The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Redemption Brewing Co, in Tottenham, London, has gone into administration. This follows a winding-up petition presented earlier in the year. The move is, alas, unsurprising at a time when businesses a…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got stats, monopolies and bad Bass. First, some news about brewery numbers. It’s always good to peg your sen…
Find out the results from the LWF's Chardonnay Showdown blind tasting...
It seemed like it wasn’t a question of if, but when, Voodoo Ranger’s parent company finally caught up to Blue Moon’s on corporate craft volume. And according to one long-running brewing industry magaz…
Hinba Bakery’s all-female team has had a spectacular night at the baking industry Oscars, the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards
New data from Access Hospitality shows demand for the Champions League final has surged ahead of tomorrow’s match, with bookings currently tracking 1,300% above the previous weekend. The findings sugg…
Great Newsome Brewery’s popular beer, food and music ‘Festivale’ will be returning to their farm near Hull, on 19th and 20th June. Now in its ninth year, following a Glastonbury-style break in 2025, t…
Bring world-class cocktail bar vibes home with crafted clear ice. The post Drink of the Week: Abstract Ice appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Here are the drinks that you couldn’t get enough of this month.
With just days left to submit bids to buy Starka Distillery, its spokesperson shares where a potential new owner may find the greatest value in their purchase The post SB meets… Starka Distillery appe…
What does it take to be a leading spirits buyer? We connected with some of the industry's brightest talents to learn more The post Top spirits buyers in the UK appeared first on The Spirits Business.
UK-based Craft Gin Club has rebranded to The Curious Drinker, expanding its subscription service to other spirits The post Craft Gin Club revamp shifts focus to spirits appeared first on The Spirits B…
The Kentucky based Michter’s Distillery has announced the launch of the 2026 release of its 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye. Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye (46.4% AB…
According to an Office for National Statistics report, alcohol-specific deaths in the UK in 2024 fell by 6.3%, the first decline since 2018 The post UK alcohol deaths fall from record high appeared fi…
Dutch Barn Vodka has released a limited edition bottle inspired by The Office, the show co-created by the brand's co-owner Ricky Gervais The post Ricky Gervais unveils vodka inspired by The Office app…
Canned cocktails continued to outperform spirits in US control states last month, with volume and value sales up by a third The post RTDs soar in US control states in April appeared first on The Spiri…
Beer still reigns as the country’s most consumed alcoholic beverage by volume, according to data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). In 2023 — the most recent year of…
Kamara in London has revealed a new drinks list that spotlights in-house maceration, fermentation and distillation techniques The post London’s Kamara debuts new seasonal menu appeared first on The Sp…
With its 'wild and fresh' approach, Tsunami Mezcal is excited to shake-up the agave spirits category The post Tsunami Mezcal is making waves across agave spirits appeared first on The Spirits Business…
An Indian court has denied Pernod Ricard’s plea to resume selling spirits in New Delhi, piling onto the legal and regulatory challenges the spirits maker is currently battling in the region. The post…
From Suntory to BrewDog, a flurry of booze brands have leapt into the health sector in a bid to boost revenue. Now, in an uno-reverse, Korean pharmaceutical firm Kyung Nam Pharm, has reportedly set it…
Ten weeks after its launch, wine brand All (Good) Things “has exceeded all expectations in terms of success”, according to its owner and creator, Paul Schaafsma. The post All (Good) Things wine brand…
We’re in the age when the line between bar and restaurant is increasingly blurred. Not only do bars now offer stellar food programs and table service — they’re requiring reservations. The reservation…
Björt, one of the world’s lowest carbohydrate beers, has set its sights on expanding across the UK. Jessica Mason speaks to its founder to investigate how consumer trends for health and wellbeing are…
Britain’s late-night economy has continued to contract amid rising costs and shifting consumer habits, with new figures showing the sector has shrunk by almost 29% since March 2020. The post UK late-n…
One of Poland’s oldest distilleries is heading to auction, offering buyers a rare combination of heritage spirits assets, extensive aged inventory and large-scale redevelopment opportunities in the hi…
Younger drinkers are driving growth in alternative wines, but limited choice, price concerns and weak engagement among older consumers continue to hold the category back, according to new IWSR researc…
Arnaud Jobard will become managing director of the Dugas division of Stock Spirits Group in June, replacing Marianne Loing The post Stock Spirits appoints Dugas MD appeared first on The Spirits Busine…
Kylie Minogue Wines has passed the 27 million bottle mark worldwide, while Australian Vintage launches a high profile Hong Kong campaign for Poco Vino. Elsewhere, Christie’s prepares a landmark wine a…
Whiskey Live Dublin attendees will have the chance to win a rare bottle of Knappogue Castle thanks to Cobblestone Brands The post Cobblestone Brands raffles ‘unicorn’ Irish whiskey appeared first on T…
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