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The Macallan launches boutique in London’s Harrods
Edrington-owned whisky brand The Macallan has opened its first UK boutique outside of travel retail inside Harrods The post The Macallan launches boutique in London’s Harrods appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Joe Rogers3 viewsnewsharrodsoff-tradescotchthe-macallanwhisky - news
Italy launches new ‘crisis fund’ for winemakers in Trentino
The Italian Agriculture Ministry has approved a new crisis fund which will compensate winegrowers in Trentino who suffer a "significant" drop in income due to price volatility or unfavourable economic conditions, it said. The post Italy launches new ‘crisis fund’ for winemakers in Trentino appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Arabella Mileham3 viewsnewseuitalytrentinowine - news
Ardgowan gains £4.2m investment
Scotch whisky distillery Ardgowan has secured £4.2 million (US$5.5m) in funding as it works towards its first single malt The post Ardgowan gains £4.2m investment appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Nicola Carruthers3 viewsnewsardgowan-distillery-companydistilfundingscotch-whisky - news
10 award-winning English wines to drink during English Wine Week
A run of medals at the Global Wine Masters suggests the UK's producers no longer need patriotic goodwill to fill glasses. Here are 10 bottles to seek out for English Wine Week. The post 10 award-winning English wines to drink during English Wine Week appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by James Bayley3 viewsfront-page-draw-innewsenglish-sparklingenglish-wineenglish-wine-weektop-10 - news
Mobile bar built from combine harvester tours the US
A bar built into a combine harvester has been created by AB InBev to celebrate American farmers and US-farmed beer ingredients and is set to go on tour across the country this summer. db reports. The post Mobile bar built from combine harvester tours the US appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Jessica Mason2 viewsnewsab-inbevbarleybeerbeer-ingredientsbrewing - news
“Meaningful changes needed” | Hospitality reacts to Starmer departure
Figures from brewing and hospitality industry have said called on Keir Starmer’s successor to implement “meaningful changes” such as fairer taxation and improved market access for small producers following this morning’s announcement that the current prime minster is to stand down. This morning Keir Starmer announced his resignation as prime minster of the United Kingdom...
by Tim0 viewsnewsnews-analysis - news
Centre-Loire grabs attention in London
Terroir-driven, stylistically diverse and increasingly relevant in commercial terms, the wines of Centre-Loire were celebrated at this year's London Wine Fair. The post Centre-Loire grabs attention in London appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by db staff writer3 viewsexclude-in-article-adsnewsburchett-wine-foodcentre-loirefranceloire - news
Beer goggles: Guinness binoculars now available
An extremely limited-edition collectible, in the form of Guinness binoculars, have become available to fans who are willing to enter a social media contest. The post Beer goggles: Guinness binoculars now available appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Jessica Mason2 viewsnewsbeerbeer-gogglescontestdiageoguinness - news
UK gov uses tags to detect criminal drinking
Around 7,300 criminals will be forced to wear tags that can detect alcohol consumption during the Fifa World Cup tournament The post UK gov uses tags to detect criminal drinking appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Lauren Bowes3 viewsnewsalcohol-harmalcohol-related-crimecrimeuk - news
Olvi seals deal for Värska Originaal after hold-up
Olvi has acquired Estonian mineral water producer Värska Originaal after a court lifted a legal injunction that had put the deal on hold.
by Satarupa Bhowmik2 viewsdealsnewsolvi-group - news
Hook Norton collaborate with Five Points on cask release
Hook Norton, the Banbury-based brewery, has collaborated with London’s Five Points Brewing Co to create a new limited cask ale celebrating modern British brewing rooted in tradition. Points of Brew (3.8% Light Copper Ale) is described as a modern interpretation of a traditional English ale: soft, layered, balanced and highly drinkable. Together, the breweries set...
by Tim1 viewnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister
Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minster of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour party. In a statement this morning, the outgoing prime minster said that “every decision I have taken has been about putting the country first” and that is why he was resigning as leader of the Labour Party. He explained:...
