The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
The Louisville Rickhouse Whiskey Company marks Nashville Barrel Co's third brick-and-mortar location and its expansion into Kentucky The post Nashville Barrel Co opens Louisville site appeared first o…
Way back in the day, before craft beer rose to prominence, if a bartender served you a cloudy beer, you might send it back and start questioning the cleanliness of their tap lines. In today’s beer wor…
Total US alcohol sales dropped by 17.4% the week after 4 July, but spirits showed resilience while ‘prepared cocktails’ continued to grow The post US alcohol sales fall after Independence Day boost ap…
President Donald Trump has slapped a 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods in retaliation for the nation’s “unequal treatment” of US alcohol The post Trump hits Canadian spirits with 50% tariff appeare…
A bottle of Stags Leap 1973, the wine that won the Judgment of Paris fifty years ago and put California on the fine wine map, has achieved a new world record, selling for more than five times its low…
During a discussion at London’s Taste Spain trade event on the fine wines from Spain, it was argued that the country’s most famous fizz, Cava, should change its name – at least for for its top tier cu…
Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” spirits editor Aaron Goldfarb joins Adam, Joanna, and Zach to discuss our recent list of the best vodkas. The trio also debates whether drinkers are connecting with th…
Iconic brands never tread water. Instead, they make waves. Always in motion, these outfits manage to both honor longstanding tradition and stay ahead of trends via constant innovation. In the distilli…
The company behind Père Magloire Calvados has acquired Ireland’s Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company site, which entered liquidation last year The post Spirit Capital buys shuttered Killarney disti…
Six new master sommeliers have been crowned by the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS), including first recipients from Mauritius, Bosnia and the Czech Republic following a rigorous two days of theory an…
Château Galoupet’s 2025 vintage shows how detailed parcel work and regenerative farming are shaping a more precise expression of Provence rosé. Backed by LVMH, the estate is also investing in water ma…
Areni Global research suggests that fine wine collecting habits are almost identical across the globe – whether the oenologists hail from Shanghai, Paris or New York. But how true is this on the groun…
At Nocturne in Denver, Brandyn Shank is reviving the Arsenic and Old Lace, an old Hollywood relic.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered a smaller uplift to global beer volumes than Morgan Stanley had expected, after several major brewing markets exited the tournament earlier than forecast. Carlsberg n…
The Terrace Rooms and Wine, Ventnor. A recent visit to The Terrace Rooms and Wine in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, represents a new opportunity to bring English wine and education directly to consumers. Und…
US President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports, accusing the country's provinces of discriminating against American alcoholic beverages. The White House said the move i…
What happens when a leading online rare whisky marketplace opens its first physical store? Spiritory's new Munich gallery blends over 100 rare bottles with storytelling. Read the full article at Spiri…
How do rum, Madeira and port casks transform Glenglassaugh's coastal Highland spirit? Rare Find's new trio of single casks reveals three very different answers. Read the full article at Rare Find Unve…
What happens when everyday drinkers, not industry experts, judge the world's whiskies? Discover every whisky and whiskey winner from the SIP Awards 2026. Read the full article at All Whisky Winners Fr…
East Sussex-based Three Acre Brewery has plans to turn two sites, one in Heathfield and one in Uckfield, into taprooms and micro-pubs. The post Three Acre Brewery pursues micro-pub and taproom plans a…
Canned cocktail brand Moth has closed its largest funding round to date as it eyes deeper retail presence in the UK and US The post RTD brand Moth raises £11m for UK and US expansion appeared first on…
Renegade Rum Distillery built its reputation on producing terroir-driven, high-quality rums. But none of that would have been possible without supporting the local farmers and community The post Commu…
Having made its name on the cool slopes of Adelaide Hills, Bird in Hand is expanding the operation to Tasmania. Founder Andrew Nugent explains how it meets the market’s need for authenticity and could…
From a Best in Show in Stellenbosch to old-vine triumphs in the Swartland, Chenin Blanc was the sunshine-coloured thread running through South Africa's strongest results at DWWA 2026.
Based in Cheltenham, Deya Brewing Company is an independent brewery known for its fresh, hop-forward beers. Here Elliot Sutherland, production manager at Deya, explains about how the team uses Breww a…
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The Sidecar bar in Dublin’s Westbury hotel offers a high-class Guinness cocktail inspired by a lowbrow serve The post Cocktail stories: Barrelling By, The Sidecar, Dublin appeared first on The Spirits…
Women On Tap CIC is delighted to announce a new partnership with the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), who join as silver sponsor of Beer Unlocked, the organisation's bursary scheme supporting…
St Austell Brewery has been recognised with two accolades at the British Training Awards 2026 for its commitment to employee development and career progression. The independent, family-owned business…
