The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
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Four Candles Brewery in Broadstairs is aiming to a new home, eight months after the business closed its doors. The company’s owner is hoping to find a new home for the brewery that operated behind the…
On-trade drinks sales have fallen year on year for three weeks as consumers sweltered in uncomfortably high temperatures, NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales in managed venues in th…
Belinda Kemp, founder of VitiVino Research, outlines the benefits of onsite trials at the vineyard and in the winery. Across the globe, in all wine regions, it is standard practise for vineyard manage…
Can an Amontillado cask turn Glasgow 1770 into a chocolate-drenched fruit-and-nut dram? This exclusive release answers. Read the full article at Glasgow 1770 9 Year Old Amontillado Sherry Cask Whisky…
Longer, hotter summers are a serious existential challenge to cask ale – a product which already has its fair share of problems. Last year we wrote about the effect of heatwaves on pubs and our drinki…
A limited-edition 9.5% ABV vintage ale, inspired by a former favourite from the brewery’s archives, has been launched by Wells & Co to mark the birthday of founder Charles Wells. Named Old Bedford Ale…
Peat passion runs high, and ranking Islay's finest is bound to start a riot. Which smoky dram did I crown king of the peat over Ardbeg and Kilchoman? Read the full article at The Best Islay Scotch Whi…
As English wine moves from emerging category to established premium player, brand strategy and design agency Contrast has unveiled a new identity for Dedham Vale, creating a distinctive positioning ro…
Can a young American single malt truly satisfy a die-hard Scotch fan? We tasted 45th Parallel's Scottish-inspired whisky to find out—and were pleasantly surprised. Read the full article at 45th Parall…
A bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 15 costs $240 at retail but trades for $1,450. Is this cult bourbon genuinely worth the astronomical markup, or just hype? Read the full article at Why Is Pappy Van Winkle…
With Goa's heat accelerating cask interaction, Paul John makes some remarkable single malts—but which of these seven bottles deserves the top spot? Read the full article at Paul John Indian Whisky Ran…
Why would a room full of Highlanders raise a toast to a sheep that never existed? The answer lies in a folk song that secretly celebrated an illicit whisky still. Read the full article at Why Scotland…
Brewlab have updated their list of forthcoming courses, offering a selection of opportunities for brewers at all levels of experience. Professional Flavour Evaluation runs on Tuesday, 22nd September.…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got shipwrecks, dive bars and Japan. First, by way of news, there’s a glimmer of hope in the latest stats fr…
What do you get when an NFL Hall of Famer bottles his own bourbon? Terry Bradshaw's new football cocktail program serves drinks inspired by his greatest gridiron moments. Read the full article at Terr…
Tilray Brands, which acquired BrewDog’s global brand and 11 of its brewpubs out of administration in March of this year, has broadened its drinks portfolio with the addition of light THC beverages. Wi…
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Reducing fatigue during vineyard trimming by hand. As the UK wine industry continues to mature, many vineyards are placing increasing emphasis on quality rather than simply maximising output. Canopy m…
At a double blind tasting held at this year’s London Wine Fair, there was a surprise winner at the Icon Tasting: The Greatest Chardonnay Showdown. The winner was not from Burgundy, or the sunny slopes…
In the county of Essex situated in close proximity to the Crouch Valley, the River Blackwater and the Hanningfield Estuary, sits Missing Gate Vineyard. The family run vineyard was first planted in 201…
Harvest readiness starts with effective maturity monitoring. Every growing season presents unique challenges, but one decision remains pivotal across all vineyards: determining the optimum harvest dat…
Just a few days before his death on 6 August 2026, Matthew wrote this column for Vineyard, which we are publishing in his honour and as a tribute to his talent, warmth and generosity. I love old phras…
Matthew Jukes started his career in wine in 1987, working with consultant James Rogers at the Barnes Wine Shop, London. From there, he moved into buying for Bibendum Restaurant & Oyster Bar, London. M…
Can a 3-year-old blend really deliver sherry depth, coastal peat and serious value? This Living Souls x Thompson Bros bottling says yes. Read the full article at Living Souls X Thompson Bros 3 Year Ol…
What happens when one of Scotland's youngest female distillery founders unveils her first Single Malt? Jackton Distillery's RAER inaugural release is here. Read the full article at Jackton Distillery…
Twenty whiskies have been crowned World's Best Single Malt since 2007, but how many can you still get your hands on today? We tracked down all twenty winners. Read the full article at Every Whisky Tha…
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. It was yet an…
A single-varietal white that's sure to impress. The post Drink of the Week: Minuty Prestige Blanc 2025 appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Redemption Whiskey has announced the launch of its first Bottled-in-Bond release, as part of its relaunched Higher Marques Collection. Redemption Single Barrel Bonded Bourbon (50% ABV) was produced du…