by Tim1 viewnewsukunited-kingdom - news
Wine List of the Week: Willett’s at Belmond Cadogan
Douglas Blyde visits Willett's at The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, where a restored Chelsea landmark pairs polished British cooking with one of London's "most thoughtful" hotel wine lists, placing English still wines firmly in the spotlight without losing sight of international classics. The post Wine List of the Week: Willett’s at Belmond Cadogan appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Douglas Blyde1 viewnewsdouglas-blydelondon-wine-listswine-listwine-list-confidentalwlc - news
Bielle Unveils Its Own Canne Bleue, a New Single-Variety Rhum Agricole
Twenty-five years after Clément’s pioneering move, blue cane reaches Marie-Galante: Bielle gives it its own parcel-driven reading. Back in 2001, Habitation Clément released the world’s first single-variety rum with its Canne Bleue — a cuvée drawn entirely from the B69-566 variety, recognisable by its blue-violet stalks. The path was set. Guadeloupe followed in turn, with… Cet article Bielle Unveils Its Own Canne Bleue, a New Single-Variety Rhum Agricole est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
by Alexandre Vingtier0 viewsnews - news
Orlando Bloom becomes new face of Casillero del Diablo
The Pirates of the Caribbean star fronts the brand's new campaign, calling the tale behind its 'Devil's Cellar' one of the most "iconic stories in the world of wine". The post Orlando Bloom becomes new face of Casillero del Diablo appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Sarah Neish4 viewsnewscasillero-del-diablocelebcelebritychilemarketing - news
Starward lines up Rugby Australia deal
Australian whisky brand Starward has agreed to a multi-year partnership with Rugby Australia, commencing for the 2026 international season The post Starward lines up Rugby Australia deal appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Rupert Hohwieler3 viewsnewsaustraliamarketingstarwardwhisky - news
Six gold medal winning rosé wines under £20
Following The Global Rosé Masters earlier this year, we have picked out the sub £20 gold medal winning wines from the competition, with our top affordable drops hailing from Australia and Italy, as well as France – including one new celebrity-backed brand from Provence. The post Six gold medal winning rosé wines under £20 appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Patrick Schmitt4 viewsheadlinesnewsaustraliafranceitalyprovence - news
The GlenAllachie erweitert die Masters of Wood Serie um einen 19-jährigen Ex-Solera-Sherryfass-Single Malt
The GlenAllachie Distillery hat die neueste Abfüllung der preisgekrönten Masters of Wood Serie vorgestellt: einen 19-jährigen Single Malt Whisky, der in Ex-Solera-Sherryfässern gereift… Der Beitrag The GlenAllachie erweitert die Masters of Wood Serie um einen 19-jährigen Ex-Solera-Sherryfass-Single Malt erschien zuerst auf WHISKYFANBLOG.DE .
by Jörg Bechtold5 viewsnewsnotessonstigesbilly-walkerbourbonex-solera-sherryfass - news
Foam cocktails make a comeback in Asia’s bars
From Hong Kong to Osaka and Bangkok, bartenders are reviving foam-topped cocktails as drinkers seek more immersive, multisensory experiences. Once a hallmark of the molecular mixology boom, foam is being used to add visual drama to cocktails in an era where, once again, more is more. Rebecca Lo reports. The post Foam cocktails make a comeback in Asia’s bars appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Rebecca Lo3 viewsnewsasiabars - news
Jim Beam launches new Bar Serve RTD
The new 10 per cent ABV bourbon and cola format is designed to offer consumers a convenient take on the classic mixed drink.
by Deborah Jackson2 viewsnewsspirits-rtd - news
Dorothy’s brings all-day dining culture to Mayfair
Dorothy’s, a newly opened restaurant on Savile Row in Mayfair, is pledging to bring all-day European wine and café culture to the capital with a drinks programme championing regional wines. The post Dorothy’s brings all-day dining culture to Mayfair appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Amelie Maurice-Jones3 viewsnewslondonmayfairrestaurants - news
Merlot SA Announces the 2026 Merlot Top 10 Winners
Merlot SA is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Taransaud Merlot Top 10 Competition, marking the fifth year of celebrating excellence in South African Merlot.
by SA Wine Industry4 viewsarticlenewsmerlot-samerlot-top-10 - news
Rebranded accreditation aims to raise draught beer standards
A new industry-backed accreditation backed by the national brewers is designed to bring together cellar hygiene, staff training, clean glassware and serve standards to help pubs deliver a consistently great pint. Cask Marque is rebranding its all-beer accreditation, Beer Marque, as the Perfect Pint Promise following extensive consumer research and an industry trial. Cask Marque...
by Tim1 viewnewsukunited-kingdom - news
The Last Round: Why the wine trade must fight for the restaurant and the on-trade
Britain's hospitality sector is facing an existential crisis, and the wine trade can no longer afford to treat it as someone else's problem, writes Benjamin Jack. Cutting hospitality VAT isn't just about saving restaurants – it's about protecting the future of wine itself. The post The Last Round: Why the wine trade must fight for the restaurant and the on-trade appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Benjamin Jack3 viewsfront-page-draw-innewsbbpaon-traderestaurantuk-hospitality