The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
In a joint presentation, Côtes du Rhône and Alsace set aside the old French script of heritage and hierarchy to talk about uniting themes of freshness, generational handover and wines that no longer n…
As db is first to report, Taylor's Port has developed a new, lighter bottle for its fine fortified wines – and we find out why it's hoped that consumers won't notice. The post Why it’s hoped Taylor’s…
R&B Distillers has appointed GHF as its distributor and brand development partner in the UK for Isle of Raasay single malt whisky The post Isle of Raasay names UK distributor appeared first on The Spi…
Heritage railway teams up with Kent vineyard for a special day out. Visitors can now combine the romance of vintage rail travel with the taste of English wine, thanks to a new partnership between Spa…
The latest addition to Glenglassaugh Distillery’s portfolio is a 15-year-old single malt Scotch available exclusively at The Whisky Exchange The post Glenglassaugh expands range with 15YO single malt…
Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, home to Bar Les Ambassadeurs, has named a new bar leadership team The post Bar Les Ambassadeurs welcomes new bar team appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Under new consultant winemaker Sébastien Vergne, Chateau Léognan is reaching new heights, the unprecedentedly high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the vineyard and final blend proving a boon as th…
At Edinburgh’s Lyla, chef Stuart Ralston and sommelier Stuart Skea have created a restaurant where seafood, acidity and exceptional wines meet in a dining experience of rare precision. Douglas Blyde f…
Allergens can prove fatal to consumers, but many bars do not list them on their menus, and staff often do not understand them The post Do cocktail bars take allergens seriously enough? appeared first…
The wine that witnessed the Declaration of Independence...
Sam Neill was named a Fellow of New Zealand Winegrowers shortly before his death aged 78, recognising more than three decades of advocacy for the country’s wine industry. The Two Paddocks founder was…
BrewDog, owned by Tilray Brands has started a £1 million bar tab at participating BrewDog pubs from today. The promotion, running through September 30, 2026, the bar tab gives customers signed up to t…
The 2026 WineGB Awards – held for the first time at 10 Union Street, London – have confirmed a decisive shift in the trajectory of English and Welsh wine. Confidence,…Continue reading→ The post UK Win…
New beer launches and collaborations this week, in store, on bars, and online, from around the UK. St Austell Brewery and Jiddler’s Tipple have collaborated to create Proper Tipple, a contemporary 5.5…
Support was one of the most important things for Emma-Lily Higgins when she decided to take on running her own pub with Shepherd Neame at the age of just 22. And she found it with the independent fami…
Renowned Westminster pub the Two Chairmen has reopened following a six-figure investment by pub company and brewer, Greene King. The Grade-II-listed pub in Dartmouth Street dates back to the 1700s and…
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After more than six years, The Dalmore Distillery is once again welcoming whisky tourists through its doors with a reimagined, upgraded, premium visitor experience that Read the full article at The Da…
Found Jura a little restrained in the past? This 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask might just change your mind. Here's why it could be the distillery's most complete whisky yet. Read the full article at…
After tasting over 1,000 whiskies as a shop manager, which American distillery earned my number one spot? The answer might surprise even seasoned bourbon fans. Read the full article at Every Major Ame…
Can three years of patience redeem an underwhelming whisky? I revisit Cù Bòcan Creation 3 and 4 to find out if these peated Tomatin drams finally deliver. Read the full article at Patience Rewarded: W…
Twenty years after Dermot Sugrue planted his first vineyard at Storrington Priory with a single ambition – to create a world-class sparkling wine grown on South Downs chalk – Sugrue South Downs has re…
BrewDog are to keep the World Cup party going after the final whistle today with a £1m bar tab available at participating venues. Beginning on Monday and running through until 30th September, the bar…
Can wheat alone change how American whiskey tastes? Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm 2026 proves the land has plenty to say. Read the full article at Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm 2026 Release Review
Think great blended whisky has to be expensive? These seven award-winners span Scotch, Japanese, and American whiskey, all judged blind and priced under $50. Read the full article at 7 Award-Winning B…
Extolled as closer to humans than plants and waxed poetic at the end of the world, mushrooms are having a moment (and have been for years). From coffee alternatives to non-alcoholic spirits, functiona…
Why can't this 21-year-old single malt legally call itself Scotch whisky? The answer lies in the vermouth casks behind Cadenhead's fascinating Putachieside release. Read the full article at Why This 2…
To celebrate twenty vintages of English winemaking, Gusbourne Estate is opening its cellar for a rare release of historic wines, many in such limited quantities that some will never be available again…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got pubs by bike, Nigerian Guinness and the wonder of pubs. First, some Wetherspoon news via reader Jeremy P…
