The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
The 10% US tariff on Scotch is gone after 15 months and £20m a month in losses. But will your bottle actually get cheaper, or will retailers keep the saving? Read the full article at The Scotch Tariff…
Let the pursuit of a great drink power your travel plans, and you’ll have a whole lifetime of globetrotting ahead. From European cities that have mastered the effortlessly cool wine bar to cocktail ba…
Thailand, which is Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, is set to ban alcohol sales for two days this week to mark the Buddhist holidays of Asalha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day, the Royal Thai P…
The Glenfarclas Distillery has announced the launch of the final release in its limited-edition Anniversary Trilogy series, celebrating the distillery’s 190th anniversary. Glenfarclas 190, is a single…
This year's Global Sangiovese Masters displayed the supreme quality of the grape – and the preeminence of one Italian region. Patricia Stefanowicz MW reports. The post All the medallists from The Glob…
What happens when a Tennessee bourbon doubles the legal aging requirement and wins gold before release? Meet Bib & Tucker's first bottled-in-bond expression. Read the full article at Bib & Tucker Debu…
At a sparkling wine tasting in Ontario it was suggested that Canadian bubbles have reached "a critical moment", akin to when rock band Nirvana released its pivotal Nevermind album. Sarah Neish reports…
Champagne Louis Roederer has expanded into Burgundy for the first time after acquiring Domaine Pierre Damoy, adding some of the Côte de Nuits' most sought-after grand cru vineyards to its growing port…
With 27 countries spanning 1.5 million square miles, 446 million inhabitants and 24 languages, the European Union (EU) is the third largest exporter of agricultural and agri-food products consumed in…
The cocktail bar at the Hilton London Metropole has created a cocktail list that brings ‘East London swagger to Edgware Road’ The post Bow Bar debuts East London-inspired menu appeared first on The Sp…
Spain's Manchuela DO has approved changes to its production rules that expand the range of wines permitted under the appellation and remove the requirement for wines to be bottled within the productio…
From a pecan-derived Texas yeast to rare Japanese Mizunara oak, which seven bourbons took Best of Category at the 2026 New Orleans Spirits Competition? Read the full article at The Best Bourbons From…
In recognition of progress across holistic sustainability goals, the Perelada and Celler del Pescador wineries in Empordà, northeast Spain, have attained Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection ce…
Classic, spicy, low-proof, mezcal-based and beyond, these 24 recipes have you covered.
How do you capture 190 years of distilling in one bottle? Glenfarclas married 78 casks spanning five decades to create this rare anniversary single malt. Read the full article at Glenfarclas 190 Relea…
Dutch brand Sir Edmond Gin has recorded more than a 53% increase in sales in Croatia over May and June The post Sir Edmond finds summer success in Croatia appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Shark Tank personality Robert Herjavec has invested in The Ben Buckler Whisky Company as part of the company’s seed-funding round The post Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec invests in Ben Buckler Whisky ap…
The unmitigated rise of fruit beer across the UK has continued. Now, with bouts of warmer weather and a thirst for flavour, the category is thriving. Jessica Mason reports. The post Reasons to get beh…
Maison Ferrand-owned brand Citadelle has created a limited edition Barbadian gin distilled at Stade’s West Indies Rum Distillery The post Citadelle releases grapefruit-infused Bajan gin appeared first…
What happens when Colorado's famous Palisade peaches meet a farm-crafted American single malt? Root Shoot Spirits' latest limited release has the answer. Read the full article at Root Shoot’s Peach Br…
Supporting a VAT reduction is not the same as delivering one – the Treasury will demand a funding plan
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Whatever's on the menu this summer, from fizz to fish and chips, these six medal-winning bottles from Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 have you covered.
Talk title: Reducing heat and refrigeration loads for craft breweries Every brewery consumes steam and deploys refrigerants in brewing and packaging operations. A model 100,000 hL brewery is the basis…
London Historic Ales is a new Android app from an independent developer and real ale enthusiast at Cask Conditioned Code. It maps around 200 historic London pubs, pairing the story behind each buildin…
Cheersing the new glasses at The Fur & Feather. Credit Woodforde's Woodforde’s Brewery has unveiled its exciting new keg branding to match the strong on-trade presence boasted by its renowned cask ran…
Track Brewing brings its Brewery Block Party concept to Macclesfield, teaming up seven independent venues with guest breweries for a town-wide tap takeover trail Seven of Macclesfield's best independe…
An independent New Forest brewery is inviting the community to come together at its taproom in Harley to celebrate its 15th anniversary. A packed Vibrant Forest taproom The all-day family event, on Sa…
CHANCE Clean Cider, the UK’s first dedicated non-alcoholic apple cider, will be pouring at DevaFest, the Cheshire music and family festival, next month. Made in Worcestershire with 100% British cider…
Two Tribes, the independent King’s Cross brewery, has today unveiled a complete rebrand: a bold new identity rolling out across its core range and into pubs, bars and retailers as the brewery continue…
