The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Harviestoun Brewery, the award-winning independent Scottish brewer, is accelerating its growth with a bold new brand identity currently being rolled out across the brewery’s award-winning portfolio. a…
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When it comes to Texas wine, just about everything is being grown in the United States’ second-largest state. Chardonnay? Check. Sangiovese? Yup. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Pinot Noir? It’s got th…
Bart Capoen from Belgium bar Little Red Rooster won the first Filliers Bartender Competition with his cocktail called Then & Still The post Filliers crowns inaugural competition winner appeared first…
Four new destinations have been added to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, taking the total tally to 74 experiences for whiskey fans The post Kentucky Bourbon Trail gains new stops appeared first on The Spi…
Scottish bottler Saltire Rare Malt Whisky has ‘accelerated global ambitions’ with new appointments in North America and Asia Pacific The post Saltire Rare Malt Whisky strengthens global team appeared…
Alcohol-free marketplace Drink Dry sees spirits alternatives as an “exponential” growth opportunity in the Middle East The post Drink Dry: zero-ABV ‘spirits’ to boom in Middle East appeared first on T…
How did a $25 bourbon end up winning its category alongside heavily allocated Antique Collection bottles? Meet the five bourbon winners of the IWC 2026. Read the full article at The World’s Best Bourb…
What makes a Texas bourbon taste like an Almond Joy? Garrison Brothers' 2026 Laguna Madre—aged eight years in rare French oak—arrives with a cask strength first. Read the full article at Garrison Brot…
Described as a love letter to the two very distinct and unique cultures, cocktail bar Dokidoki has opened in Brooklyn, New York The post Dokidoki merges Japanese and Latin culture in NY appeared first…
Gravity Theory, the independent cider producer, is launching two new fruit flavours in 330/440ml cans, elevated by a draught debut response over the past few months. The new flavours – Berry Cherry an…
Stoli Group's flagship vodka has launched a brand activation at Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates The post Stoli vodka pops up at Dubai Duty Free appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
From fruity and tropical to stony and herbal, there's a Sauvignon style for everyone, if you know where to look. These organic examples are perfect for summer.
You love whisky, but do you know how it's actually made? We break down every step from grain to glass, revealing the secrets behind your favorite dram. Read the full article at How Whisky Is Made: Ing…
Simon Rundle. Simon is the founder of Ivybridge, a not-for-profit brewery that is dedicated to providing job opportunities to individuals with learning disabilities. They believe that everyone deserve…
No grape has experienced the simultaneous highs and lows of the wine world quite like Chardonnay. Perhaps befitting its very nature, it has existed as both the base material for many of the world’s mo…
Franck Waechter has left the Tax Free World Association, with a replacement to be named in ‘due course’ The post TFWA managing director departs appeared first on The Spirits Business.
The winemaking director at New Zealand's Cloudy Bay features in this year’s Master Winemaker 100 guide. He tells db about enjoying rough edges, knowing when to leave wines alone and where he'd replica…
What makes a wheated bourbon stand out from the crowd? Redwood Empire's new Colonel Armstrong packs double the wheat—and a 1,400-year-old redwood legacy. Read the full article at Redwood Empire Launch…
Sauternes has not been favoured by shifting drinking habits, with the botrytised wines flying in the face of the movement towards fresh, light pours. But, like Port before it, one producer is looking…
The 24-year-old single malt from the Bacardi-owned Aberfeldy is available exclusively from the distillery in Perthshire and its online store The post Aberfeldy launches white Port cask-finished distil…
With summer in full swing, the Côtes du Rhône AOC has launched a campaign targeting younger consumers by encouraging them to refresh their expectations as well as their glass, by chilling their wine.…
The Michelin Guide has revealed its inaugural Burgundy wine selection, awarding its highest three-grape distinction to nine producers as the company expands beyond restaurants and hotels into wine rat…
The success of the wines of Asti in this year’s Global Sparkling Masters is testament to the enduring quality of these quintessentially Italian products. The post Why Asti is hitting the sweet spot ap…
Pubs and bars across England and Wales saw overnight trade surge after England's World Cup victory over Mexico, with transactions matching or exceeding typical Saturday night levels into the early hou…
The 2026 World Cup may still be unfolding, but what happens when the competing nations are judged by the global reach of their biggest beer brands instead? We put all 48 countries through a beer World…
Female-founded brand Neurita has teamed up with Xdrinks to launch its range of 100% agave Tequilas in Spain The post Neurita Tequila heads to Spain appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Shervene Blackburn has left William Grant & Sons to return to Bacardi as global director of advocacy and experience The post Bacardi names global advocacy director appeared first on The Spirits Busine…
Can one brand really win every blended Scotch category at a major competition? Dewar's just did exactly that at the IWC 2026, taking all seven age classes. Read the full article at Dewar’s Is The Best…
Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the release of the Spring 2026 edition of its Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond – Spring 2026 Edition (50% A…
