The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
What happens when Caol Ila's Islay smoke meets a first fill Fino Sherry cask? A captivating dram that outshines many indie bottlings—here's why. Read the full article at Brave New Spirits Widow’s Cove…
Does the type of sherry cask really change how a Scotch tastes? These seven award winners under $110 show how Oloroso, PX and Amontillado make all the difference. Read the full article at Love Sherrie…
James Kemp is joining the Great British Drinks Company, owner of Black Sheep Brewery and Purity Brewing Co, as production director. James Kemp He comes with more than six years of senior experience at…
As one of the most popular wines on the market, Sauvignon Blanc takes up plenty of shelf space in stores. And between the powerhouse Savvy B-producing region of Marlborough, New Zealand and the always…
What does it take to revive a Cognac giant? Courvoisier's first global campaign in nearly 20 years bets on house parties, Ibra Ake and one cry: Pass The Courvoisier. Read the full article at Courvoisi…
The William Street bar has appointed local talent Nathan Graham to lead its kitchen team into ‘the next chapter’
Could English single malt’s new rules give it an edge over Scotch? Discover how grain, stills, casks and bottling freedoms could shape its future. Read the full article at Scotch vs. English Whisky: W…
The Islay-based Bowmore Distillery, has announced the launch of two new limited-edition releases, in collaboration with internationally acclaimed design studio Snarkitecture. Bowmore Captivo Sherry Ca…
Bordeaux put the idea of fine wine on the map. The 1855 Classification became a model for identifying quality wines and producers, a concept copied throughout the region, as well as the world over. Bu…
What happens when beetroot, miso and soy meet durum wheat vodka? Michael Collovigh's savory Satan's Whiskers twist won him Altamura's Italian crown. Read the full article at Altamura Distilleries Crow…
What happens when a New York design studio steps into whisky for the first time? Bowmore and Snarkitecture unveil a 20-year-old sherry cask travel exclusive. Read the full article at Bowmore Captivo S…
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What does it take to taste a 1972 Karuizawa where it was born? Shishi-Iwa House's new six-day whisky tour pours legendary drams amid Japan's Alps. Read the full article at Shishi-Iwa House Launches Ka…
What happens when blood orange, cinnamon and clove meet a Negroni? Eden Mill's Winter in St Andrews gin answers, but only 500 bottles exist. Read the full article at Eden Mill Winter in St Andrews: Bl…
Please RSVP via email to charlotte.turner@staustellbrewery.co.uk by Wednesday 28th October, including name, email (for the Teams invite), delivery address and contact number. Places are super limited…
What do nine dragons have to do with bourbon? Crustacean San Francisco's new fall Old Fashioned pairs Knob Creek 9 Year with house-made pandan syrup. Read the full article at Knob Creek Cửu Long Old F…
What earned a Booker's batch the name 'Southern Thunder'? Discover the story behind this 127.3-proof, seven-year-old bourbon drawn from five warehouses. Read the full article at Booker’s Southern Thun…
What happens when famous masterpieces are reimagined with whiskey as the star? Flaviar's new San Francisco exhibition pairs art with cocktails and a tasting flight. Read the full article at Flaviar Wh…
Can a law that collects no tax be justified as tax collection? The Supreme Court will decide whether Congress may still ban whiskey stills in American homes. Read the full article at A Tax Law That Ra…
Prague's home of the world's first golden lager has successfully defended its crown for 2026, recognised for an experience that delivers the same high standard to every guest, every day. PRAGUE, 18 Oc…
Grand Keg Recovery turns a familiar brewery frustration into a competition between brewery teams around the world. 19 October 2026 – Missing kegs. Every brewery has a story about them. Now brewery man…
New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK Loddon’s latest seasonal special is That’s Not My Armadillo, a 4.3% autumn pale with bright orange, mand…
Track Brewing Co has collaborated with the Manchester Hop Project once again on Manchester Fresh Hop Golden Ale. This year, the beer recipe includes fresh Fuggle, Prima Donna, Centennial, and Cascade…
The emerging low-ABV category is getting major interest from big names and big retailers. The post The Low ABV Movement Heads Into Year 3 With More Momentum Than Ever appeared first on Brewers Associa…
Can six different barrel finishes, from Cabernet to Tokaji, work in harmony in one bourbon? We taste Chip Tate's Gambit No. 6 from Foley to find out. Read the full article at Gambit No. 6 Kentucky Str…
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Is Blanton's still worth the hunt and the premium? We name five easier-to-find bourbons that match or beat it on flavor, including one that won a blind tasting. Read the full article at Can’t Find Bla…
Bitter cocktails to break up the sweet decadence of the holiday season. The post Winter Cocktails With Bitter Liqueurs appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Before presenting the final drink of the “Omacocktail,” an omakase-style cocktail tasting at Ophelia in midtown Manhattan, the bartender anoints your frothy coupe with three drops of Louis XIII Cognac…
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