The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Californian members of Congress have written to Christine Fréchette, the new Premier of Canadian province Quebec, urging her to reopen trade for US wine. They claim that American wineries "have no con…
Margaret River winery Cape Mentelle returns to the Thai market in a partnership with importer Independent Wine & Spirit. Rebecca Lo reports. The post Cape Mentelle: ‘Thailand is an increasingly import…
As the land that will one day become a famous first-growth chateau changes ownership, its future is set in motion. Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Keith on Instagram @V…
From a frozen Mojito to a Henny Colada and more.
Results, finance, appointments, capital schemes, and more. News in brief from brewers, venue owners, and other hospitality businesses. Young’s is commencing a new shareback programme of its A ordinary…
Hip’s small format bottlings of whisky and rum are said to focus on ‘delivering premium liquid at a more accessible price point’ The post Indie bottler Hip debuts 200ml ‘flask-style’ collection appear…
What happens when you finish whiskey with the same maple wood used to build Gibson guitars? Whiskey JYPSI's new Tonewood collaboration has the answer. Read the full article at Whiskey JYPSI Launches T…
Cypriot breweries are facing challenges with a sharp decline in export volumes rocking the sector alongside domestic market contraction and delivery issues. db reports. The post Cyprus sees its beer i…
The tension mounts...
The publicans of a Southend pub and grassroots music venue have received an award to mark their contribution to the city and Essex on their 25th anniversary at the helm. Steve Charlton (right), area m…
Noblewood Group's Oyster Gin continues to make waves across Europe, the US and in travel retail, celebrating nature and craftsmanship The post Oyster Gin bottles spirit of the Adriatic coast appeared…
India’s beer industry has seen sales growing at almost double-digit rates over the past few months due to a series of reforms and good weather boosting trade. db reports. The post India’s beer sector…
English sparkling wine producer Gusbourne is opening its cellar for a limited release of historic wines to celebrate 20 vintages of winemaking, including bottles from its inaugural 2006 harvest. The p…
Avanti West Coast spotlights mid-strength beers and sustainable brewing through partnership with independent brewery. Avanti West Coast teams up with London's first independent B Corp brewery to spotl…
Discover the white and rosé wines that made the top 50 list at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026.
Avanti West Coast has partnered with a London brewery to serve a historic style craft brew onboard its trains for a limited time as part of its guest beer offering. Bermondsey-based Small Beer has sup…
Reading The Beer Nut’s tasting notes for Weihenstephaner Helles made us think about how we talk about Helles. In a typically perceptive, entertaining post he writes: My usual descriptor for good Helle…
Independent cider producer Gravity Theory is launching two new fruit flavours — Berry Cherry and Hazy Pineapple — in 330ml and 440ml cans. Both include real fruit to produce delicately sweet, lightly…
Loch Lomond Brewery have brought home their biggest ever haul of awards from this year’s SIBA Scotland Beer Awards. Left to right: co-founders of Loch Lomond Brewery, Fiona and Euan MacEachern, with s…
The good and the bad of en primeur...
Independent cider producer Gravity Theory is launching two new fruit flavours — Berry Cherry and Hazy Pineapple — in 330/440ml cans. Both include real fruit to produce delicately sweet, lightly sparkl…
Ever dreamed of summer camp for grown-ups with bourbon? Buffalo Trace's new Camp Buffalo Trace blends whiskey education with luxury camping—here's how to win a spot. Read the full article at Buffalo T…
Can sherry, bourbon and port casks make Bushmills 16 a standout Irish single malt? Discover its rich fruit, spice and oak in our review. Read the full article at Bushmills 16 Year Old Single Malt Iris…
Sotheby’s is to host an ex-cellar auction of wines from the Château Haut-Brion this autumn, a sale of over 675 lots focussing solely on the estate, which will include First Growth barrels along with 9…
What happens when whisky matured 220 meters deep in Loch Ness meets contemporary sculpture? Domhayn's Chic Hot collaboration reveals a stunning answer. Read the full article at Domhayn Collaborates Wi…
Diageo's new Rare Series includes its oldest-ever single malt at over $6,000. But is this really about the whisky, or a bigger play for luxury collectors? Read the full article at The Rare Series: Dia…
Capital cocktail bar, The Blackbird, is preparing for this year’s Fringe with a significant six-figure makeover as well as new menus.
What made Barton 1792 finally release its first-ever straight rye and a 15-year cask-strength bourbon? Discover the tasting notes, prices, and the story behind both. Read the full article at Barton 17…
2026 is a testing time for dive bars. As rent and operational costs tick upward, the time-tested watering holes are dwindling in number, and the niche drinks they serve could be in jeopardy, too — lik…
