The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
The latest single estate vodka from Ramsbury Spirits is presented at a higher ABV than the producer’s core expressions and is limited to just 150 bottles The post Ramsbury launches Distillers Cut Vodk…
From Monday, tax on RTDs and spirits is set to leap to AU$110.15 per litre in Australia in what is one of the largest six-month increases outside of Covid. The post Australians brace for alcohol tax h…
From the end of this year, South Korea will slash the 20% tax break on draught beer, the government has announced in the 2026 tax reform plan, with bars across the country bracing for cost increases.…
What makes Kavalan's Solist Oloroso Sherry a "perfect example of sherry cask aging"? Discover why it claimed TWSC 2026's highest honor for the fourth time. Read the full article at Kavalan Wins TWSC 2…
Which bourbon beat Blanton's to claim the top spot at the 2026 North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition? The answer may surprise you. Read the full article at The Best of Show Whiskeys From The…
Woodforde’s Brewery has revealed new keg branding to match the business’s established cask presence in pubs and bars. But there is one extra reminder for its customers - Norfolk is where you can find…
Following the news that south London train station Denmark Hill is producing its first vintage of Bacchus, Sarah Neish speaks to the project's winemakers about staying on track and not going loco in t…
According to a new report, the alcohol-attributable mortality rate has fallen by more than a quarter since 2010 The post Global alcohol deaths drop by 26% appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Davide Campari-Milano reported lower first-half profits despite delivering organic sales growth and improving earnings. The spirits group also upgraded its full-year margin outlook, citing a more favo…
Between WHO warnings and NHS guidelines lies a complex truth about wine, health and why humans have never stopped drinking it. Gabriel Stone considers the effect of booze on your body. The post Is win…
Minnesota’s THC drinks category has received a reprieve from a proposed federal ban. db looks at the details and considers how far the sector has come in a state that has been at the forefront of the…
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Which bourbons and whiskeys impressed the judges most in 2026? See every winner ranked by score, from Double Gold to the brand-new Platinum award. Read the full article at Every Winner From The North…
Peterborough Beer Festival will return to the Embankment from Tuesday 25 August to Saturday 29 August 2026, bringing five days of outstanding beer, cider, live entertainment and volunteer-led hospital…
Bullhouse Brewery in Belfast have etched their name in the record books at the inaugural Indie Beer Awards Northern Ireland, taking home the Overall Champion Gold with their 'Merc Bro' hazy IPA. The c…
CHORLTON, MANCHESTER - Tūn Brewing Company has been named among the top food and drink producers globally this year after securing four accolades at Great Taste 2026. Archetype received a Great Taste…
Brazilian cachaça Abelha has appointed London-based Speciality Brands as its exclusive UK distributor The post Abelha Cachaça joins Speciality Brands appeared first on The Spirits Business.
RedWillow Brewery has announced that three of its core beers, Weightless, Cloudless and Divisionless, are now certified gluten-free (<20ppm), following independent testing of each beer. The Macclesfie…
You can now enter your Chardonnay into the drinks business Global Masters competition, the annual blind tasting that uncovers the very best examples of this classic grape from around the world and acr…
South Seas Distilleries has a distilling legacy of over a century dating back to 1922, now reimagined for the modern consumer The post South Seas Distilleries: the story of mahua spirit and Indian sin…
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RedWillow Brewery has announced that three of its core beers — Weightless, Cloudless, and Divisionless — are now certified gluten free. The Macclesfield-based independent brewery, founded by Toby and…
Bullhouse Brew Co, from Belfast, have been named overall champions at the inaugural Indie Beer Awards Northern Ireland with hazy IPA Merc Bro. One of Northern Ireland’s only cask breweries, Rough Brot…
What happens when The Macallan draws out coconut notes rarely found in its whisky? The final Harmony Collection release delivers two expressions that answer just that. Read the full article at The Mac…
Thinking about expanding beyond beer? Learn key considerations—regulatory, branding, packaging, and marketing—before launching a new beverage line. The post Expanding Product Portfolios: Planning for…
In July, the board approved a bylaws amendment that reduces the number of elected directors by one and merges the Pub Brewer and Taproom Brewer membership classes into a single class, called the Brewp…
What happens when you ship bourbon across the Atlantic twice? Never Say Die's new Lexington brand home has an answer. Exclusive interview with Brian Luftman. Read the full article at Why Never Say Die…
What happens when you blend 21-year-old whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, Canada and Japan in sherry casks? Boutique-y's new World Whisky Blend has the answer. Read the full article at 21 YO World Whis…
Discover, revisit, and learn from the industry's leading experts—the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference session recordings are now available for Brewers Association members. The post Craft Brewers Conferen…
How "pizza wine" was born and the restaurants that are doing it right. The post Chic Pizzas and Crushable Wines Are a Diner’s Dream Date appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
