The Spirits Business

12/12/2025

The US whiskey category is back down to earth, to an extent, but international markets can present a new era of sustained growth.

12/12/2025

William Grant & Sons’ Glenfiddich is reshaping the nature of luxury via a mix of new whiskies and its Aston Martin Formula One collaboration.

11/12/2025

‘Tis the season for butter to be officially classed as one of the core food groups – bad news for our cholesterol, but great news for SB‘s seventh Drink of Christmas.

'Tis the season for butter to be classed as an official food group – bad news for our cholesterol; great news for SB's seventh Drink of Christmas.

11/12/2025

English rum distillery Two Drifters has secured a loan from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund to enable it to increase production and further invest in UK and international sales.

English rum Two Drifters has secured a development bank loan to enable it to increase production and reach more customers

11/12/2025

With a swathe of indulgent, dessert-forward liqueurs hitting shelves recently, we explore whether these flavours are a flash in the pan or key to the category’s longevity.

A swathe of dessert liqueurs have launched recently; we ask whether this trend is a flash in the pan or key to the category's longevity.

11/12/2025

Bottles of Italian liqueur Disaronno have been recalled from stores in the UK over possible glass contamination.

11/12/2025

The Republic National Distributing Company has appointed Marc Sachs as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

11/12/2025

Argyll and Bute Council has granted planning permission to Stock Spirits UK for a new distillery and visitor centre on the grounds of Inveraray Castle.

Argyll and Bute Council has granted planning permission to Stock Spirits UK for a new distillery on the grounds of Inveraray Castle.

11/12/2025

It’s not often The Spirits Business spends a weekend in one of the world’s most famous winemaking regions. But when Renais invites you to the annual Fête des Vins de Chablis, you accept to learn how the area influenced its terroir-forward gin.

When Renais invites you to the annual Fête des Vins de Chablis, you accept to learn how the area influenced its terroir-forward gin.

11/12/2025

Keep things merry and bright this Christmas with our present recommendations for the spirits fans in your life.

Keep things merry and bright this Christmas with our present recommendations for the spirits fans in your life.

10/12/2025

This year has truly put the Scotch category in limbo. From Donald Trump’s on‐again, off‐again tariffs to the UK government’s refusal to engage with the subject of spirits duty, the sector hasn’t known whether it’s coming or going all year.

From US tariffs to the UK government’s refusal to keep its duty promises, the Scotch sector hasn’t known whether it’s coming or going all year.

10/12/2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and also the season of gifting, so here are a few new spirits from November to add to your shopping list.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and also the season of gifting – here are a few new spirits from November to add to the wishlist.