The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
What does a $200 million bourbon destination look like? Horse Soldier Bourbon just unveiled its 240-acre Kentucky campus—and it's only the beginning. Read the full article at Horse Soldier Bourbon Ope…
Scotch whisky firm Saltire Rare Malt has invested in what it has described as its “biggest international expansion to date” to meet global demand for Scotch whisky. The post Saltire Rare Malt hires fi…
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Cult winery Domaine Le Roc des Anges' new owner Thibault Ponthier was in London recently, setting out his plans for the Roussillon estate, the draw of the terroir, and how to address the wider problem…
After football fans took to social media to slam former England player David Beckham for drinking a "posh" drink at a World Cup game, db tapped industry figures for their reactions. The post Beckham ‘…
Sazerac's Barton 1792 Distillery has introduced two landmark whiskeys to its portfolio: straight rye and a 15-year-old cask strength Bourbon The post Barton 1792 adds 15YO Bourbon to range appeared fi…
What happens when a 200-year-old family bourbon recipe finally goes public? Uncle Boojie's just joined the Kentucky Bourbon Trail—here's the story. Read the full article at Uncle Boojie’s Joins the Ke…
The Great British Drinks Co, which owns brands such as Black Sheep, Magic Rock, Purity and North Brewing, has appointed Dominic Metcalfe as its new managing director. Metcalfe, who leaves Buxton Brewe…
An alcohol-free IPA from Cornwall’s Firebrand Brewing Co’s has received glowing praise on BBC1. Shorebreak Alcohol-Free IPA featured on the latest episode of BBC Saturday Kitchen, with drinks expert O…
The deadline to submit content for this month's mailout is Sunday 26th July 2026. Each month, the Guild distributes a newsletter to members, industry partner representatives and the public which conta…
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…
American craft beer will be in the spotlight this summer as the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade association for small and independent American craft brewers – returns to the UK with a ma…
Independent cider producer - Gravity Theory - 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 and…
An Australian-themed seafront bar in Newquay is set to begin a new chapter under a distinctly Cornish identity, as family-run Healeys Cyder launches Rattler Beach House. Joe Healey outside of what wil…
There’s something magical about reaching for a style of beer you rarely gravitate towards before it blows all expectations completely out of the water. This was my introduction to Heaney Brewery in Co…
The Brewers Association is putting American craft beer in the spotlight at the high-profile London Craft Beer Festival (LCBF), at Southwark Park on 17th and 18th July. A wide range of sought-after, UK…
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Which two producers swept every Indian whisky award at the 2026 International Whisky Competition, and why are big names like Amrut and Paul John missing? Read the full article at The Best Indian Whisk…
The Bardstown, Kentucky based Barton 1792 Distillery has announced the launch of two new expressions. 1792 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (50% ABV) is the brand’s first-ever straight rye expression. It…
Which whiskies topped the 2026 International Whisky Competition, and why was Scotch completely absent from the winners' list? The blind-tasting results may surprise you. Read the full article at The T…
Can a rye whiskey actually win over people who don't like rye? Discover why Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel, with its smooth, bourbon-friendly character, does just that. Read the full article at Micht…
Firebrand Brewing Co’s Shorebreak Alcohol-Free IPA has received glowing praise on the latest episode of the BBC cookery show Saturday Kitchen. Drinks expert Olly Smith and musician Ricky Wilson were f…
That 18-year-old costs $40 to $80 more than the 12, but is it actually smoother? The answer might surprise you—and could save you serious money next time you buy. Read the full article at Does Older M…
The Carlsberg Group has entered into an agreement with Sapporo Breweries to produce and distribute Sapporo beer in the UK. The group has formed a major strategic joint venture with Sapporo Breweries t…
You know Cocktail Kingdom. The ubiquitous bar supplier has you covered for glasses, shakers, spoons, or whatever other drink-making widget or whatsit, jigger or thingamajigger you may need. But do you…
Grüner Veltliner is the most planted grape in Austria — even more so than Central Europe’s darling Riesling. Austria’s signature white wine brings a range of possibilities, from zippy with notes of le…
What happens when a bourbon podcast becomes an official Kentucky Bourbon Trail stop? Discover how Pursuit Spirits turned 1,200 episodes into a Whiskey Row destination. Read the full article at Pursuit…
This autumn, De Kuyper Royal Distillers will introduce a ready-to-serve Spritz range for the off-trade market The post De Kuyper bets big on Spritz serves appeared first on The Spirits Business.
