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Grand Keg Recovery turns a familiar brewery frustration into a competition between brewery teams around the world. Missing kegs. Every brewery has a story about them. Now brewery management software c…
Isle of Mull Cheese, has announced the launch of its Hebridean Cream Liqueur, created, distilled and bottled at the family-run Sgriob-ruadh Dairy Farm and Distillery on the Isle of Mull. Isle of Mull…
The American craft beer industry continued to struggle in 2025. The net number of craft breweries contracted for the second year in a row, and the sector’s total production dipped by 4 percent year-ov…
Can winemaking secrets transform whisky? Maison Lineti, a Bordeaux distillery rescued from liquidation, thinks so—and its debut releases are finally here. Read the full article at Maison Lineti: The B…
The deadline to submit content for this month's mailout is Sunday 25th October 2026. Each month, the Guild distributes a newsletter to members, industry partner representatives and the public which co…
Can three types of oak and the idea of midnight transform a gin without changing its soul? SEVENTY ONE thinks so with Eau de Minuit, limited to 3,000 bottles. Read the full article at SEVENTY ONE Eau…
Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, is celebrating a number of accolades received throughout October, recognising the quality of its beers, the success of its pubs and the achievements of its tea…
Independent brewery T&R Theakston is launching a new 3.9% ABV classic British Bitter named Stand Fast to pubs and bars, brewed especially for the Remembrance period, with demand for the limited-editio…
Launch of new India Pale Ale from originators of the famous style marks the biggest milestone yet in the revival of one of Britain's most influential breweries, Allsopp’s Fresh interpretation of the b…
Electric Bear head brewer Ian Morris has raised nearly £7,000 for Animal Aid by taking a 10-country tour in a tuk tuk, a three-wheeled motorised rickshaw. Ian (centre) and his wife, Jo, are met by Fed…
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What bottle turns a polite thank-you into a memorable evening? Discover why Laphroaig 10's bold Islay peat is the ultimate gift for hosts and housewarmings. Read the full article at Why Laphroaig 10 i…
Can a $17 bottle rival a $60 one? We taste seven bottled-in-bond bourbons, from Evan Williams to E.H. Taylor, to find the best you can buy at MSRP. Read the full article at The Best Bottled-In-Bond Bo…
Can a Colorado single malt taste more like bourbon than Scotch? We dive into Lost Lantern's Boulder Spirits 7 Year to find out what makes this cask-strength dram stand out. Read the full article at Lo…
Could a £2.2m Macallan 1926 steal the spotlight from original cases and rare Lalique sets? Discover what makes these auction lots valuable. Read the full article at Why This Macallan Auction Is More T…
The 29-year-old won on his debut at the contest, with France’s Pascaline Lepeltier claiming the second spot and Japan’s Wataru Iwata the third.
“It's pretty special to be part of a festival that's grown so much over the years but hasn't lost what made it great in the first place"
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got light Czech beer, 19th century ale and Zoigl. First, a bit of news about the revival of an old brewing b…
London-based Urban Pubs & Bars is opening its third Bat & Ball venue, in Tower Hill, on a site which was previously home to the UK’s first BrewDog brewpub. Set to open on 25th November, the new site w…
Can an 11-year-old English single malt match an 18-year-old Scotch? Ascalon unpacks the new GI rules on grain, stills, casks and ageing that set English whisky apart. Read the full article at English…
A budget-friendly and sustainable answer to your party's beverage needs. The post Drink of the Week: Tromba Extra Grande Blanco Tequila appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
What happens when a bourbon-rye blend meets hot honey? Bulleit and Mike's Hot Honey are taking their 'sweet heat' pairing on a 22-event tour across 15 US cities. Read the full article at Bulleit Teams…
Can a Romanian red-wine cask transform single malt? Carpathian’s Feteasca Neagra finish delivers ripe grapes, berries, vanilla and warming oak. Read the full article at Carpathian Single Malt Feteasca…
Did India’s whisky sales really surge 19%? Early shipments and a weak comparison tell a different story about Pernod Ricard’s growth. Read the full article at Pernod Ricard’s 19% India Whisky Growth I…
What happens when nine Kentucky bourbon experts blend a whiskey together? New Era's Marquee Small Batch Bourbon is the answer, drawn from 11 barrels. Read the full article at New Era Marquee Small Bat…
What happens when 17-24 year old Irish whiskey spends five years in casks made from rare Irish chestnut? We tasted it where the trees once grew. Read the full article at Midleton Very Rare Sweet Irish…
This is VinePair’s Booze News Weekly Roundup, where we gather the hottest headlines and product releases every Friday for a snapshot of what’s happening in the beverage alcohol industry. This week, we…
Name: Daniel HumphreyCompany: Summerton Whisky ClubJob: FounderWebsite: summertonclub.com How long have you been working in the whisky industry?Summerton Whisky Club launched in 2018. Although there w…
What do fairy mounds, an ancient seeress and rum-and-Tequila casks have in common? They all shape Tobermory's four-whisky Christmas 2026 range from the Isle of Mull. Read the full article at Tobermory…
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