The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Although consumers may give it little thought, the packaging that their wine arrives in needs almost as much careful consideration as the liquid itself. New legislation, environmental concerns and the…
This week, the inaugural Old Vine Photography Competition crowned winners from Australia, Bolivia and Spain, as Alessia Antinori began her presidency of Primum Familiae Vini. Elsewhere, IGNI explored…
Adie Broswon Breweries (ABB) has signed a long-term manufacturing partnership with United Breweries Limited (UBL), as it seeks to strengthen production capacity in North India. The post Adie Broswon B…
Vinewatch Ltd have been appointed by Plumpton College to install Phase 1 of their Digital Vineyard. The Digital Vineyard is thought to be a world-first because it involves the deployment of remote sen…
In the latest blow to Australia’s suffering wine sector, Heartland Wines, a beloved winery celebrated for its robust reds, has called in administrators after revealing around $3.6million debt. The pos…
By Sarah Stott and James Snowden. As the UK wine industry matures, growers are increasingly faced with important long-term decisions. The UK vineyard area has expanded rapidly, while climate projectio…
Sazerac-owned Fireball Cinnamon Whisky has released a pair of sneakers with a custom-built compartment designed to hold a Stash Flask The post Fireball creates hightops with whiskey pouch appeared fir…
Their Majesties The King and Queen have visited the Hall & Woodhouse Badger Brewery in Blandford, Dorset to mark the beginning of the company’s 250th anniversary. Hall & Woodhouse was founded in 1777…
I covered a comprehensive haul of English wines on my website for English Wine Week, including a load I found at the London Wine Fair in May. Re-reading this piece, I noticed a fascinating pattern. Th…
Pechuga is controversial in the mezcal world. And now an emerging subcategory of the subcategory is helping to redefine—and perhaps complicate—the wider pechuga paradigm.
From peeling potatoes in his family's Stockport restaurant to building one of the UK's leading wine distributors, Paul Boutinot has spent more than five decades challenging convention in the wine trad…
Crouch Valley Trade Tasting 2026. The second annual Crouch Valley Trade Tasting took place at Brewhouse and Kitchen in Chelmsford, bringing together seventeen producers from across the region for a wa…
In the wake of the recently released “Sauvy B” from Trinchero Family Wine and Spirits and famed winemaker Joel Gott, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether wine-based RTDs, particularly those that pro…
Our best recipes for the city’s homegrown drinks, Ramos Gin Fizz to the Roffignac.
Fruit Focus celebrated its 40th anniversary at the beautiful Bradbourne House East Malling on 8 July 2026. Dedicated to the UK fruit sector Fruit Focus is an industry event held in partnership with th…
Otium Wine Estate, where ‘delinquent peacocks’ roam the vines, releases its first English rosés. Otium Wine Estate, perched on the Hampshire Hangers above the historic village of Selborne, has release…
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Shropshire-based Joule’s Brewery has secured planning approval for a £2m investment into the restoration at The New Inn in the Birmingham suburb of Harborne. The post Joule’s Brewery granted permissio…
Adelaide University is developing laser-based technology that could identify dangerous chemicals inside unopened spirits bottles The post Laser technology could combat deadly fake alcohol appeared fir…
Nyetimber-owned English distillery The Lakes has launched its limited edition Chocolatier whisky in the UK. The post Lakes brings chocolate-inspired single malt to UK appeared first on The Spirits Bus…
UK-based Agave Artisan’s inaugural release is a ready-to-serve (RTS) Naked Margarita made with single estate Tequila and organic Mexican citrus The post The Naked Margarita debuts in UK appeared first…
Canadian non-profit association for cider makers Cider Canada has received federal support to expand into international markets. db looks into what this could mean for the category's prosperity. The p…
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Rhys Oldfield co-founded the wildly successful Be At One chain of venues and is now building up his Saviour Bars concept The post Be At One’s Rhys Oldfield on making ‘cocktails for the masses’ appeare…
Among the wine sector's few growth areas right now is rosé – but a stylistic drift towards excessive leanness could damage the balance that built its appeal, argues Patrick Schmitt MW. The post Patric…
The director of the Irish Whiskey Association, Eoin Ó Catháin, has joined the board of the World Spirits Alliance The post IWA director joins World Spirits Alliance board appeared first on The Spirits…
Asahi UK has recorded an uplift in sales during June driven, in part, by the 2026 World Cup. The company said it had a 22.6% increase in beer sales during week four, week-ending 27 June 2026 in the of…
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Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the launch of a new Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon release, which is said to bring together two distinct mashbills. Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash (50% ABV) is a…
Bays Brewery is teaming up with Paignton Zoo again to launch the latest addition to its 2026 Charity Brew range, the return of much-loved animal ale Tall Order. Available in bottle, cask and beer box,…
