Slingsby Gin owner enters administration

Published: 22 January, 2026

UK-based Spirit of Harrogate, owner of Slingsby, will enter administration with the businesses’ assets being put up for sale.

Great British Drinks Company acquires Black Sheep Brewery

Published: 22 January, 2026

The newly formed Great British Drinks Company, backed by the family entrepreneurs behind Paramount Retail Group, has acquired Yorkshire’s Black Sheep Brewery in a £6.5m restoration deal.

Brands Report 2026: American whiskey

Published: 21 January, 2026

The bestselling American whiskey ranking is largely the same as last year. Old Forester has replaced Jim Beam in the top 10, while the other nine are either the same or one place adri­ft.

BCB London announces refreshed educational programme for 2026

Published: 21 January, 2026

The UK’s largest trade fair, BCB London, returns to Tobacco Dock on 11 to 12 May with a new educational programme.

Brands Report 2026: World whiskies

Published: 20 January, 2026

Japan leads the pack of whisky outliers, taking half the split and cementing the country’s standing

The Drinks Trust marks 140 years with Face It Together campaign

Published: 20 January, 2026

The Drinks Trust has announced a refreshed edition of its Face It Together campaign, launched to mark the charity’s 140th anniversary.

Brands Report 2026: Cognac

Published: 19 January, 2026

There’s finally some real excitement at the top of the list as the 16-year reign of Hennessy is ended by Rémy Martin.

Cava is pushing for premium perception

Published: 22 January, 2026

Increasing grape values and showcasing longer-aged wines are among the initiatives being harnessed by cava producers to improve the way consumers see the sector. Shay Waterworth reports

Mermaid Gin's Xavier Baker on cracking the US market

Published: 20 January, 2026

Mermaid Gin launched a decade ago as one of the pioneering brands in a new wave of British, craft premium gin. Now, the Isle of Wight brand has set its sights on the US and has outlined 2026 as a year of expansion in the region. 

Eagle Bar at The Chancery Rosewood appoints Maura Lawrence Milia as general manager

Published: 15 January, 2026

As general manager of Eagle Bar, Milia will oversee day-to-day operations, team leadership, and guest experience at the rooftop venue, working closely with Liana Oster, director of bars at The Chancery Rosewood.