industry-news
AI hype or reality? Wine sector weighs its next move
As AI reshapes discovery, wineries are engaging with the technology but still questioning its real-world value, according to a new report....
Spirits
industry-news
Kirkstall Brewery opens taproom in Leeds
Leeds-based Kirkstall Brewery is set to open The City Taproom on Sovereign Street near Leeds station tomorrow. The site, which is being...
new-releases
On The Rocks Launches Two New Flavors as RTD Margaritas Outpace Other Styles
As ready-to-drink (RTD) margaritas continue to outpace the hottest new styles, Suntory Global Spirits’ On The Rocks is aiming to cement its...
texas-beat
Southern Glazer’s Co-Founder Bennett Glazer Passes Away At 80
Bennett Glazer, who spent more than a half-century in the drinks industry, ultimately merging his family’s Texas-based distribution business...
texas-beat
Firestone Walker and Duvel USA to Acquire Stone Brewing From Sapporo
Firestone Walker and Duvel Moortgat USA have agreed to acquire the Stone Brewing brand from Sapporo USA for an undisclosed amount, Brewbound...
industry-news
Brown-Forman Reportedly Leaning Toward Pernod Tie-Up
As Sazerac reportedly prepares a $15 billion all-cash offer for American whiskey rival Brown-Forman, the latter’s controlling Brown family...
new-releases
The Whiskey Glut Won’t Lower Prices, but It Will Mean Older, Better Bottles
Whiskey has an oversupply problem. In both bourbon and Scotch, stocks are way up, consumption is flat to down, and many producers are...
industry-news
Top 10 award-winning Tequilas and mezcals
There's no denying the unstoppable force of agave spirits but how do you find the products worth dishing out for? The post Top 10...
industry-news
Camila Flechas wins Torres Brandy Zero Challenge 2026
Following the weekend's global final, Colombia's Camila Flechas has been crowned victor of the Torres Brandy Zero Challenge 2026 The post...
new-releases
Filliers Family Reserve 34YO is Belgium’s oldest whisky
Belgian distillery Filliers has released its oldest expression to date: a 34-year-old single grain whisky The post Filliers Family Reserve...
industry-news
Behind the celebrity spirits: people, stories & strategy
Is the perception of celebrity spiritschanging? And how are brands proving their credibility with on- and off-trade professionals? The post...
regulation-policy
Trump administration begins $166bn tariffs refund
The Trump administration has started processing US$166 billion worth of refunds on tariffs ruled unlawful by the US Supreme Court The post...