The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
This liqueur brings the heady-sweet tropical flavor of guava to your cocktail glass. The post Drink of the Week: Chinola Guava Liqueur appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
What happens when Indian whisky makers import peat from Islay? Paul John Bold answers with a fascinating fusion that brings west coast Scotland flavors to sunny Goa. Read the full article at Paul John…
"We tailor our offering venue to venue; not just great wines, but a list designed to speak to each outlet’s customer base"
Are those wise old sippers right that whisky today is worse? We tested three fallen icons against two brands deserving a second chance. The results surprised us. Read the full article at Has Whisky Re…
The Greene King-owned brewer said the product has been introduced as demand for fruit lagers continues to grow in the on-trade
What links an 18th-century Scottish geologist to a rare limited-edition whisky? Discover 'Deep Time', the final chapter in The Borders Distillery's Workshop Series. Read the full article at The Border…
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 a pret…
A 1,000-year-old Irish oak tree, which collapsed in a storm, has been converted into rare casks for a planned Irish whiskey The post Fallen 1,000-year-old Irish oak tree to become rare casks appeared…
High-street highlights from DWWA 2026...
Although the Gironde's catastrophic wildfires spared most vineyards from damage, they drove away visitors, impacted revenues and exposed the vulnerability of Bordeaux's hospitality sector at the heigh…
AB InBev’s Cutwater has become the fastest-growing brand in the US alcohol industry after rising by 104% over the past 12 months The post Cutwater is fastest-growing alcohol brand in US appeared first…
Australian distillery Four Pillars has launched Melbourne Laneway Gin as the first release in its new City Series The post Four Pillars gin pays tribute to Melbourne’s coffee culture appeared first on…
Hennessy Cognac returns to London’s Notting Hill Carnival with a curated archive playlist to celebrate the event’s 60th anniversary The post Sound of generations: Hennessy appeared first on The Spirit…
Joseph Holt brewery-owned The White Swan has just opened a purpose built £800 000 function suite, with demand already rocketing for what is now one of the largest event spaces in the area. The pub was…
Johnnie Walker owner Diageo unveiled a US$1 billion restructuring plan after reporting a full-year sales decline of 2% The post Diageo targets $1 billion savings after FY sales decline appeared first…
This year’s Whisky Week will offer its largest programme of experiences to date, featuring 50-plus venues in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh The post Whisky Week rolls into three Scottish cities appe…
Brains Brewery is celebrating the success of its latest campaign after it became the company’s second most-viewed social media video in just one week. Dad Was Right, which focuses on the stories and t…
What makes Australian whisky so different from Scotch? Discover how Archie Rose's climate, six malts, and rye varieties create a boldly unique flavour profile. Read the full article at Archie Rose: Wh…
It’d be an understatement to say that no one enjoys Penn Station. When most New Yorkers and out-of-towners trek through the sterilely lit and highly trafficked train station, they have one goal in min…
Ireland’s whiskey industry weighs in on the public consultation over the category’s geographical indication The post Irish whiskey GI changes stir the pot appeared first on The Spirits Business.
No matter which type of Scotch whisky is your favourite, there are outstanding offerings from every region The post The Scotch Whisky Masters 2026 award winners appeared first on The Spirits Business.
In the heart of Hanseatic Szczecin, Starka SFW – a brand and distillery site going to auction this year – offers a unique opportunity to revive a heritage spirit and redevelop a site dating to the 19t…
Organisers of Scotland’s largest multi-city whisky festival have announced the launch of this year’s event, which will take place across venues in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Whisky Week, which w…
As the countdown begins to the December opening of London wine club 67 Pall Mall's Shanghai location, founder and CEO Grant Ashton tells Joyce Yip why he believes Shanghai, "the world's most important…
Matthew Jukes, one of Britain's best-known wine writers, critics and drinks entrepreneurs, has died suddenly while on holiday with his family in Portugal. The post Wine writer Matthew Jukes dies aged…
Global rum specialist and supplier E&A Scheer has appointed Mitch Wilson to the newly created role of head of global rum development. The post E&A Scheer names Mitch Wilson as head of global rum devel…
Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach take a look at another reason why wine is struggling in restaurants: The drinking public is unable to perceive value with much of what’s on offe…
The global celebration International Beer Day is held annually on the first Friday of August. db raises a glass to the initiative. The post Reasons to celebrate International Beer Day appeared first o…
What if you could sip exclusive drams for just £5 across 50+ venues in three cities? Whisky Week 2026 returns to Scotland as its largest whisky trail yet. Read the full article at Whisky Week Returns…
New York-based Helmsman Imports has announced an agreement with Southern Glazer's subsidiary Ankaa Global Logistics The post Helmsman partners with Ankaa Global Logistics appeared first on The Spirits…
