The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Spain's sparkling wine producer Juvé & Camps started its 2026 harvest at the Espiells estate today – the earliest start in the Sant Sadurní d'Anoia winery's history, and the first time the producer ha…
English insurance entrepreneur Neil Utley has acquired Château Vignelaure, one of Provence’s most historically important wine estates. The deal brings new investment to a property renowned for pioneer…
Why your voice matters more than ever. The UK vineyard and winery sector is a growth sector with remarkable acceleration in the past six years, however, we’re seeing a slowdown in sales, which are bei…
Britain could become home to the world’s first appellation dedicated to natural wine, with Welsh producers seeking protected status for wines made without synthetic chemicals, additives or industrial…
The article Picante de la Casa Made With Zarpado REAPER Tequila appeared first on VinePair.
A recent study on organic vineyards in Occitanie, France, showed how managing service crops can balance their soil-anchoring qualities against vine performance. Among four options studied, one stood o…
Wildfires have advanced towards the outskirts of Bordeaux as France battles blazes that have already forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate, with experts fearing this year’s vintage could…
More than 50,000 hectares have burned in Ávila as producers wait to discover the extent of the damage to Sierra de Gredos’ old-vine Garnacha and Albillo Real vineyards. Several historic parcels have a…
California-based ready-to-serve brand Mission Craft Cocktails has turned an April Fool's joke into a bottled pickle-flavoured Margarita The post Mission Craft bottles Pickle-Rita appeared first on The…
Jack Daniel’s owner Brown-Forman has rejected an “unsolicited” acquisition offer from US spirits competitor Sazerac The post Brown-Forman turns down ‘unsolicited’ Sazerac offer appeared first on The S…
Grupo Modelo, owned by AB InBev, is building a brewing and bottling complex in Mexico’s city of Apan, in the state of Hidalgo, investing around MXN14 billion (US$760 million). The post AB InBev’s Grup…
Industry bodies described last Friday's implementation of the visitor levy as ‘a landmark moment for all the wrong reasons’
The winners of the 20th annual Spirited Awards were announced during the Tales of the Cocktail last week The post Singapore’s Fura wins World’s Best Bar at Spirited Awards appeared first on The Spirit…
Can a classic Old Fashioned really work straight from a can? Port of Leith Distillery thinks so with its new Velvet Old Fashioned—here's what's inside. Read the full article at Port of Leith Launches…
Rathfinny Wine Estate has secured planning approval to expand its accommodation offering, adding new luxury stays and refurbishing existing facilities as demand for English wine tourism continues to g…
The Tequila brand co-founded by Matthew McConaughey, Pantalones, has partnered with Sheffield Wednesday Football Club The post Pantalones signs with Sheffield Wednesday appeared first on The Spirits B…
Cask Marque has welcomed two new corporate members as stakeholders. Ossett Brewery and Lucky Saint join 41 other corporate members of the organisation. Ossett Brewery currently have all their own pubs…
Gin being served with afternoon tea has become an upscale alcoholic twist on the ritual. db finds out more about the trend. The post Why gin is being served with afternoon tea appeared first on The Dr…
While aiming to promote The Glasgow Distillery's spirits, the campaign also hopes to celebrate the city's vibrant bar community
A boiler explosion at Montebello Distillery on the island of Guadeloupe last Friday led to one death and two critical injuries The post One dead in Guadeloupe distillery explosion appeared first on Th…
The Rum Lab's California Rum Festival will return to Trader Vic’s in Emeryville, San Francisco, on 19-20 September The post California Rum Fest shares 2026 agenda appeared first on The Spirits Busines…
Shepherd Neame is to continue its long-standing partnership with the Faversham Hop Festival as principal sponsor for this year’s event. The annual festival, now in its 36th year, will bring live music…
The future of a popular North Curry village pub has been secured after St Austell Brewery acquired The Bird in Hand. Ravi Keshri and James Eyre will remain at the helm. The company has purchased the p…
Paul Davies is no stranger to Philadelphia. But during a recent visit, the owner of the award-winning AleHunters Brewery Tours found a beer, brewing and bar scene defined by quality, passion and diver…
Ten years on from its promotion to cru and with the wines improving all the time, Matt Walls introduces seven of his favourite producers in Cairanne.
The Old Forester Distillery has announced the launch of the latest limited-edition release in its 117 Series, its first expression to be crafted entirely from whiskey distilled at the Old Forester Dis…
The shortlist for the 2026 Brewers Choice Awards, organised by team behind The Brewers Journal, has been announced following a judging session at Ghost Whale, in London. The winners will be announced…
Publican Jack Greenall, founder of London-based pub group Wren Pubs, has announced the sale of The Carpenter’s Arms, in Hammersmith. Acquired by Wren Pubs in July 2024, the 19th century pub underwent…
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