The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
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,…
15th July 2026 - St Austell Brewery has raised £10,000 following a successful charity golf day attended by customers, suppliers and partners from across the South West. The funds will support Children…
100% Belgian, 100% Trappist Travellers leaving Belgium via Brussels Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport or the high-speed rail terminal at Brussels-South can now take home an original souvenir.…
For the past month, as the high drama of the World Cup has kept sports fans glued to their televisions and smartphone screens, politicos and news junkies have been enthralled by a much lower drama unf…
Our editor in chief shares his go-to bars when visiting the Crescent City. The post A Guide to New Orleans Bars by Way of Tales of the Cocktail appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Last week, members of the brewing community in the South Puget Sound region of Washington attended a Brewers Association event with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland at Well 80 Brewhouse in Olympia. Th…
Restaurant wine pricing in the US has become "a particular pain point" for the category, according to Gino Colangelo, founder and president of Colangelo & Partners. The post US restaurants pushing win…
Can a celebrity collaboration deliver a serious single malt, or is it all about the name on the label? We taste Glenmorangie's Harrison Ford edition to find out. Read the full article at Glenmorangie…
What unites a 1975 Glenlossie, an Indian single malt and a closed Trinidadian distillery's rum? Discover Berry Bros. & Rudd's bold 2026 Odyssey collection. Read the full article at Berry Bros. & Rudd…
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Does peated whisky really belong only to cold weather and open fires? We put Johnnie Walker Double Black to the test with summer serves, cocktails, and pairings. Read the full article at Smoky Whisky…
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Whether world-renowned institutions with thorough cocktail programs or laid-back dives, bars have a knack for keeping patrons satiated with low-cost bites. But beyond the tried and true — say, a ramek…
What does a Scottish summer taste like? Eden Mill's new limited edition gin captures bright lemon, rhubarb and local berries—but with only 500 bottles, hurry. Read the full article at Eden Mill Releas…
The Kentucky-based Yellowstone Bourbon has announced the launch of the 2026 release in its annual Limited Edition series. Yellowstone Limited Edition 2026 (50.5% ABV) is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon pr…
Rickhouses are hard to miss on a whiskey distillery property. Sometimes called rackhouses, these tall, imposing buildings stand stoic and proud, almost sentient, as if they know the secrets lurking wi…
A recently opened whisky warehousing facility in Scotland has taken a digital-first approach from the get-go with Proof 8 The post Royal Elizabeth Bond cuts paper with Proof 8 appeared first on The Sp…
The Yorkshire-based Cooper King Distillery and Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery have announced the launch of a new collaborative release, said to showcase the camaraderie and transparency of the modern…
What happens when a whiskey brand's own founders are ousted? Uncle Nearest's court-appointed receiver just terminated Fawn and Keith Weaver—here's why. Read the full article at Uncle Nearest Founder F…
A coalition of trade groups is urging the Welsh government to remove glass from its deposit return scheme, which is "doomed to fail" The post WSTA: Welsh DRS on ‘same disastrous path’ as Scotland appe…
Bacardi-owned Patrón has teamed up with Becky G to create a limited edition Tequila bottle supporting a rainwater project in Mexico The post Becky G designs Patrón Tequila bottle appeared first on The…
Could a budget blend rival the likes of Springbank 15 and Dalmore for a fraction of the price? This 10-year-old Scotch might just be the best value dram out there. Read the full article at Why Symingt…
US buyers have re-engaged in the fine wine market in the second quarter of the year, the lasts data from Liv-ex shows, offsetting Asian buyers, who have taken “more of a backseat”. The post Fine wine…
While some whiskeys, like bourbon, have requirements for how long and in what type of barrel they are aged, there’s a little more flexibility in how the products are finished. And today more than ever…
BrewDog co-founder James Watt has made an offer to buy back the craft brewer just months after its sale to Tilray Brands. Watt says former Equity for Punks investors would receive shares in BrewDog fr…
Hundreds of grape seeds from Texas will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a research project examining the impact of cosmic radiation on grapevines. The project could lead to…
