Spirits and Distilleries

4+ week, 11+ hour ago   (954+ words) The shandy is enjoying an unlikely revival, with Shandy Shack betting that Britain is ready to rediscover one of its most familiar summer drinks. For years, shandy has been the undercelebrated default if you wanted a gentler alternative to a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (448+ words) IT was a tough job but someone had to do it. Gary Bethune admits his spirits rose when it came to selecting a dram for the traditional Captain’s Malt at Royal Dornoch, and he enjoyed a glass or two along…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1043+ words) While Barolo gets the prestige, neighboring Barbaresco is making great wine too. In fact, these Barolo masters also make wines in Barbaresco too. Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen's Most Recent Stories “I wish consumers approached Barbaresco with curiosity rather than…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (265+ words) Mount Gay, the world's oldest running rum distillery, has launched its Exceptionally Aged Collection with its first-ever clear age statements. Exceptionally Aged 15 (43% ABV, $90) and Exceptionally Aged 25 (47% ABV, $199), limited to 4,942 and 2,376 bottles worldwide. Both expressions were shaped across three generations of…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (16+ words) CBS News Hugo Spritz replacing the fan-favorite Aperol...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (571+ words) GEELONG distiller Sebastian Reaburn will cast his expert eye and palate over products from around the world at this year’s Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards. The Anther Spirits co-founder has been part of the judging panel since the Royal…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (352+ words) A York-based coffee liqueur has been named England's best in its category at the 2026 World Drinks Awards. The accolade is believed to be the first time a Yorkshire-produced coffee liqueur has received the title at a major international spirits competition....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (246+ words) British rock group The Stranglers has partnered with Caskade Drinks to bottle a single malt Scotch whisky named for the 1982 single, Golden Brown. The new release was distilled at Craigellachie Distillery in Speyside and aged in Sherry casks for 14 years....

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (452+ words) The beer is a deeply complex sour ale, blended from several beers of varying ages and aged in oak barrels over a number of years. Funky Monk’s beat 243 other entries from 16 African countries to take the top spot in the…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (434+ words) "For consumers, awards can act as a trusted guide. Faced with a crowded shelf of unfamiliar brands, a medal from a trustworthy platform can instill confidence and nudge them towards the product" Ashwin Balivada CEO of Cheers Group, who mastered…...