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Christchurch-based group acquires Volstead Brewing Co.
New owners acquire Volstead, investing in Christchurch's independent brewing, hospitality and the future of craft beer. The post Christchurch-based group acquires Volstead Brewing Co. appeared first on Beer & Brewer .
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The Bat & Ball team are set to reopen the historic Carlisle Castle Hotel
The team behind Redfern’s Bat & Ball Hotel are launching their second venue, taking over the historic Carlisle Castle Hotel in Newtown, with plans to reopen the neighbourhood pub in late 2026. Rather than reinventing the 150-year-old venue, the independent hospitality group says its focus will be on restoring and preserving one of Sydney’s most… The post The Bat & Ball team are set to reopen the historic Carlisle Castle Hotel appeared first on australianbartender.com.au .
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Four Roses Starts New Experimental Bourbon Line
As experimental releases proliferated among the American whiskey industries legacy distillers and newcomers, Four Roses has largely left the concept alone. Whenever I asked about this or other possible expansions, the answer that came back centered on the difficulty the distillery had keeping up with the demand for their existing products. But in mid-2026, Four …
by Editor3 viewsbourbon-whiskeynewsbourbonlimited-editionwhiskey-news - news
Finding New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers
Many Sommeliers are in hybrid roles these days – this could be you – it still counts and it still matters.
by Charlotte Cowan1 viewnewson-premisewines - news
Time & Materials Beer Company Earns BetterBev Recognition
PRESS RELEASE / June 29, 2026 (Reading, MA) – Reading’s TIme & Materials Beer Company has been recognized as a “green beverage producer” by the BetterBev program. The distinction was awarded by […]
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Bulleit Comes Out With Ultra-Aged Rye
More than fifteen years ago, the rising trend for classic and pre-Prohibition style cocktails drove a larger mixology boom, and with it came a craze and then supply crunch for rye whiskey. After decades of languishing in obscurity, this brought rye whiskey back into popular focus. One of the brands most sought after at the …
by Editor1 viewnewsrye-whiskeylimited-editionultra-agedwhiskey-news - news
Urbanna Pearl Oyster Tavern
By David Hunter If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a fan of craft beer — and there’s an even better chance you’re a fan of Virginia craft beer specifically. And if that’s the case, you know the feeling of sitting down at a restaurant and discovering they not only have your Virginia favorites available, […]
by Jeff Maisey1 viewbeerbrew-newsfood-and-brewnewsrestaurants-and-barsrestaurant - news
Maryland Wine Pioneers: Linganore Winecellars
What fifty years at Linganore can teach us about growing grapes, making wine, and […]
by Steve Lynch3 viewsfeatured-newsnews - news
Constellation Sees Reshaped Wine And Spirits Portfolio Drive Growth
Constellation Brands has posted sales up 3% on a comparable basis to $2.4 billion for its fiscal first quarter ended in May, with both its beer business and its reshaped wine and spirits range showing solid traction amid the difficult … Continue reading → The post Constellation Sees Reshaped Wine And Spirits Portfolio Drive Growth appeared first on Shanken News Daily .
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Columbia Distributing Completes Acquisition Of Pac NW RNDC Markets
Columbia Distributing has completed its previously announced deal with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) for certain wine and spirits distribution rights in Oregon and Washington. Financials weren’t disclosed. Columbia will begin sales of the new brands effective today. The new … Continue reading → The post Columbia Distributing Completes Acquisition Of Pac NW RNDC Markets appeared first on Shanken News Daily .
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News Briefs for July 1, 2026
•Washington’s Woodinville Whiskey Co., part of the Moët Hennessy portfolio, is introducing Woodinville Single Barrel Cask Strength 7 Year Bourbon and Woodinville Single Barrel Cask Strength 7 Year 100% Rye into national distribution. The distiller has long offered its single … Continue reading → The post News Briefs for July 1, 2026 appeared first on Shanken News Daily .
by cjelski2 viewsnewscharles-smithmoet-hennessyreal-wine-collectivewente-family-vineyardswoodinville-whiskey-co - news
BrewDog CEO steps down
BrewDog CEO James Taylor has left his role at the Scottish brewery. Just under four months since the business was acquired by US-based Tilray Brands. Taylor was appointed to the role at BrewDog last March. He took on the role at the same time as Lauren Carrol was appointed as COO. She will now help...
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Germany mulling tax increase on spirits
Germany is reportedly considering raising taxes on spirits by 20% next year, according to a local report from RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland.
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Bollinger launches PNAYC21
Bollinger has launched the seventh version of its 100% Pinot Noir series, PNAYC21, the second such wine to come mostly from its home cru of Aÿ, after PNAYC18 - but there the similarities end, writes Giles Fallowfield. The post Bollinger launches PNAYC21 appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Muted demand for “top end” spirits weighs on Edrington
Edrington has reported lower annual revenue and earnings, amid “subdued” demand for the spirits giant’s pricier products.
by Shivam Mishra1 viewnewsedrington - news
Rare Character goes national with Helmsman
Whiskey maker Rare Character has teamed up with Helmsman Imports to take its Pride of Anderson County series national The post Rare Character goes national with Helmsman appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Miona Madsen2 viewsnewsamerican-whiskeybourbonhelmsman-importsus - news
Hakkasan menu explores intersection of East and West
The Bar at Hakkasan in London’s Mayfair has created a drinks list featuring 20 signature serves for its 25th anniversary The post Hakkasan menu explores intersection of East and West appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Lauren Bowes1 viewnewscocktail-menuhakkasan-grouplondonon-trade - news
RNDC finalises sale of Oregon and Washington operations
Columbia Distributing has completed its purchase of Republic National Distributing Company’s operations in Oregon and Washington The post RNDC finalises sale of Oregon and Washington operations appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Nicola Carruthers2 viewsnewscolumbia-distributingdistributionoregonrndcus - news
Rauch acquires German functional drinks maker Kloster Kitchen
Austrian juices manufacturer Rauch is snapping up German functional drinks maker Kloster Kitchen for an undisclosed sum.
by Fiona Holland1 viewdealsnews - news
BrewDog CEO exits in wake of Tilray takeover
BrewDog CEO James Taylor has left the UK business after its takeover by US brewer and cannabis company Tilray Brands.
by Shivam Mishra1 viewnewsbrewdogtilray-brands - news
Wine and spirits sales rebound in Constellation Q1
Mi Campo Tequila owner Constellation Brands has started fiscal 2027 with an 8% rise in organic sales for its wine and spirits arm The post Wine and spirits sales rebound in Constellation Q1 appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Rupert Hohwieler1 viewnewsconstellation-brandsfinancial-resultshigh-west-whiskeymi-campo-tequilaus - news
Westward master blender departs
After 13 years at Westward Whiskey, master blender Miles Munroe has left the company to start his own brand, Grimoire Spirits The post Westward master blender departs appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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UK government proposes digital ID for alcohol sales
If passed, the change in UK legislation would permit the use of digital ID when purchasing alcohol in the country for the first time The post UK government proposes digital ID for alcohol sales appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Joe Rogers1 viewnewsalcohol-licensingdigital-idoff-tradeon-tradeuk - news
Eight Lands Organic Gin and Vodka show Speyside in new light
Speyside is known for its Scotch whisky but award-winning Eight Lands Organic Gin and Vodka proves the region also deserves recognition for its clear spirits The post Eight Lands Organic Gin and Vodka show Speyside in new light appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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