The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
After more than a decade judging at Decanter World Wine Awards, the Argentine sommelier joins the competition’s leadership for 2027. She talks South America’s rise, the ‘wow’ factor and what makes a g…
Production Innovation Brewer at Camden Town Brewery Closing Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 18:00 Gawain Wed, 10/21/2026 - 21:06 Production Innovation Brewer The Purpose: Our brewery in Kentish Tow…
On Friday, a federal judge dismissed a class action lawsuit against Costco and its private label Kirkland Signature that alleged the “100% de agave” claims on its tequila bottles were fraudulent and m…
RAER Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Inaugural ReleaseLowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky48.7% ABV / RRP: £68.00 Every now and again, a new name emerges in the world of Scotch whisky that makes you sit…
Some of the UK’s leading pub groups are coming together this autumn to support the Armed Forces community through the sale of Hero IPA. The beer is a 4% ABV British IPA brewed by Hogs Back Brewery for…
Can a whisky be Highland and Lowland at once? Glengoyne's distillery straddles the line. Here's how its sherry-cask 12 Year Old tastes. Read the full article at Glengoyne 12 Year Old Review
What does it take to build a Scotch whisky from a barley grown on the Hebrides for centuries? North Uist's distiller reveals the decisions shaping its first release. Read the full article at How North…
Increasingly, a bottle of wine these days seems to arrive with an artist attached; on a label, via a vineyard commission, through social media scrolls. The rationale for these arty collaborations is b…
Is Macallan 12 really worth $30 more than Balvenie 12? We taste both Scotch whiskies neat and with water to find out which dram truly deserves your money. Read the full article at The Macallan 12 Year…
RedWillow Brewery has been crowned a category champion five times at the SIBA Indie Beer Awards North West, sending five beers to next year’s national final. Caroline McKenzie, of RedWillow Brewery, p…
Though Zinfandel’s rich history reaches back to the vineyards of Croatia, the grape variety has had a massive impact on wine drinking culture in the U.S. Originally brought to California by a Boston s…
Kosta Browne is one of the most recognizable names in Sonoma County winemaking today. Founded by Dan Kosta and Michael Browne in 1997, the winery has since made a name for itself among California’s ri…
What do the reality stars’ drinking habits reveal about wealth, taste, status and the economics of the U.S. wine industry?
What makes a bourbon bold enough to stand up to a full-bodied cigar? 15 STARS answers with First West Cigar Blend, finished in Cognac, PX Sherry and Port casks. Read the full article at 15 STARS Unvei…
The Women in Beer Awards kicked off the Women in Beer Festival — a week of events celebrating diversity — by crowning this year’s most talented and influential Women in Beer. Award winners celebrate a…
Can a single malt cream liqueur be indulgent without dairy? Lancaster Spirits Co thinks so, launching just 1,000 bottles of its vegan debut this autumn. Read the full article at Lancaster Spirits Co D…
What happens when Aberfeldy's honeyed Highland malt spends six years in Madeira casks? Meet the distillery's rare 27-year-old, limited to just 276 bottles. Read the full article at Aberfeldy Debuts 27…
Cider expert Gabe Cook — AKA The Ciderologist — has launched a crowdfunding campaign for his new venture: Cider Safari. He is seeking to raise £20,000 to finance the purchase of a vehicle that is cent…
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Global cider expert, Gabe Cook, has just announced a crowdfunding launch for his new venture: Cider Safari. Better known as The Ciderologist, Gabe is seeking to raise £20,000 on the Crowdfunder platfo…
RedWillow Brewery crowned Category Champion five times at SIBA Indie Beer Awards North West 2026, sending five beers to the National Final Macclesfield’s RedWillow Brewery has collected seven awards a…
Theakston’s Brewery announces the launch of Special Reserve, a brand new beer in its range, which will make its debut with a national listing in Morrisons in October. A beautifully full, rounded and g…
Pilsner Urquell: The Original Beer Experience (TOBE) has retained its title as Europe’s leading beer tour visitor experience at the World Travel Awards. Set on Wenceslas Square in the centre of Prague…
Why is Chris Hemsworth betting on Australian whisky? His Sydney distillery Archie Rose is bringing three award-winning expressions to the US for the first time. Read the full article at Archie Rose Au…
Theakston’s Brewery has announced the launch of Special Reserve, which will make its debut with a national listing in Morrisons this month. Coming in at 6.5% ABV, it is described as full and rounded,…
In this edition of Not a Newsletter we’ve got thoughts on the cask version of Fuller’s Vintage Ale and on having our arms gently twisted re: CAMRA beer scoring. We’ll start with beer scoring which cam…
What changed in brewery finances between 2023 and 2025? This quick take pulls out several notable findings from the latest Financial Benchmarking Survey, including shifts in revenue mix, seating, beer…
Shepherd Neame is celebrating a number of accolades received throughout October, recognising the quality of its beers, the success of its pubs, and the achievements of team members. Its bottle-conditi…
The Supreme Court will review the federal ban on home distillation. Here’s what the ruling could mean for TTB rules that govern breweries. The post Supreme Court To Hear Case on the Legality of Home D…
Ahead of hosting a lunch at Decanter's Fine Wine Encounter in London, Manfred Ing talks about his journey into winemaking in South Africa and his approach at leading Tuscan estate Querciabella, as wel…
