The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Niederösterreich is well-known to wine aficionados for its high quality, but recent results in The Global Wine Masters show that it defies categorisation and can claim diversity as its calling card. T…
A move from the corporate world to craft beer is path trodden by many of this sector’s brewers, business owners and beer professionals. And since taking the plunge for herself, Catherine Webber has be…
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Bottles that have shaped the modern whiskey landscape. The post The Most Influential American Whiskeys appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Teachers and school staff can claim their complimentary cider by showing school ID at the bar – or bringing an apple
What dark tale earned a £1,000 prize and a spot at Scotland's biggest crime writing festival? Meet the winner of the Glencairn Glass Crime Short Story Competition. Read the full article at Glencairn G…
How can whisky lovers be sure an Indian single malt is the real deal? IMWA's new Certification Trademark sets strict standards to guarantee authenticity. Read the full article at Indian Malt Whisky As…
Tilray Brands, the new owner of BrewDog, is launching 24 American craft beers from its portfolio into the UK market. The business, which acquired BrewDog in March, is initially launching the beers thr…
Acclaimed bartender Angelos Bafas has created his dream space with Covent Garden venue Cato and its duo of bars The post Inside Angelos Bafas’ newest venue Cato appeared first on The Spirits Business.
Ben Lomond Gin has revealed the signature cocktail that will be served at the 154th Open golf championship, following a nationwide search The post Glasgow’s Branford Edgar wins Serve of The Open conte…
Manchester’s Tarsier Southeast Asian Spirit has secured its first retail listing in Poland with Kaufland for its Yuzu Marmalade Vodka The post Tarsier makes Polish retail debut appeared first on The S…
A new Indian Malt Whisky Association certification will identify single malts that meet the requisite standards with a hologram The post Indian Malt Whisky Association launches mark of authenticity ap…
Approximately 150 jobs are at risk at Diageo’s Ireland business as part of the Baileys owner’s restructuring plans The post Diageo proposes 150 job cuts in Ireland appeared first on The Spirits Busine…
What happens when Italian heritage meets Japan's first farm-to-bottle distillery? Kiyokawa's ex-Marsala single malt, limited to just 348 bottles, has the answer. Read the full article at dekantā Celeb…
Which sherried 12-year single malt is the smartest buy—Macallan, Glendronach, or Tamdhu? A side-by-side taste test reveals the winner. Read the full article at The Macallan vs. The Glendronach vs. Tam…
Pinot Noir remains the ultimate litmus test for many winemakers. Celebrated for its translucent color and haunting aromatic complexity, this ”heartbreak grape” demands precision in the vineyard and a…
The local spirits category is hugely diverse, but the main players in soju, baijiu, raki and more continued to dominate in 2025 The post Biggest-selling local spirits Brand Champions appeared first on…
Having picked out the best bottles priced under £20 from this year's Global Rosé Masters, now we have selected our top-scoring expressions that retail between £20 and £50 in the UK – including famous…
The ready-to-drink push continues for Sazerac, with the BuzzBallz owner launching three new canned spirits-based brands in the US. The post Sazerac creates three new RTD brands for US appeared first o…
Spirits titan Bacardi has announced a series of senior leadership appointments as part of a continued focus on developing talent from within the business. The post Bacardi promotes senior executives i…
Cognac brand Hennessy is celebrating Bad Bunny's London tour with events throughout the city this weekend The post Hennessy and Bad Bunny take on London appeared first on The Spirits Business.
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Brown-Forman has launched a ready-to-drink Spritz range under its El Jimador Tequila brand in the US The post El Jimador creates canned Spritz line appeared first on The Spirits Business.
What happens when three generations of Master Blenders age Barbados rum for up to 25 years in ex-bourbon casks? Mount Gay's new collection reveals the answer. Read the full article at Mount Gay Except…
Emperador Inc., the Philippines' largest spirits company and the world's biggest brandy producer, has earmarked P2.4 billion (£29.7 million) for capital expenditure in 2026, with more than half of the…
The transition from the structured corporate world to the independent craft beer sector is a path well-trodden by many of the industry’s most passionate brewers, business owners, and professionals. Fo…
For one day only, Outd00r Brewing is transforming a corner of a popular East London park into an outdoor pub, designed for the moments after exercise. The ‘Run Pub’ will be in the heart of London Fiel…
