The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Is there a "right" way to drink Chivas Regal 12? We break down neat, on the rocks, and mixed serves, plus the best mixers and cocktails for any occasion. Read the full article at How To Drink Chivas R…
The 2026 International Whisky Competition judged every dram blind. So which single malt Scotch took the top crown, and why does one winner still have no name? Read the full article at The Best Single…
Can a 26-year-old blend still be a bargain? Discover Blue Hangar’s layered apples to Cognac profile, and why it rewards an hour in the glass. Read the full article at Berry Bros & Rudd Blue Hanger 14t…
TrAles of the Unexpected are organising a walking tour of Canterbury on International Beer Day, 7th August. “My small company run ‘walking beer adventures’ in East Kent — we call them TrAles as they a…
What makes this 39-year-old Talisker so special that it marks the end of an era? Discover why Gordon & MacPhail's final bottling honors decades of history. Read the full article at Gordon & MacPhail U…
Fancy winning E.H. Taylor, Blanton's or a Weller Millennium bottle for just $5? Give 270's Round 20 raffle offers premium bourbon while giving back to Kentucky. Read the full article at Give 270 Hosts…
Two of the best value bourbons go head to head—but which deserves a spot on your shelf: bold Wild Turkey 101 or the more refined Elijah Craig Small Batch? Read the full article at Wild Turkey 101 vs.…
There is a reason people love tequila so much: It’s a complex and interesting spirit on its own and it lends itself beautifully to some of the most beloved drinks around. NielsenIQ data puts the Marga…
How do you follow up a project like Gus’ Sip & Dip, which earned almost every coveted bar award there is in its first year? You go super classic with tuxedo-clad bartenders, exceptional hospitality, a…
The UK's advertising watchdog has concluded that Capgroup Int has failed to provide appropriate risk warnings on its website The post ASA rules against whisky cask investment firm again appeared first…
Beer is considered the most American beverage with nearly two-thirds (64%) of adults age 21 and older considering beer part of American tradition, according to a new survey With celebrations of the na…
Women-owned Mezcal Reina has entered the ready-to-drink category with two canned cocktails: a Paloma and a Mezcalita The post Mezcal Reina launches RTDs appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Camp Buffalo Trace will combine summer camp-inspired activities, Bourbon education and an overnight stay at the distillery in Kentucky The post Buffalo Trace plans adult summer camp for Bourbon fans a…
New Stirling-based independent bottler HIP has announced the launch of a new range of approachable, affordable, small batch, flask-sized releases. The range which launches with two single malt Scotch…
Licor 43 owner Zamora Company failed to post growth in 2025 for the second year in a row The post Zamora Company sales fall 2% in 2025 appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Pubs could generate an additional £27.5 million from pint sales alone for Saturday’s England match against Norway, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). “Without doubt, the pub remai…
A trade body has criticised the German government's proposal to increase alcohol duty, warning that it unfairly targets spirits The post German spirits body challenges tax hike plan appeared first on…
Could your favourite peated whisky vanish within five years? The reason peat is under threat is probably not what you think—and the solution may surprise you. Read the full article at Why I Believe Pe…
What does it mean to be the best-selling spirits category in a world where people are supposedly drinking fewer spirits? Indeed, vodka sales, like all spirits sales, were down in 2025. And yet, vodka…
The accomplished winemaker, previously responsible for crafting top-end expressions at Chile's Viña Carmen and Viñedos Chadwick, has moved to Canada to become a technical director for the BC-based gro…
Protestors gathered outside the distillery following arrests at the former Ardee House Bar, a property linked to Jack Teeling, that had recently been occupied by activists The post Protests outside Du…
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has been appointed the official beer supplier of golf’s original championship, The Open, for a fourth consecutive year. The 154th Open will take place at Royal…
Agave spirits fans spread the word: The Spirits Business will host a Tequila masterclass for consumers later this month The post Join SB for Tequila and cocktails in London appeared first on The Spiri…
France's prolonged summer heat and drought are shrinking grape development across major wine regions, with Champagne growers expecting yields to fall around 10% and harvests beginning weeks earlier th…
The first half of the year marked "a turning point" for investors of fine wine, a recent Q2 report from WineCap has said. With Bordeaux back vintages dominating, tit proves that the fine wine market i…
US-based luxury wine producer Terlato Wine Group has appointed former Diageo executive Gregorio Gutierrez MacAllister as its new chief operating officer, as the family-owned company looks to accelerat…
This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. It’s brought to you by the same amazing people that brought you Michter’s, and it’s actually the gin that I use at home for my Martinis.…
The FIFA World Cup is driving higher footfall and drinks sales across bars, retailers and wineries, with beer, long drinks and low and no alcohol options proving particularly popular. The post World C…
What happens when a bourbon that's already won gold medals gets a fresh new look? Koopers Whiskey reveals a bold redesign for its Sweetheart of Rodeo Bourbon. Read the full article at Koopers Whiskey…
Piccini’s Collezione Privata Toscana IGT range blends the grandeur of the Tuscan Renaissance with generations of winemaking know-how and the demands of international cuisine. The post How Piccini is m…
