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University Café owner honoured as Coca-Cola’s ‘Local Royalty’
Trade

University Café owner honoured as Coca-Cola’s ‘Local Royalty’

SLTN · 27 Oct 2026

New to Pot Still Irish Whiskey? Start With These 5 Medal Winners
Spirits

New to Pot Still Irish Whiskey? Start With These 5 Medal Winners

The Whiskey Wash · 27 Oct 2026

Starlight Distillery 25th Anniversary Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review
Spirits

Starlight Distillery 25th Anniversary Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

The Whiskey Wash · 27 Oct 2026

The Dalmore 102 Proof 12 Year Old Single Malt Unveiled
Spirits27 Oct 2026

The Dalmore 102 Proof 12 Year Old Single Malt Unveiled

Why did The Dalmore build a brand-new recipe instead of just boosting its 12-year-old? Discover the casks behind its 51% ABV 102 Proof release. Read the full article at The Dalmore 102 Proof 12 Year O…

The Whiskey Wash
6 Award-Winning Tennessee Whiskeys That Aren’t Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7
Spirits27 Oct 2026

6 Award-Winning Tennessee Whiskeys That Aren’t Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7

Is there more to Tennessee whiskey than Old No. 7? These six award-winning bottles, including one that scored 97 points, prove the state has plenty to offer. Read the full article at 6 Award-Winning T…

The Whiskey Wash
Looking for Cask Strength Bourbon Under $75? These 5 Have the Medals to Back Them Up
Spirits27 Oct 2026

Looking for Cask Strength Bourbon Under $75? These 5 Have the Medals to Back Them Up

Can award-winning barrel proof bourbon still cost under $75? These five medal winners, from 108.4 to 129 proof, prove it does. So which would you open first? Read the full article at Looking for Cask…

The Whiskey Wash
We Asked 8 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated White Wine? (2026)
Wine27 Oct 2026

We Asked 8 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated White Wine? (2026)

White wine is a reliable go-to for many drinkers. It can bring crisp, saline edges, juicy tropical fruit notes, or even rich, nutty flavors. For its diversity, palatability, and low-ABV nature, the ge…

VinePair
The Dalmore launches new 12 Year Old single malt
Spirits27 Oct 2026

The Dalmore launches new 12 Year Old single malt

The Highland-based Dalmore Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition 12-year-old expression. The Dalmore 102 Proof Aged 12 Years, has been bottled at 51% ABV, equivalent to 102 proo…

The Whisky Wire
Uncle Nearest Won 5 Gold Medals at the San Diego Spirits Festival 2026 While in Receivership
Spirits27 Oct 2026

Uncle Nearest Won 5 Gold Medals at the San Diego Spirits Festival 2026 While in Receivership

Which brand swept five of eight whiskey Golds at the 2026 San Diego Spirits Festival—while in court-ordered receivership? See every winner. Read the full article at Uncle Nearest Won 5 Gold Medals at…

The Whiskey Wash
Velfrey makes Welsh wine history with international trophy triumph
Wine27 Oct 2026

Velfrey makes Welsh wine history with international trophy triumph

Pembrokeshire vineyard wins prestigious Glass of Bubbly trophy and gold medal, plus two silvers, competing against Champagne and sparkling wines from around the world. A family-run vineyard in Pembrok…

Vineyard Magazine
The Highest-Rated IPA in Every State (2026) [MAP]
Wine27 Oct 2026

The Highest-Rated IPA in Every State (2026) [MAP]

India Pale Ales are the darling of the United States craft brewing industry. The style is the most produced among U.S. craft brewers, accounting for roughly 50 percent of the segment’s off-premise sal…

VinePair
Maranges: Burgundy's youngest village appellation is coming up in the world
Wine27 Oct 2026

Maranges: Burgundy's youngest village appellation is coming up in the world

In the flow...

Decanter
Budvar 0.0 retains the flavour of the original, says brewer
Beer27 Oct 2026

Budvar 0.0 retains the flavour of the original, says brewer

Budweiser Budvar UK has further fortified its range of authentic Czech beers with the rollout of a 0.0% lager. It is available in can now. Made with the same ingredients, techniques and maturation use…

Beer Today
The Beer Slide, part of a £1m cask ale campaign
Beer27 Oct 2026

The Beer Slide, part of a £1m cask ale campaign

Greene King has launched the latest chapter of its Legendary Beers, Centuries in the Making campaign, the Beer Slide. The television advertisement at the heart of the £1 million campaign brings a cele…

Beer Today
DWAAR SIPAHI: Globus Spirits’ PX Sherry-Finished Whisky
Spirits27 Oct 2026

DWAAR SIPAHI: Globus Spirits’ PX Sherry-Finished Whisky

What happens when aged Indian single malts meet PX Sherry-finished Scotch? Globus Spirits' new DWAAR SIPAHI aims to find out, launching across six Indian markets. Read the full article at DWAAR SIPAHI…

The Whiskey Wash
Columbia Distributing Completes RNDC Alaska Acquisition
Spirits27 Oct 2026

Columbia Distributing Completes RNDC Alaska Acquisition

How did one distributor build a four-state beverage empire across the Pacific Northwest? Columbia Distributing's RNDC Alaska deal completes the map. Read the full article at Columbia Distributing Comp…

