The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Shepherd Neame is continuing its partnership with the Faversham Hop Festival. It is principal sponsor of the event, now in its 36th year. Faversham, home to the historic brewery since 1698, will once…
The US has officially returned to tariff-free trading for Scotch whisky in a move that has been met by much goodwill among the sector. The post Spirits industry responds to US lifting tariffs on Scotc…
The trend towards milder winters and more extreme hot, dry, and wet conditions, could reshape pest and disease threats in UK vineyards. Hutchinsons agronomist, Will Robinson, highlights some potential…
Château d'Esclans, the Provence estate behind category-leading rosé Whispering Angel, is on course for the earliest harvest in its history – and is trialling grapes from Greece, Spain and Italy as par…
Forty years after Nazzareno Andreola founded the estate that bears his name, his son has spent much of his tenure doing something that looks, on paper, like commercial self-sabotage: taking the word P…
What happens when Bulleit blends its signature bourbon and rye in one bottle for the first time ever? Meet Bulleit '87, arriving September 2026 at $29.99. Read the full article at Bulleit Launches Bul…
“This is a good day for Scotland,” said the country’s first minister, as the US officially returned to tariff-free trading for Scotch whisky The post ‘Good day for Scotland’: US lifts tariffs on Scotc…
Liqueur brand Myst has added a mango-flavoured Tequila-based sweet treat to its product range The post Myst launches Mango Tequila liqueur appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Neil Goodwin MW on relishing a red-letter day for the ages, and how tasting Romanée-Conti 1899 verified that wine transcends mere liquid in a glass.
Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD), one of Scotland’s leading independent family-owned whisky companies and owner of the Tamdhu, Glengoyne and Rosebank Scotch whisky distilleries, has announced the launch o…
Supermarket chain Waitrose are running an in-store tasting event this week, pouring three market-leading indie beers in stores across the UK. Customers will have the chance to get involved in the free…
St Austell Brewery and North London craft brewer Jiddler’s Tipple have secured a nationwide listing in more than 400 Sainsbury’s stores for Proper Tipple, a limited-edition collaboration IPA inspired…
Edinburgh’s Port of Leith Distillery has launched the Velvet Old Fashioned, a ready-to-serve cocktail containing Table Whisky single grain Scotch The post Port of Leith Distillery debuts canned Old Fa…
Matthew and Camila McConaughey's Tequila brand, Pantalones, has partnered with Tipsy Scoop to launch a Margarita-inspired ice cream The post Pantalones chills summer with Tipsy Scoop appeared first on…
The Shelbyville, Kentucky-based Bulleit Frontier Whiskey has announced the launch of a new core range release – the distillery’s first-ever blend of Bourbon and Rye. Bulleit ’87 (45% ABV), described a…
Harvey’s Brewery is bringing back one of Brighton Bier’s best-loved brews. South Coast IPA will return as a limited-edition cask release next month. The revival follows Harvey’s acquisition of the Bri…
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23rd July 2026 - St Austell Brewery and North London craft brewer Jiddler's Tipple have secured a nationwide listing in more than 400 Sainsbury's stores for Proper Tipple, a limited-edition collaborat…
"The new Prime Minister promised he would deliver much needed support for our cherished community pubs on Business Rates and he has acted quickly to do so. A 20% cut to Business Rates will make a real…
Nick Mackenzie, chief executive of Greene King, said: "Pubs have long faced disproportionately higher business rates and today's announcement is much needed relief. It's hugely encouraging that the Pr…
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the Faversham Hop Festival as principal sponsor for this year's event. The annual festival, now in its…
23rd July 2026: St Austell Brewery has strengthened its presence in Somerset with the acquisition of The Bird in Hand in North Curry, expanding its leased and tenanted estate while partnering with exp…
Cask Marque welcomes two new Corporate Members as stakeholders in Cask Marque, Lucky Saint and Ossett Brewery. These companies join the stakeholders in this not for profit organisation which currently…
Beer quality accreditation organisation Cask Marque has welcomed Lucky Saint and Ossett Brewery as corporate members. Jessica Mason reports. The post Lucky Saint and Ossett Brewery join Cask Marque ap…
ProWine is set to take place on November 18–19, 2026, at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. db finds out more about what to expect. The post Reasons to visit ProWine Mumbai appeared first on The…
Two and a half years ago, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ lead for the brewing industry said something that struck me as odd. “Anheuser-Busch [InBev] is a worldwide brewer, and they certai…
London restaurant BiBi has introduced a new late-night format, BiBi Lates, giving guests the chance to experience signature dishes alongside an expanded cocktail offering after dinner service. The pos…
Vintae has completed its acquisition of Bodegas Riojanas after the registration of the winery's restructuring plan, giving the Rioja-based wine group a 90% stake in the historic producer. The post Vin…
A cross-country guide to alcohol-free drinks. The post A Guide to Spirit-Free Bottle Shops appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
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