The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Talk title: Can Beer change destiny?Can beer change lives? Probably. In 1883, the Carlsberg Research Laboratory discovered a way to isolate a pure yeast culture. A discovery that had a surprisingly bi…
What awaits whisky lovers at Paris CDG? Suntory’s new spaces bring rare Japanese pours, tastings and furoshiki flair. Read the full article at Suntory Opens First Paris CDG Whisky Pop-Up Spaces
What happens when whisky tasting meets tabletop soccer? Drinks by the Dram's new Drambuteo set lets you sip 12 drams, then flick your way to "dram-pionship" glory. Read the full article at Drambuteo:…
Panel Discussion: How do we get people excited and less cynical about craft again?Location: Masterclass stageTime: TBC Jonny Garrett is a multi-award-winning author, journalist, filmmaker and podcaste…
Which historic whiskeys were legally bottled during Prohibition? Buffalo Trace revives five rare brands in its new limited-edition collection—here's the full story. Read the full article at Buffalo Tr…
Talk title: Biotransformation and hop creep in non-alcoholic beerNon-alcoholic beers frequently retain wort-derived sweetness while lacking the esters, higher alcohols and hop–yeast transformation pro…
Glass collection for recycling hit a record 82,2% in the EU in 2024m according to new data released today. The figures revealed by Close the Glass Loop showed a record performance for glass packaging…
Could this iconic orange-labeled Highland whisky be the perfect dram to turn an ordinary evening into something truly special? We taste Glenmorangie to find out. Read the full article at Glenmorangie…
All roads lead to Manhattan. At least, that’s the case when considering the cocktails named after New York City neighborhoods. While longtime cocktail monikers like the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned…
There is hope for en primeur, according to Liv-ex’s closing report on this year’s campaign – and though the "make or break"’ campaign turned out to be more of a “middling” affair met with “tepid sale”…
Which bourbon scored highest at the Global Whisky Challenge 2026? A 12-year Tennessee whiskey from a barbecue brand beat allocated $1,500 legends. Here's the full list. Read the full article at The Be…
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The Macallan owner Edrington reported a full-year revenue drop of 14% as prestige expressions and Highland Park declined. The post High-end Scotch drags Edrington FY sales down appeared first on The S…
Ready-to-drink sparkling Margarita brand SipMargs has begun its nationwide expansion in the US following an investment from Sazerac The post SipMargs expands across US appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
Argentinian winery Viña Artesano, owned by Grupo Avinea, is releasing a new range of fine wines that has been inspired by viticulture working in harmony with nature. As the latest portfolio of wines i…
LVMH-owned Hennessy Cognac is rolling out a series of activations across travel retail in Paris, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Hainan and more The post Hennessy revisits Spirit of Travel campaign appeared…
Is a £210 blind punt on a 27 year old single malt ever justified? This earthy, waxy Ardmore from Decadent Drinks might just prove it can be remarkable value. Read the full article at Why the Ardmore 2…
The drinks industry supply-chain platform has now traded more than 100 million bottles, db can reveal. The milestone is “a testament to both the strength of demand and power of the platform we are bui…
Craft beer has become ubiquitous in bars and restaurants across the country. Even the most staunch, old-school dive bar has probably offered a craft option on tap or in cans at some point. The brewers…
What does it take to win one of only 150 Brown-Forman 150th Anniversary bottles ever made? Give 270's latest charity raffle holds the answer. Read the full article at Win Rare Brown-Forman 150th Anniv…
Thailand's government is reviewing alcohol sales regulations in an effort to tighten controls on self-service alcohol dispensers, amid concerns that some retailers have exploited gaps in existing rule…
Familia Zuccardi has announced a strategic partnership with ASC Fine Wines, China’s leading fine wine importer and distributor, marking the beginning of a long-term alliance between two family-owned c…
What happens when Scotland's oldest distillery finishes a 21-year-old single malt in Premier Grand Cru Sauternes casks? Meet The Glenturret's Deux Terrains. Read the full article at Glenturret Deux Te…
At a lavish event in Reims last week to mark the 250th anniversary of Champagne Louis Roederer, the house launched a late-release of its prestige cuvée Cristal from "the reference" 2008 vintage. The p…
Born from the fusion of art and winemaking, Artiste Winery begins every project with the artwork on the label. Founder and winemaker Bion Rice tells db how the unusual creative process impacts every s…
Could a barbecue pitmaster's sourced Tennessee bourbon really beat the legendary George T. Stagg? See the four whiskies that topped the 2026 Global Whisky Challenge. Read the full article at The World…
Whisky cask marketplace Cask Trade has partnered with Scottish fashion designer Siobhan Mackenzie to launch its own registered tartan, which debuts on a limited-edition single cask bottling from Nc’ne…
Longdown Vineyard sparkling wine launched and takes gold. A new Hampshire vineyard business has recently launched with the release of their first ever English sparkling wines, and the announcement of…
The National Distillery Company in New Zealand has gone into liquidation after owing more than NZ$2.2 million (US$1.24m) to creditors The post New Zealand’s National Distillery Co enters liquidation a…
