The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Lofted Spirits' Bardstown Bourbon Co has launched a Kentucky-exclusive expression, finished in pineapple rum casks sourced from the Caribbean The post Bardstown finishes whiskey with pineapple appeare…
Cladach Beach House, a beach bar and shop located on the Isle of Arran, has been bought by a new entrant to the hospitality sector
Nine Canadian provinces have signed an agreement to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, nearly two months after the initial deadline The post Canada DTC deal opens up alcohol market appeared first…
Mayfair drinks boutique Hedonism Wines may be best-known for its well-heeled clientele and high-priced bottles, but the retailer’s new own-label whiskies aim to combine exclusivity with affordability…
Think Canadian whisky is just bourbon from north of the border? The truth is far stranger—including one rule that lets producers add wine and spirits to the bottle. Read the full article at What Makes…
One of Pinot Noir’s most famous, if not most famous, progeny, Chardonnay captured American hearts long before the heartbreak grape took center stage in the early aughts. Not only does the U.S. love th…
For the second time this year, China’s largest liquor maker, Kweichow Moutai, has hiked the price of its flagship product in a bid to bolster margins amid a broader baijiu slump. The post Once again,…
California officials are urging Costco customers who recently bought desert willow plants to check them for signs of an invasive insect capable of spreading a disease that can kill grapevines and thre…
Two Ukrainian wine professionals who were forced to leave their country following Russia’s invasion have been awarded the 2026 Artémis Domaines Golden Vines Victims of Conflict Scholarships. The progr…
Scottish alcohol-free beer brand Brulo has launched its All Good IPA, a beer that delivers 5g of dietary fibre per can. db finds out more. The post Have you tried the world’s first high fibre beer? ap…
Pernod Ricard-owned Absolut Vodka has teamed up with British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori MBE at Tomorrowland The post Absolut and Yinka Ilori unveil Tomorrowland installation appeared first on The S…
The new Summer in St Andrews gin from Eden Mill Distillery draws inspiration from summertime on Scotland’s east coast The post Eden Mill debuts limited edition summer gin appeared first on The Spirits…
The global hop market remains under significant pressure despite further acreage reductions. That’s the headline from the new BarthHaas Report, which the hop specialist presented yesterday. Global hop…
Aldi has launched a limited-edition rosé colour guide after research found that nearly one in three UK adults had rejected a glass because it was not their preferred shade. The supermarket estimates t…
Tired of traveling to a Texas tasting room for your favorite bourbon? Koopers Whiskey has finally brought its acclaimed Barrel Reserve Bourbon online—here's how. Read the full article at Koopers Barre…
Andrea Ontiveros Flores, a sommelier and marketing & communications specialist from Alicante, Spain looks at how London’s top restaurants are selling the story of English wine. English wine is becomin…
The Cannon Brewery, based in Neepsend in Sheffield, has had planning approved to be turned into a new neighbourhood. db looks at the details. The post What’s happening to Sheffield’s historic Cannon B…
Gusbourne has created a bespoke English sparkling wine for British Airways Club World, as the Kent producer continues to expand its international footprint across more than 40 export markets. The post…
Futuristic machine learning and Iberian cork forests may seem poles apart, but M.A.Silva is using AI to offer ever more precision and reliability to winemakers. The post How artificial intelligence is…
Premium supermarket chain Waitrose are running an in-store tasting event this week, pouring three market-leading indie beers in stores across the UK. Customers will have the chance to get involved in…
What makes Kilchoman's new Family Collection its most treasured release yet? Discover the distillery's first-ever 20-year-old and the family behind its casks. Read the full article at Kilchoman Distil…
Tequila is outgrowing its reputation as a party drink and becoming a serious, collectible category, one expert has told the drinks business. The post Tequila growth trend fuelled by novelty, exoticism…
the drinks business is now taking entries for The db Autumn Tasting 2026, an international blind tasting open to wines of every style, varietal and origin. The post Call for entries: The db Autumn Tas…
The Islay-based Kilchoman Distillery has announced the launch of the first edition of its new Family Collection, with each release being hand-selected by the five members of Kilchoman’s founding famil…
Rum is enjoying a revival, with high-quality expressions at various prices attracting consumers keen to experience a new world of flavours The post Is rum’s premium moment finally here? appeared first…
Can a whiskey capture tropical pineapple without tasting artificial? Bardstown Bourbon Company's new Kentucky-exclusive release aims to prove it can—here's how. Read the full article at Bardstown Bour…
Luxco-owned whiskey brand Penelope has teamed up with London-based importer Lightbox Brands to launch in the UK The post Penelope Bourbon makes official UK debut appeared first on The Spirits Business…
What makes Garrison Brothers' Hye Rye one of the most talked-about bourbons the Texas distillery has ever made? Discover the story behind this rare release. Read the full article at Garrison Brothers…
"People are choosing beer because of what’s in the glass, not because of what demographic they belong to"
Fundraisers taking part in the Licensed Trade Charity’s (LTC) JOGLE Pub Run Challenge have started their epic journey. Participants are taking on a 900-mile relay from John O’Groats to Land’s End (JOG…