The Whiskey Wash
Amity partners with Simply Cook on Indian recipes
Beer27 Oct 2026

Amity partners with Simply Cook on Indian recipes

Recipe kit provider Simply Cook have partnered with Amity Brew Co to develop a curry-house-inspired feast with a cold craft beer, made for sharing. The collaboration comes as new research from SimplyC…

Beer Today
WhistlePig Joins American Whiskey Association as CEO Alex Roberts takes board seat
Spirits27 Oct 2026

WhistlePig Joins American Whiskey Association as CEO Alex Roberts takes board seat

Why has Vermont rye specialist WhistlePig joined the American Whiskey Association, and what will CEO Alex Roberts bring to its board? Read the full article at WhistlePig Joins American Whiskey Associa…

The Whiskey Wash
Guild Members: Time to Vote for Your Brewer of the Year + Beer of the Year
Beer27 Oct 2026

Guild Members: Time to Vote for Your Brewer of the Year + Beer of the Year

You have until 4th November to vote The nominations have been reviewed, the shortlists have been made, so it's now time to vote for your Brewer of the Year (sponsored by SIBA) and the Beer of the Year…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Guild Members Invite: Hepworth & Co Brewers Tuesday 27th October (Today)
Beer27 Oct 2026

Guild Members Invite: Hepworth & Co Brewers Tuesday 27th October (Today)

We're hosting a special evening at the brewery on Tuesday 27th October, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, to celebrate the launch of two new limited-edition cask beers, both brewed with corn. The evening will…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Guild Members Invite: Pellicle — Issue 1: Joy // THE LAUNCH PARTY
Beer27 Oct 2026

Guild Members Invite: Pellicle — Issue 1: Joy // THE LAUNCH PARTY

We're throwing a party for the release of Pellicle — Issue 1: Joy and you're invited! It's being hosted by Runaway Brewery in the upstairs room of their brewery tap in Stockport on Thursday 12 Novembe…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Hepworth & Co Brewers Joins the Guild as an Industry Partner
Beer27 Oct 2026

Hepworth & Co Brewers Joins the Guild as an Industry Partner

A warm welcome and a thank you goes to Hepworth & Co Brewers, the latest to support the Guild as an industry partner. Independent by nature. Passionate about beer. Proud of our heritage. Established i…

British Guild of Beer Writers
Lost for 136 Years: Harvey’s Brings Forgotten Victorian Beer Back to Life
Beer27 Oct 2026

Lost for 136 Years: Harvey’s Brings Forgotten Victorian Beer Back to Life

A chance discovery in the East Sussex archives has led Harvey’s Brewery to recreate a long-lost recipe from 1890, bringing a forgotten chapter of Lewes brewing history back to life. Lewes, East Sussex…

British Guild of Beer Writers
From Mersea to Melton, a popular oyster stout returns
Beer27 Oct 2026

From Mersea to Melton, a popular oyster stout returns

Round Corner Brewing has reunited with Colchester Oyster Fishery to bring back Melton-on-Sea, a distinctive 4.5% ABV oyster stout. This is the third time the two independent producers have brewed toge…

Beer Today
Meet the sommelier: Lasse Peder Nielsen of Copenhagen's Restaurant Koan
Wine26 Oct 2026

Meet the sommelier: Lasse Peder Nielsen of Copenhagen's Restaurant Koan

'I think I could drink Champagne at any time of day...'

Decanter
Sale of Whisky Joe’s Bar in Paisley is a ‘rare opportunity’
Trade26 Oct 2026

Sale of Whisky Joe’s Bar in Paisley is a ‘rare opportunity’

"Whisky Joe's has built a loyal following in Paisley by getting the fundamentals right..."

SLTN
Saltire Rare Malt Unveils 15-Year-Old Inchgower Cigar Malt
Spirits26 Oct 2026

Saltire Rare Malt Unveils 15-Year-Old Inchgower Cigar Malt

What makes a whisky the perfect partner for a fine cigar? Saltire Rare Malt's 15-year-old Inchgower Cigar Malt Edition 2 offers a rich answer. Read the full article at Saltire Rare Malt Unveils 15-Yea…

The Whiskey Wash
The Dalmore Aged 17 Years Review
Spirits26 Oct 2026

The Dalmore Aged 17 Years Review

What happens when The Dalmore finishes a 17-year-old Highland malt in three rare González Byass sherry casks? We pour a dram of its newest core release to find out. Read the full article at The Dalmor…

The Whiskey Wash
News in brief: Electric Bear, Beak, Brew Toon, and more…
Beer26 Oct 2026

News in brief: Electric Bear, Beak, Brew Toon, and more…

A round-up of stories and snippets from brewing and hospitality, and the latest business news in brief Electric Bear Brewing Co more than £620 for Off The Record through sales of their beer, I See Pri…

Beer Today
Smoke, Spice, and Speyside: Tasting Benriach Whiskies At Portland’s Premier Whiskey Club
Spirits26 Oct 2026

Smoke, Spice, and Speyside: Tasting Benriach Whiskies At Portland’s Premier Whiskey Club

How does Benriach weave smoke into most of its whiskies? We joined a Meet Your Maker tasting in Portland, from Malting Season to The Twenty Five, to find out. Read the full article at Smoke, Spice, an…

The Whiskey Wash
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