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A (green) fairy tale
One of the world’s most infamous spirits – absinthe – is flying high once again in the UK, says Sarah Miller...
The future looks fruity
The trend towards fruit-infused brews is ripening nicely, says Michael Donaldson...
Keep calm and stay compliant
Pervinder Davies has some advice on best practice when faced with an alcohol licence breach...
Less is more
Joelle Thomson asks: Are we drinking less wine, better wine, or different styles of wine, and how is the industry adapting?
Sunny outlook for hop harvest 2025
Hop heads unite – it’s that time of year again and Michael Donaldson says things are looking great for this year’s fresh hop brews...
A bittersweet choice
Amid the growing sober-curious movement, non-alcoholic aperitivi might just be the next big thing, says Sarah Miller...
Tick the boxes
Pervinder Davies has some advice on common mistakes when it comes to alcohol licensing and how to avoid them...
Best of the Bay’s bunch
Joelle Thomson explores the diversity of New Zealand’s second-biggest wine region...
All go for agave
From relatively small beginnings, tequila and mezcal are building a strong UK fan base, as Sarah Miller explains...
Looking ahead
Michael Donaldson has some tips on trends to watch in 2025 for New Zealand’s brewing industry...
Jingle all the way
The busiest time of the year is upon us – Pervinder Davies has some festive season survival tips for licensed premises...
All for a good cause
Joelle Thomson watches a winemaking community get behind a very worthy cause...
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…