, bars and retailers as the brewery continue…
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), formerly the second-largest wine and spirits distributor in the United States, has filed for bankruptcy after a yearlong shakedown. The distributor volun…
Two Tribes, the independent King’s Cross, London-based brewery, has unveiled a complete rebrand as it continues to expand its presence across the UK. While much of the independent beer sector is contr…
What happens when Scotland's smallest distillery dials up the Sherry influence? Strathearn Batch 03 delivers richer depth—here's how this 31-cask single malt tastes. Read the full article at Douglas L…
How an award-winning New York City bar approaches their distinctive cocktails. The post On the Menu: Superbueno New York City appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Can a whisky truly live up to its formidable reputation? We tasted Aberlour A'bunadh, the cask-strength sherry bomb, to find out if the hype is deserved. Read the full article at Aberlour A’bunadh Sin…
What makes Islay whisky so intensely smoky and unlike any other Scotch? We reveal the secrets of peat, "peat reek," and PPM in this ultimate guide. Read the full article at Peated Whisky 101 – Breakin…
“PETA is encouraging everyone to leave birds in peace, not pieces, by ordering delicious, kind meals that rule the roost"
What happens when Glasgow's best-loved bars team up with a local distillery for the Commonwealth Games? Discover the exclusive serves awaiting visitors in 2026. Read the full article at Glasgow Distil…
If you haven’t spent much time on the Upper East Side, you may have your own perceptions of the neighborhood depending on your cultural touchstones tied to the storied corner of Manhattan. You imagine…
What happens when Four Roses cranks its beloved 80-proof bourbon up to 100? The distiller's bartender-driven release is now pouring in bars nationwide. Read the full article at Four Roses Bourbon 100…
Trinidadian brand Angostura has teamed up with importer and distributor Monika Alcobev to officially launch in India The post Monika Alcobev and Angostura partner in India appeared first on The Spirit…
Italian amaro Fernet-Branca marked Friend's Day on 20 July in Argentina with Highballs and celebrations of togetherness The post Fernet-Branca celebrates Día del Amigo appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
The Indian arm of Diageo has agreed to buy a 10% stake in a company that makes an Italian-inspired limoncello and a Korean-style soju The post United Spirits backs India’s ‘first’ limoncello appeared…
Beer production volumes at US craft breweries were down 4% in the first half of 2026 but many breweries are reporting growth, according to new figures. According to the latest report from the Brewers…
Although the Margarita remains the most popular cocktail in the US on-trade, the Martini is becoming a serious challenger The post The Martini comes for the Margarita’s crown appeared first on The Spi…
Ireland's alcohol consumption plunged by 36% last year compared to the average in 2001, according to a new report The post Alcohol consumption in Ireland falls in 2025 appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
Independent Scotch whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co. has announced the launch of the latest release from its Highland based Strathearn Distillery. Strathearn Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bat…
The latest addition to Old Forester’s 117 series is the first expression made entirely at the brand’s distillery in Louisville, Kentucky The post Old Forester releases first whiskey from Louisville di…
Why does whisky mature so much faster in India, and what makes Rampur's single malt taste unlike any Scotch? The Himalayan distillery reveals its secrets. Read the full article at ‘I Had No Idea India…
The alcohol industry has seen an influx of celebrity-owned brands in recent decades, and the wine category is not immune to the trend. Whether birthed from genuine wine connoisseurship or just a marke…
