The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Gin brand Beefeater has teamed up with Jamiroquai to reimagine the British band's Virtual Insanity video with its non-alcoholic expression The post Beefeater taps Jamiroquai for 0.0% campaign appeared…
Can an NFL legend build a bourbon empire from scratch? Discover how Terry Bradshaw's award-winning single-barrel whiskeys are earning top honors across the industry. Read the full article at Terry Bra…
Luxury agave spirits brand Blended Blue Tequila has appointed Freebrook Imports as its importer and distributor in the Golden State The post Blended Blue Tequila names California distributor appeared…
4.0% ABV Description: “Contrary to what you might expect the German word ‘Hell’ translates as ‘Bright’ or ‘Pale’. However, there’s plenty to exclaim about in our interpretation of this Munich-style la…
Small-batch brand Reserva de la Familia, from Jose Cuervo, has finished an añejo Tequila in mole-seasoned barrels The post Jose Cuervo creates ‘world’s first’ mole-finished Tequila appeared first on T…
Before Anheuser-Busch InBev became the king of America’s macrobrewers, it was Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. Before it was Schlitz, it was Best Brewing Company, now known as Pabst Brewing Company. Th…
4.2% ABV Description: Fable Lager is a celebration of simplicity done right. Bright and golden with subtle citrus notes, smooth mouthfeel and a touch of warm honey sweetness. Pours clear with a delica…
The region of Champagne is to cap the amount of wine that can be made from this year’s harvest at 8,800kg/ha – the equivalent of around 250 million bottles. The post Champagne to limit production to…
This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. It’s brought to you by the same amazing people that brought you Michter’s, and it’s actually the gin that I use at home for my Martinis.…
A leopard prowled into a liquor store in Rajasthan, northwestern India, and proceeded to pounce on a panicked shopkeeper before roaming around the store, knocking over bottles of booze, CCTV footage s…
For more than three decades, integrated pest management (IPM) has been the cornerstone of sustainable vineyard protection, helping growers reduce pesticide use, preserve beneficial insect populations…
United Spirits, Diageo's Indian subsidiary, has reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit, fuelled by robust demand for its premium spirits portfolio. The post Diageo’s India unit reports 52% leap…
Across our site we list the notes you can expect when creating wines from different grapes. We often get questions about what it actually means when we say notes of green apple or lychee.
New York-based Helmsman Imports is co-presenting three categories at the Spirited Awards ceremony in New Orleans this evening The post Helmsman backs bartender mentors at Spirited Awards appeared firs…
This episode of Wine 101 is brought to you by Meiomi. The most memorable summer memories are often the “after” moments, like enjoying fireside s’mores after a great day at the beach, or playing cards…
Can a Scotch-blended whisky at ₹700 and a jamun vodka crack India's booming premium spirits market? NV Group is betting big with two bold new launches. Read the full article at NV Group Launches Stain…
In the US, craft brewing trends have held steady, declines in operating breweries have slightly increased and consumer engagement has strengthened. Jessica Mason asks: are we seeing craft beer’s resur…
Wetherspoon sales increased by 4% in the 12 weeks to 19 July, however the UK pub chain expects profits to be ‘below market expectations’ The post Rising costs hit Wetherspoon profitability appeared fi…
Pinot Gris is often associated with undemanding wines, but in the right hands it is capable of producing something magical, says Patricia Stefanowicz MW. The post All the medallists from The Global Pi…
JD Wetherspoon has warned that annual profits will fall below market expectations despite a 4% increase in like-for-like sales during the final quarter. Analysts said the World Cup probably brought mo…
The UK–India Free Trade Agreement has reduced India’s tariff on Scotch whisky from 150% to 75%, giving producers greater access to the world’s largest whisky market. The duty is due to fall progressiv…
The deadline to submit content for this month's mailout is Sunday 26th July 2026. Each month, the Guild distributes a newsletter to members, industry partner representatives and the public which conta…
What happens when a 20-year-old whiskey meets Spanish brandy and Hungarian oak casks? Barrell Craft Spirits' new Decade 2 release delivers the surprising answer. Read the full article at Barrell Craft…
WineGB today announces the launch of the 2026 WineGB Trade & Media Tasting, urging hospitality operators, retail outlets and tourism operators to seize the commercial opportunity presented by the fast…
The shortlist for the 2026 Brewers Choice Awards, organised by team behind The Brewers Journal, has been announced. Judges from across the beer, brewing and the hospitality spectrum converged on Ghost…
“The new Prime Minister promised he would deliver much needed support for our cherished community pubs on Business Rates and he has acted quickly to do so. A 20% cut to Business Rates will make a real…
Pubs, clubs and live music venues across England are set to receive a 20% cut to business rates bills from next April. The move has welcomed by the beer and hospitality sector, offer it "breathing spa…
Oltrepò Pavese is well-known as a stronghold of Italian Pinot Nero, particularly for traditional method sparkling wines. At Conte Vistarino, however, single-vineyard wines are demonstrating that the r…
Talk Title: Trouble brewing: why no one needs marketing, until they do. Location: Main StageTime: TBC Rob Cowen is co-founder of Untold Agency and a bestselling author and writer on nature, history, p…
Talk Title: Trouble brewing: why no one needs marketing, until they do. Location: Main StageTime: TBC Theo Cooper is a Joint Founder of Untold Agency and a multi-disciplinary strategist. With Co-Found…