The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
WineGB · 11 Sept 2026
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The Crieff-based Glenturret Distillery, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, said to be defined not only by time, but by the impression it leaves behind. The Glenturret Remanence…
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New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK “Gluten removed, but aura added,” say Electric Bear of their new 4.5% ABV pale ale Californian Bruv. Loa…
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Can an Iowa craft distillery produce a rye whiskey worth chasing? Cedar Ridge's Nine & Three Quarters, aged nearly a decade, might just hit the sweet spot. Read the full article at Cedar Ridge Nine &…
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The Speyside-based GlenAllachie Distillery, has announced the launch of the fourth release in its limited-edition Sinteis Series. The GlenAllachie Sinteis Part IV (58.5% ABV) is a 10 Year Old cask-str…
Is it possible that 2026 could eventually be looked back on as the make-or-break year for Scotch whisky? In July, the U.S. finally lifted its 15 month tariff on Scotch, one that had contributed to a 1…
What love story led a couple to select an ex-Cognac cask single malt at Bladnoch? Discover Loch Maberry Chapter Three, limited to just 458 bottles worldwide. Read the full article at Bladnoch Loch Mab…
CAMRA’s Pub Heritage Group is appealing to experienced pub owners and operators to consider taking on the Star Inn, Netherton before its marketing period comes to an end. The Star Inn, Netherton. Phot…
What happens when Scotch whisky meets century-old Mongolian oak for the first time? The GlenAllachie's Sinteis Part IV reveals a bold, unprecedented experiment. Read the full article at GlenAllachie S…
Can a whisky truly capture the character of a single barley variety? Aberargie's new Expressions series lets you taste Golden Promise and Laureate side by side. Read the full article at Aberargie Expr…
What happens when the world's first naturally black gin meets a colour-changing can? Scapegrace's viral Black expression arrives in New Zealand's first UV-reactive RTD. Read the full article at Scapeg…
What happens when Islay peat meets full-term Cognac cask maturation? Kilchoman's bold new release balances smoke, stone fruit and spice in a vibrant single malt. Read the full article at Kilchoman Cog…
How do you honor a grandfather's legacy in Bourbon form? Neeley Family Distillery's 10-year-old PaPaw's Legacy Reserve offers a bittersweet, ever-replenished answer. Read the full article at Neeley Fa…
What makes Koopers Whiskey's newly relabeled Prodigal Son Bourbon a fitting tribute to coming home? Discover the four-grain blend behind this Texas release. Read the full article at Koopers Whiskey Un…
What drove DuBlasé Whiskey to launch three aged straight bourbons after an 82% sales surge? Discover the brand's biggest release since it debuted in 2021. Read the full article at DuBlasé Whiskey Debu…
After decades making whiskey for hundreds of famous brands, why is MGP finally putting its own name on a bottle? Meet Chapter One: Out of the Shadows. Read the full article at MGP Chapter One Bourbon:…
Ditching alcohol this October? UNDONE, Mock One and Oskar Blues have unveiled a new range of N/A spirits, cocktails and beer—but do they deliver on flavour? Read the full article at UNDONE & Mock One…
How is Breckenridge Distillery celebrating six years with the Denver Broncos? A limited-edition whiskey collection honoring one of football's most iconic plays. Read the full article at Breckenridge D…
Costco sells four Kirkland bourbons for $25 to $40, and three come from Barton 1792. But which one did 2,724 readers crown the best, and why? Read the full article at Every Kirkland Bourbon Ranked, Fr…
Beer has Oktoberfest and wine has Beaujolais Nouveau Day—so why has whisky never had its own annual moment? The SMWS aims to change that on 23 September. Read the full article at SMWS Launches Whisky…
Bladnoch Distillery has announced the launch of the third release in its limited-edition Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch series, which celebrates individuals who have a deep affinity with Scotland’s…
Neat, up, or on the rocks? Ever felt lost ordering whisky at a bar? Discover what each term really means and find the best way to enjoy your dram. Read the full article at Whisky Neat, Up, or On The R…
Like any new hobby, getting into bourbon can be fun and exciting. The category presents a wide swath of delicious expressions for novices to try, and discovering a bottle that particularly grooves wit…
