The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
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…
Toby Maloney shares a guide to making making every cocktail a great cocktail. The post Level Up Your Cocktail Technique With Toby Maloney appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Next week’s London tasting will make use of the Napa winery’s pioneering library of back vintages, with bottles spanning thirty years. The post Freemark Abbey opens up the library appeared first on Th…
This chillable red blend wine hits the bullseye for summer refreshment. The post Drink of the Week: The Walls “In the City” Red Blend Wine appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Want to sample unlimited pours from 40+ American whiskey brands in Louisville? Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 American Whiskey Festival. Read the full article at Watch Hill Proper 4…
What happens when craft brewers ditch ex-bourbon barrels and let barley speak for itself? Copperworks Farmsmith charts a bold new path for American single malt. Read the full article at Copperworks Fa…
Should you ever pay more than $40 for a bottle of Woodford Reserve? We break down real prices across the US, UK, and India, plus which bottle size saves you most. Read the full article at How Much Doe…
With 95% of Irish whiskey exported, who's fighting for its interests in global trade talks? Meet the IWA director now on the World Spirits Alliance board. Read the full article at Irish Whiskey Associ…
This is VinePair’s Booze News Weekly Roundup, where we gather the hottest headlines and product releases every Friday for a snapshot of what’s happening in the beverage alcohol industry. This week, we…
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The winners of Wine Australia's inaugural UK and Ireland trade competition will visit Australia’s wine regions in November 2026
2026’s Glasgow Cocktail Week takes place from Thursday, 24th September until Sunday, 4th October, with tickets on sale now
The Canadian province will allow local producers to cross-sell alcohol and set up secondary retail stores in the coming months The post Nova Scotia relaxes alcohol laws appeared first on The Spirits B…
As the global cost-of-living crisis pinches the on-trade, maximalist cocktails allow bartenders to offer a greater sense of value The post Theatre, hospitality and social media: The new cocktail maxim…
The 11-day cocktail celebration will return to Glasgow for its ninth year from 24 September to 4 October 2026 The post Glasgow Cocktail Week reveals 2026 agenda appeared first on The Spirits Business.
What happens when sneaker culture meets cinnamon whisky? Fireball's new high-tops hide a secret flask compartment—and only 50 fans will get a pair. Read the full article at Fireball Launches Limited-E…
Struggling to find Weller at its $30 price point? Discover five outstanding wheated bourbons that rival its reputation—without the hype or the markup. Read the full article at 5 Affordable Wheated Bou…
Berry Bros. & Rudd has announced the launch of its latest Odyssey Collection: The Auld and the Bold, which is said to celebrate the dialogue between Scotland’s great whisky traditions and a new genera…
The Drinks Business Green Awards 2026 has opened for entries ahead of a new one day sustainability forum and awards ceremony in November. The programme will include panel discussions, tastings and a n…
Bacardi has become the latest drinks firm to agree a global alliance with EcoSpirits, following Pernod Ricard and Rémy Cointreau The post Bacardi takes EcoSpirits deal global appeared first on The Spi…
