The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
From heavily allocated Sazerac bourbons to farm distillers growing their own grain, which eight American whiskeys took home best-in-state honors in 2026? Read the full article at The Best American Whi…
Cornish brewery Dynamite Valley has revealed a new brand identity, created by Falmouth-based design agency Kingdom & Sparrow. Photograph: Milly Fletcher It marks the next chapter in the brewery’s stor…
The Sagamore Distillery has announced the nationwide US launch of its High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey, following the success of a limited release in Baltimore, Maryland, last year. Sagamore High Rye…
The Brewers Association (BA) in the USA has expressed concerns whether new tariffs could create news pressures for small and independent brewers. The association submitted comments to the Office of th…
Can Iowa really produce a whiskey that rivals a Highland Scotch? Cedar Ridge's solera-aged QuintEssential American Single Malt might just change your mind. Read the full article at Cedar Ridge The Qui…
A magician turned brewer has teamed up with three of Scotland’s best-known illusionists to create a glitter-filled beer for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Razzle Dazzle, a limited-edition raspberry and…
In WineBusiness Monthly’s annual Vineyard Survey Report, Napa Valley vintners voiced a lengthy list of concerns threatening their businesses: changing consumer preferences, succession planning, pests…
The Islay-based Laphroaig Distillery has announced the return of its 15 Year Old expression, which was last part of the distillery’s core range in 2009 before being discontinued. Laphroaig 15 Year Old…
Scotch is a simple beverage at its core. The whisky consists of three ingredients: barley, water, and yeast. The elements beyond this base are significantly more complex. Location, barrel aging, peat…
With only one gold awarded per category, which whiskies scored above 90 points at the 2026 International Whisky Competition? See the top performers here. Read the full article at Every Whisky That Sco…
Brown-Forman has begun the search for a new chief executive after Lawson Whiting announced his retirement. His departure follows a turbulent period marked by falling sales, trade disruption, restructu…
Why is India's largest beer producer turning to Adie Broswon Breweries? A new long-term manufacturing deal reveals how brewers are reshaping regional production. Read the full article at Adie Broswon…
What happens when direct fire distilled Irish spirit meets Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks? Croithlí's rare new single malt—limited to just 1,500 bottles—has the answer. Read the full article at Croithlí…
What makes India's most celebrated bartender duo choose Hyderabad for their fifth bar—and why did Yangdup Lama design a counter for the first time ever? Read the full article at Bar Stormy Opens in Hy…
The Distilled Spirits Council of the US is urging a court to overturn Oregon’s costly Extended Producer Responsibility scheme The post Trade groups challenge Oregon’s EPR over glass fees appeared firs…
How did a Vermont-based brand win Best Canadian Whisky? Discover the six award-winning Canadian whiskies of 2026 and the surprising stories behind their labels. Read the full article at The Best Canad…
What happens when an NFL Hall of Famer's award-winning bourbon meets backyard barbecue season? Bradshaw Bourbon's three summer bundles have the answer. Read the full article at Bradshaw Bourbon Launch…
Can a bottle of bourbon help launch the next scientific breakthrough? New Riff's exclusive single barrel is funding lab grants for Kentucky's boldest startups. Read the full article at New Riff Bourbo…
A single cask Ardnamurchan is the 24th limited release from London-based independent bottler The Heart Cut The post The Heart Cut bottles Ardnamurchan single malt appeared first on The Spirits Busines…
Cornish brewery Dynamite Valley has revealed a bold new brand identity created by Falmouth-based design agency Kingdom & Sparrow, marking the next chapter in the brewery’s story as it opens two new mi…
"The beauty of my job at Vault City is I get to make magic happen every day… just in a different way"
Two big British beer brands have collaborated on Hops & Glory, a 4.2% ABV modern English pale ale, brewed using 100% British ingredients. Simon Dehany (left), brand manager at Butcombe Group, with Rob…
What could be better than a smooth pint of Guinness? Perhaps an equally smooth Irish whiskey to sip alongside it. Discover 4 drams that pair perfectly with stout. Read the full article at 4 Irish Whis…
Want to know where to find the ultimate by-the-glass or sparkling wine list near you? Or maybe you’re concerned about sustainability or obsessed with Italy? Star Wine List reveals this year’s best of…
Unlike Burgundy, where most of the region’s output is price prohibitive, Bordeaux boasts a vast number of approachable bottles with many falling within the $15 to $30 range. That said, some occasions…
The latest addition to the fast-developing Rothschild Champagne house is a pair of single-site expressions from grands crus in Avize and Cramant – and Patrick Schmitt MW gets an early taste. The post…
The Fladgate Partnership is no longer a project just for Port – it now has wines from Bairrada, Vinhos Verdes and Dão alongside its Douro production. db explores a range informed by location as much a…
New IWSR consumer research suggests Gen Z now drinks at almost exactly the same rate as the wider adult population, challenging one of the drinks industry's most persistent assumptions. Instead, the d…
Gallo-backed Horse Soldier Bourbon has opened its new US$200 million American Freedom Distillery as Kentucky’s latest whiskey destination The post Horse Soldier opens $200m Kentucky distillery appeare…
The latest IWSR research shows Baby Boomers, not Gen Z, are becoming the generation of moderation The post Gen Z moderation ‘conclusively debunked’, says IWSR appeared first on The Spirits Business.
