The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
“I’m excited to see this project come to life and share it with people. It feels like we’re making a bar for the right reason"
Why is Sazerac buying yet another Kentucky distillery? The bourbon giant says it still can't keep up with demand—here's what the Garrard County deal means. Read the full article at Sazerac Acquires Ga…
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What happens when you blend four whiskey styles across 10 mash bills and 14 years of aging? Redwood Empire's The Hyperion Batch 001 aims to redefine American whiskey. Read the full article at Redwood…
A wealth of proposed employment changes could end up creating “major new costs” for beer and brewing, the British Beer and Pub Association has warned The Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Asse…
Proposed changes risk higher costs and pressures for pubs and brewers BBPA backs proportionate approach that protects viability, flexibility and employee choice Proposed employment changes could creat…
Written statement: Appointment of Deposit Management Organisation for Wales Emma McClarkin, CEO of the Welsh Beer and Pub Association, said: “We are delighted that Exchange For Change have been appoin…
Brains Brewery has officially opened its new venue, which aims to be a “fantastic celebration of everything that makes Cardiff and Wales special” The Old Brewery, based in Cardiff’s Brewery Quarter, s…
Reflections of a Master Sommelier...
One of Cornwall’s best-known family businesses, Healeys Cornish Cyder, is celebrating 40 years since moving to its current premises in 1986. The Healey family at Penhallow Founded by David and Kay Hea…
Why 2026 is rewriting the UK vineyard calendar. If you haven’t started preparing for harvest, now is the time. Across much of the UK, harvest is shaping up to be one of the earliest in recent memory.…
Could American single malt one day have recognized regions like Scotch? Meet the award-winning blender bottling Virginia's climate, fruit and local oak. Read the full article at Could American Single…
The U.K. beer media landscape is a curious one. A niche within a niche, at its most simple it’s a genre of food writing, albeit one with a far smaller audience than say, restaurant or wine reviews. It…
An exciting visit to Coates & Seely, fresh off the back of being recently voted number three in The Real Reviews Top Wineries of Great Britain 2026. I was invited to Coates & Seely’s Hampshire home al…
Can a craft Bourbon named after a 367-foot redwood really deliver "the best of both worlds"? We taste Pipe Dream Bourbon to find out if it soars. Read the full article at Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bou…
Can a younger Indian single malt really outshine an older, world-famous Scotch? We taste three head-to-head pairings to find out where they truly diverge. Read the full article at Scotch vs. Indian Wh…
Proposed employment changes could create major new costs for the beer and pub sector, the British Beer and Pub Association has warned. It has urged government to protect flexibility for both employers…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got bottle shops, pickle beer and cocktail lounges. First, some news: the Wetherspoon pub chain has decided…
My columns often take me further afield, but it was a pleasure to stay close to home in Kent for this one. I recently visited Chilston Park Hotel and Chapel Down for the launch of their partnership, h…
BenRiach Smoky Quarter Cask proves that smoke doesn't have to dominate a whisky. This Speyside single malt balances gentle Highland peat with floral sweetness, ripe fruit and a warming oak finish. Rea…
After a fire ravaged its cellar, the restaurant made a quick pivot—to the delight of wine lovers.
With over 70 distilleries now operating, is England the most exciting name in world whisky? Explore the newest releases hitting shelves this June and July 2026. Read the full article at New English Wh…
This is VinePair’s Booze News Weekly Roundup, where we gather the hottest headlines and product releases every Friday for a snapshot of what’s happening in the beverage alcohol industry. This week, we…
The new role – the first of its kind in Scotland – has a remit to work with the newly established Night-Time Economy Commission
The world's biggest wine competition is a map of the established greats, but every year it turns up surprises. Here are five regions, grapes and styles that broke through in 2026.
Five bourbons didn't just medal in 2026, they took the top award at their competitions. But which one actually won the year, and can you even find a bottle? Read the full article at The Battle of the…
Made with a commitment to both honoring tradition and embracing innovation, G4 Tequila is the latest brand to win over the bar industry amid the artisanal tequila renaissance. With deep family roots i…
What could a £10 Golden Ticket win you at The Open? For one Liverpool golf fan, it was a £25,000 bottle of Loch Lomond 50-Year-Old single malt whisky. Read the full article at Loch Lomond Golden Ticke…
BrewDog, which is owned by Tilray Brands, has unveiled its 2026 Advent Calendar, which features a number of limited-release beers. The 24-day countdown bringing together returning headliners and a lin…
