The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Tom Collins Distilling, affiliated with Sazerac, has purchased the Garrard County Distilling property located in Lancaster, Kentucky The post Sazerac buys Garrard County Distilling for $20m appeared f…
Diageo-owned Bulleit Frontier Whiskey has released a limited edition 20-year-old straight rye, the brand's oldest of its kind to date The post Bulleit bottles its oldest straight rye appeared first on…
The Prisoner Company, maker of the top-selling red blend in the US, has released a limited-edition wine at three times the price of its flagship expression, the elevated RRP reflecting a level of "fea…
York Beer & Cider Festival 2026 will be here before we know it! This year the festival will run from Wednesday 16th to Saturday 19th September 2026 at our usual home, St Lawrence's Church, York. As a…
Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: "To mark the end of the heatwave, what could be better than heading down the local to cheer on England. "Even with the slightly later…
Eddie Gadd, the pioneering founder and head brewer of Gadds’ The Ramsgate Brewery, has been named the Brewer of the Year 2026 by the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG). The accolade was presen…
The global beer malt market is set to grow at CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 6.4% over the next seven years to £6.2 billion, according to new research. The market size was valued at £3.18 billi…
Just what are thiols? And just how can we debunk them? In this article Alix Blease from Lallemand highlights the key findings in recent papers from the field and breaks down some of the scientific jar…
A famed Burgundian bloodline continues...
Wines of light and air...
The development of new hops, and the health of existing crops, play an integral role in the beers we brew. Here, Barth Haas share their latest crop update detailing acreage and plant development in Ge…
One hour from Melbourne to wine heaven...
With the latest heatwave coming to an end but another on the horizon, consumers are turning to particular styles to quench their thirst. And for many, that means fruit-forward lagers and pale ales. Wi…
A democratic variety...
Can a $22 South African single grain whisky made from 100% maize rival your favourite bourbon? Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky might surprise you. Read the full article at Bain’s Single Grain South Africa…
The UK Wine Show celebrates 20 years of podcasting with more than 850 episodes and listeners in over 60 countries The UK Wine Show, widely regarded as the world’s first dedicated wine podcast and one…
Tucked away in the heart of the Kent countryside, Elham Valley Vineyard is more than just a producer of elegant English wines – it is a place where people grow alongside the vines. Established in 1985…
Porter is a dark beer, right? Pretty much black. Well, that was not always the case, as the late Martyn Cornell explains in his 2025 book Porter & Stout. He describes 18th century London porter as “mi…
Is Berry Bros Sherry Cask 12 the sherried Scotch the NAS blended version wasn’t—rich fruitcake, spice and oak, or just a drying Oloroso dram? Read the full article at Berry Bros & Rudd 12 Year Old Spe…
Tired of chasing overpriced Blanton’s? Here are 7 easy-to-find bourbons that deliver the single-barrel magic, great flavor, and gift-worthy vibes—minus the markup. Read the full article at 7 Bourbons…
Can a sherry-cask, peated English single malt outshine Lagavulin 16 for value? This award-winning bottling makes a compelling case. Read the full article at Why The English Distillery’s Gently Smoked…
Everflyht Wine Estate has secured one of the highest accolades in global wine, with its Everflyht Cuvée Edition 3 NV crowned English Sparkling NV Trophy Winner at the International Wine Challenge 2026…
England take on Panama in their final group match of the World Cup this evening, and hospitality operators are hoping for another good evening in the face of rising costs. “”Even with the slightly lat…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got fruit lager, TV ads and AK. We don’t often put product launches in this top slot which we reserve for ne…
Vendor: Faire Type: Low Alc Price: 21.00 Sparkling Rosé Wine Alternative Grapes: Semillon (Verjus) Other Ingredients: Yuzu, whole oranges, cinnamon, murray river salt, organic cane sugar, verjus, wate…
Vendor: Tutto Wines Type: Beverage Price: 33.00 Grape: Procanico, Trebbiano, Malvasia and Verdello Region: Umbria, Italy Stone fruits, almond and dried herbs - this is a Mediterrenean wine through and…
