The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
Two former Clase Azul Tequila executives have joined forces to create a new brand, called Blended Blue Tequila The post Ex-Clase Azul exec debuts US’ ‘first’ luxury blended Tequila appeared first on T…
Following yesterday's 2026 rankings from The Real Review's 'Top Wineries of Great Britain' tasting, in which all of the top 30 wines hailed from England, Anthony Rose analyses the current state of UK…
From Hong Kong to Tokyo, Asia's drinks industry came together in June through education, tasting experiences and major trade events, as mixologists, sommeliers and sake makers celebrated craftsmanship…
Cape Town based beer writer Lucy Corne is penning a new edition of Beer Safari, Africa's craft beer travel guide, and has launched a crowdfunder campaign to assist with some of the travel costs. For Z…
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame is inviting guests to take their seats for something special with the launch of its new Dining Experiences - a collection of premium events des…
• British Beer and Pub Association forecasts that over 64 million pints of No and Low beer will be sold across June, July and August • This is an increase of over eight million pints from last year, a…
Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “Thanks to the World Cup, we've seen millions of extra pints sold off the back of home nations matches. “Given the nail-biting stakes…
Dr Nathan Skillen is an assistant professor of sustainability at Heriot-Watt University’s International Centre for Brewing and Distilling. Here he outlines how data and AI are central to brewing and d…
A half a million pounds-plus refurbishment of The Greyhound in Cromford is confirmed to begin this August, marking the next major step in the return of one of Derbyshire's most recognisable buildings.…
It’s predicted that more than 64 million pints of no and low beer will be sold this summer, an increase of over eight million from 2025. According to the British Beer & Pub Association, the growth is…
More than 64 million pints of No and Low beer will be sold this summer, an increase of over eight million from 2025, according to new research. New analysis from the British Beer and Pub Association s…
The team behind Isle of Arran Brewery have returned home from the Scottish Indie Beer Awards with a big haul of honours. Brewery boss Gerald Michaluk (pictured left) was there to help with the event,…
What happens when a rye-based aquavit is aged in a barrel that once held hot sauce? Wigle's limited Spicy Eau de Pickle delivers a bold, briny answer. Read the full article at Wigle Whiskey Partners W…
Think you might be getting stuck in a rosé rut? Now you can find a pink wine that fits your present mood or preferred food at an evening masterclass in London on 10 September. The post Find out what t…
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"Music and whisky have always gone hand in hand for me – there's nothing quite like putting on a record with a dram in hand"
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A 15-year-old all-malt Scotch for less than most 10-year-olds? Green Label just hit a record £34.99 on Amazon, but is this deal actually worth your money? Read the full article at Johnnie Walker Green…
Can one sherry cask show Glengoyne at its richest? This Whisky Shop exclusive delivers dried fruit, spice and oak in style. Read the full article at Glengoyne 2010 The Whisky Shop Exclusive Single Cas…
What happens when a Dream Theater guitarist, a pop-rock legend and 40 distilleries collide? Hoochenanny 2026 has the all-star, all-whiskey answer. Read the full article at Hoochenanny Festival Expands…
"My gran, who started Hendersons over 60 years ago, was from Glasgow, so bringing the business here feels incredibly special"
Can a blended Scotch really stand alongside the finest single malts? Dewar's Master Blender Stephanie Macleod has spent her career proving it can. Read the full article at Dewar’s Master Blender Steph…
It was neither hell nor high water that felled 21st Amendment Brewery. Its closure last fall came from a less biblical calamity: overexpansion and underperforming sales. The canned-beer pioneer began…
What happens when a cult west coast distillery peated to 30PPM meets the sweetest sherry cask? The Heart Cut's 543-bottle Ardnamurchan release has the answer. Read the full article at The Heart Cut Te…
"I wasn't really a people person before... Learning for Life and working in hospitality pushed me out of my comfort zone"
The COO of Proof 8 advises on how to utilise the latest tech to boost business and create more efficient, transparent ways of working The post Why whisky’s digital revolution starts in the warehouse a…
Dunnet Bay Distillers has commenced production at its £5 million (US$6.7m) Stannergill Distillery in Caithness, Scotland The post Stannergill Distillery starts production appeared first on The Spirits…
The new Spanish brandy from Bodegas Juan Gil is the brand’s first made with 100% Monastrell grapes The post Juan Gil Reserva Solera Brandy makes UK debut appeared first on The Spirits Business.
As Tequila gains momentum in the Middle East, luxury brand Komos has reported double-digit growth in Dubai every year since its launch The post Komos: Dubai gives Tequila ‘global visibility’ appeared…
With Tequila hitting a new world auction record in recent weeks, and WineFi offering its first premium Tequila investment barrels, is the agave spirit set for a new boom? Arabella Mileham reports. The…
