The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
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…
A champion home brewer will see his award-winning brew launch to the public today for the second year running. Stuart Hubbard took home the Gold at the Society of Independent Brewers & Associates (SIB…
WineGB, the trade association representing the UK’s wine producers, is optimistic about the size and quality of the 2026 harvest. Producers across the UK are currently reporting healthy vineyards, cle…
The Highland Council has approved plans for a new £6 million (US$8.1m) single malt distillery by Loch Leven in Scotland The post Glenachulish gains planning permission for £6m distillery appeared firs…
The EU is at the heart of the international wine trade, with its position built on quality assurance and regulation. A recent masterclass explored how that is driving innovation in its emerging region…
What makes these 10-year-old peated Arran casks a truly irreplaceable piece of whisky history? Discover the story behind this rare, discontinued single malt. Read the full article at Arran Offers Rare…
The spirits industry has shown that dormant distilleries can become some of its greatest success stories. Could Starka be next? The post Starka: the historic distillery seeking a comeback appeared fir…
Bacardí opened its ageing warehouses to the public for the first time as La Gioiosa embraced London's inaugural Padel Week. Meanwhile, Jeremy Clarkson brought Hawkstone IPA to pub pies and a new Itali…
Tea is a favourite botanical for many gin distillers. Anthony Gladman explains why and how it is used – and recommends six of the best tea gins to try.
A lot of people lost their minds in the ’80s. Compared to the decade’s cocaine-addled and clinically insane, August Busch III, the legendary head honcho at the macrobrewer that bore his name, stayed v…
Did John Walker ever hear his business called Johnnie Walker? The name was invented 51 years after his death. Discover five surprising truths behind the brand. Read the full article at The Untold Stor…
The BA went to Chicago last week to exhibit at the annual NCSL Summit, a gathering of state legislators and staffers from across the country. The post Small Brewers Take Center Stage at NCSL Summit ap…
Diageo's profit plunged 27% amid billions in charges—but which whiskies grew and which collapsed? The results reveal a sharp divide across the portfolio. Read the full article at Diageo Profits Down 2…
Can Tormore’s new 12-year-old balance juicy Speyside fruit with bold virgin oak spice? This review pours the answer. Read the full article at Tormore 12 Year Old Review
That Boutique-y Whisky Company (TBWC) has announced the launch of seven limited-edition bottlings for summer, headlined by a 21 Year Old World Whisky Blend. The rest of the line-up spans Islay, Speysi…
Think peat begins and ends with Islay? India is now making more smoky whisky than ever—here are seven peated Indian drams every Islay lover should try. Read the full article at 7 Peated Indian Whiskie…
What happens when a great-great-grandson uncovers a forgotten family whiskey legacy from 1885? Discover the revival of Pittsburgh's H. Obernauer & Co. Read the full article at H. Obernauer & Co. Reviv…
Can Texas rival Kentucky's finest distilleries? Unreined Whiskey's new 30,000-square-foot rickhouse aims to prove it — here's what's inside. Read the full article at Unreined Whiskey Opens Texas Rickh…
Back bars are inadvertent storytellers. The bottles on their shelves provide a glimpse of the spirits industry’s zeitgeist, conveniently grouped by category. After a night of bar-hopping or regular vi…
4.5% ABV Description: “A quaffable, soft and juicy pale with Citra and Nelson Sauvin hops. Citra brings all the aromatic, sweet mango vibes while our old pal Nelson cuts in with a more zingy, white gr…
4.8% ABV Description: Traditional Munich Helles combined with New World hops. This golden lager is a clean, easy drinker filled with full-bodied flavour. It delivers a smooth, malty character with a h…
4.0% ABV Description: “The eternal crowd-pleaser. This Pilsner is crisp, clean and refreshing. A gluten-free lager packed with pine and citrus flavours.”
The Wiltshire-based Wylye Distillery, which has been quietly crafting single malt whisky for the past three years, has announced that it is opening its doors to visitors for the first time. Sam Barber…
What do you get for $999 a year at a farm-to-glass distillery? Frey Ranch's new Tractor Tailgate Club promises rare whiskeys and VIP access—but only for 500 members. Read the full article at Frey Ranc…
Taiwanese single malt whisky Kavalan has teamed up with distributor Eurostandart to reintroduce its core range to the Israeli market The post Kavalan returns to Israel appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
Tequila-based ready-to-drink brand Pimentae will launch its first crowdfunding campaign next week with a target of £1 million (US$1.3m). The post Pimentae aims for £1m with first crowdfund appeared fi…
Pernod Ricard’s Canadian arm has sold Lamb’s rum to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet and a Quebec-based alcohol firm for CA$39.2 million (US$28m) The post La Martiniquaise snaps up Lamb’s rum from Corby appe…
Sicily is picking its 2026 harvest under kinder skies, two vintages after a drought that brought the island to its knees. It is also, this summer, the most photographed coastline on earth. The trade s…
