Trends

Raising a dram to English whisky

Rabbie Burns would be spinning in his grave at the news, but English whisky is fast becoming an established industry, gaining a small, but rapidly growing fan base.

Media

Deadline for London Wine, Beer and Spirits competition looming, so don’t miss out!

The 2022 London Competitions deadline is now approaching (February 28). If you have a spirits, wine, or beer brand that you are looking to get awareness on in 2022, London Competitions can help you with that.

Importers

Paddles up! An inside look at Christie's Wine & Spirits auctions

Tim Triptree MW and international director, Christie's Wine & Spirits department, shares insights into their auction process, quality assurance, and what's hot in the international wine & spirits space amongst collectors.

Trends

No booze please, we’re British: Low and no alcohol see soaring demand

As a result of the soaring demand, drinks producers are now muscling in on the act to offer a wide array of no and low-alcohol offerings, and it’s a sector that independent drinks merchants ignore at their peril.

Wines

Best in Show by Country (South Africa) - Du Toitskloof Wines

Du Toitskloof Wines share their challenges of the past year, and what winning Best in Show at the London Wine Competition means to the brand and their overseas markets.

Trade Bodies

Wines of Chile's UK director Anita Jackson tells us why the South American country a must-stock for independents

What makes Chile such a special wine-producing nation, and what is Wines of Chile doing to support UK independent drinks retailers? Helen Arnold caught up with the generic body's UK director Anita Jackson to find out.

Trade Bodies

Wine Australia's Laura Jewell on how independent merchants can get the most out of the country's vast wine offering

The generic marketing body Wine Australia offers essential information and advice in getting the best from the country’s wines, as well as dedicated support for the independent sector, explains Laura Jewell.

Merchants

How Vino Wines is gearing up for the all-important festive season

Like most in the off-trade, Andrew Lundy, managing director of Edinburgh-based Vino Wines, sees the biggest uplift in his sales during the festive period.

Merchants

How Taurus Wines is cashing in on Cava, with sales fizzing over

Despite so-called Prosecco fatigue, it is still the house Prosecco that is the best seller “by a country mile”, outselling the next sparkler by five to one.