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Are beers getting better?
Michael Donaldson reflects on the lessons from New Zealand’s biggest night in beer...
A question of origin
With the UK gin category so crowded, Sarah Miller looks at how products’ provenance is increasingly under the microscope...
Great Southern Land
A medley of quirky and downright difficult grapes are thriving in Australia, as Joelle Thomson discovers...
Ready for kick-off
Pervinder Davies has some tips for sports venues when it comes to alcohol licensing compliance...
Time for some new thinking
With times getting tougher, Michael Donaldson, reflects on new ways to draw in the punters…
Ready for rum?
Sarah Miller examines the growth of British rum and its place in the UK spirits landscape...
Community engagement – the silent superpower
Pervinder Davies explains why getting the community behind your business is a crucial part of success…
Joy with the “heartbreak grape”
A Central Otago winery continues to make major waves internationally with its Pinot Noirs, as Joelle Thomson explains…
A Scotch evolution
Far from standing still, the world of Scotch is undergoing something of a transformation, as Sarah Miller explains...
That’s the spot
Pervinder Davies has some advice on how to choose the right location for your licensed premises…
The best yet
Chair of Judges, Michael Donaldson, reflects on a stand-out year for the New World Beer & Cider Awards…
A one-stop wine tour
Take a wine tour around the Southern Hemisphere, all in one event says Joelle Thomson…
English whisky makes its mark
Sarah Miller looks at the rapidly developing English whisky industry and the innovations behind it…
Top reds from the Bay
Joelle Thomson delves into the latest edition of the book regarded as a “must-have” for wine lovers everywhere…
The right message
Alcohol advertising and promotion can be a tricky area – Pervinder Davies explains what you need to know...
High hopes for hops
As the IPA style continues to evolve, Michael Donaldson picks hops as a major influence in what lies ahead…
Time to rethink vodka
Vodka is on the up in the UK market says Sarah Miller, as producers champion eco-credentials and flavourful character in some unique new releases…
World’s best wine book returns
Joelle Thomson delves into the latest edition of the book regarded as a “must-have” for wine lovers everywhere…
Selling at the cellar door
Cellar doors are a popular summer staple and provide an important connection between wine brands and consumers. Pervinder Davies explains what businesses need to know…