Drink Articles

William Wemyss, founder and director of Wemyss Family Spirits, said that the UK spirits industry has experienced “a sense of déjà vu” following Donald Trump’s recent announcements on international trade.

Retailers are reporting a growing demand for alcohol-free drinks – but producing quality low and no alcohol wine presents challenges. Sarah Kidby spoke to the experts to find out if a zero alcohol English wine could be on the horizon.

European-style fruit-led beer has become Britain’s fastest-growing beer trend, Tesco confirms.

CAMRA has named Grain Brewery’s porter Slate as the best in the Strong Stouts and Porters category of the Champion Winter Beer of Britain competition at the Great British Beer Festival Winter.

Soft fruit grower Sandy Booth has turned his attention to English wine with the launch of his inaugural wine collection.

Merseyside farmer and influencer Olly Harrison recently launched his own brand of gin, made by Wrekin Spirit – with part of the proceeds going to charity.

Murphy and Son has announced its new partnership with the University of Nottingham’s Centre of Brewing Science, which is set to bring a wealth of benefits for the industry.

The comedian is co-owner of Dutch Barn Vodka, which is made with British apples.

Somerset-based cider producer Thatchers has won a court appeal against supermarket chain Aldi following claims that store had “copycatted” the appearance of manufacturer’s Cloudy Lemon Cider.

The Roxwell Chequers Community Benefit Society, which saved the Chequers Inn in Roxwell, Essex, has been announced the runner-up in the Pub Saving Award 2024 competition.  

Rising global temperatures and the emergence of hardier varieties have seen a rise in the number of vineyards popping up in Denmark and Sweden.

Spirits manufacturer Cumbria Distilling Co. has announced its double win at a national gin competition.