The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
What makes Redwood Empire's new Colonel Armstrong Bourbon stand out? With double the wheat of many rivals and a 1,400-year-old redwood behind its name, plenty. Read the full article at Redwood Empire…
Whiskey maker Rare Character has teamed up with Helmsman Imports to take its Pride of Anderson County series national The post Rare Character goes national with Helmsman appeared first on The Spirits…
Columbia Distributing has completed its purchase of Republic National Distributing Company’s operations in Oregon and Washington The post RNDC finalises sale of Oregon and Washington operations appear…
What do you get when Madonna and Absolut join forces? A $125 dancefloor-in-a-box featuring a cassette player, coupe glasses and a very spicy secret ingredient. Read the full article at Madonna & Absol…
Promised 8-12% returns on whisky casks? It might be a scam. Discover why genuine cask profits are generational—and whether you'd wait decades to cash in. Read the full article at The Truth About Whisk…
Mi Campo Tequila owner Constellation Brands has started fiscal 2027 with an 8% rise in organic sales for its wine and spirits arm The post Wine and spirits sales rebound in Constellation Q1 appeared f…
After 13 years at Westward Whiskey, master blender Miles Munroe has left the company to start his own brand, Grimoire Spirits The post Westward master blender departs appeared first on The Spirits Bus…
Wineries of all types strive to develop an estate identity through their liquid, but nowhere is that brand recognition as important as it is in Champagne. The flagship product for most Champagne maiso…
If passed, the change in UK legislation would permit the use of digital ID when purchasing alcohol in the country for the first time The post UK government proposes digital ID for alcohol sales appear…
Speyside is known for its Scotch whisky but award-winning Eight Lands Organic Gin and Vodka proves the region also deserves recognition for its clear spirits The post Eight Lands Organic Gin and Vodka…
The inaugural Europe’s 50 Best Bars list has been revealed, with Athens toppling Barcelona as the region’s top cocktail city The post Athens’ Line beats Sips to become Best Bar in Europe appeared firs…
The first part of our two-strong gin tastings showed that when it comes to taste and quality, the sector is in blooming health The post The Gin Masters 2026 – First Tasting results appeared first on T…
Which whiskies earn their place on a back bar when working bartenders do the scoring? These seven hit Double Gold at the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards. Read the full article at The World’s Best Whiski…
Californian-based fine wine retailer Westgarth Wines has appointed a new director of sales to lead its European expansion, after opening a London branch. The post Westgarth Wines expands fine wine bus…
Yes, there is such a thing as pink fine wine, and Patrick Schmitt MW has picked out a handful of the greatest, all of which gained a top scores in this year's Global Rosé Masters. But be warned, they…
The post ‘We make a wine for that’: Australia to relaunch national campaign appeared first on The Drinks Business.
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario saw sales of local spirits rise by 8% in the last year as it expands its Canadian offering The post Ontarian spirits sales up 8% in LCBO appeared first on The Spiri…
Applications to participate in Bordeaux Wine Month this September have opened, with independent wine merchants receiving support to celebrate the best of the region. The post Indies to receive £250 fo…
Australian fine wine distributors Saint Wine and Cru Wines have formed a new partnership to expand their national footprint, boost customer service and provide stronger representation for their produc…
As the UK wine industry continues to grow, vineyard managers are facing increasing pressure from pests and wildlife. From deer damaging young shoots to birds stripping ripening fruit, protecting vines…
Sazerac's Buffalo Trace Distillery has unveiled its third set of whiskeys produced at the George T Stagg Distillery during Prohibition The post Buffalo Trace reveals third Prohibition Collection appea…
There is little over a week left to enter the 2026 Brewers Choice Awards. To enter or make your nomination please visit our website www.brewersjournal.info before the 10th July. Showcasing and celebra…
Lost and Grounded Brewers has unveiled a fresh new brand identity, reflecting both the evolution of the brewery over the past decade and the changing beer landscape. The new designs for cans and keg b…
Alentejo's wine now leads Europe, if not the world, in terms of sustainability, backed by a green scheme with ‘actual teeth’