Jacopo Mazzeo explores how India’s fast-growing whisky sector is gaining traction in the UK, with premium single malts building distribution and the UK–India FTA set to sharpen their competitive edge, while also opening new opportunities for Scotch in the world’s largest whisky market Given the state of the global economy, India’s recent performance is genuinely impressive. Its overall GDP stood at $2.04 trillion…

While supermarkets may be anticipating a major jump in spending during the World Cup, new data from Circana has said this is “unlikely”.  Looking back at Euro 2024, the data provider said that increases in beer sales did not translate into higher overall consumer spending.  Beer sales volumes grew by 0.9% year-on-year during the summer of 2024, when England reached the Euro 2024 final.

Toni Osoba looks beyond sparkling to assess the styles and regions driving growth in UK wine With over 1,100 vineyards in the UK at the time of writing, it’s hard to ignore the speed at which the UK (predominantly English and Welsh) wine industry is growing. Ten years ago, when asked about premium alcoholic beverages produced in Britain, the first thought for many…

Winemaker and wine writer Chris Boiling takes us through three big trends for summer ’26 There’s something about summer that turns drinking into a ritual rather than a reflex. It’s not just about what’s in the glass – it’s the condensation on the outside, the late sunset, the real group chat and the long table laden with drinks. But what will…

Jo Gilbert caught up with the indies showcasing some of the top sparkling portfolios in the UK to find out how they balance their non-Champagne ranges – and what’s driving growth Navigating the sparkling category can feel a bit like playing a game show. Consumers on the search for the ultimate sparkling high must climb through the ranks of Prosecco, cava crémant and…

With a climate that’s getting warmer by the year, drought-resistant grapes are essential for southeastern Spain. Lizzy O’Riordan heads to Murcia’s Jumilla and Almansa with Gil Family Estates to learn more… When we arrive in Jumilla, the clouds are heavy with water, and before long they begin to spit tiny droplets. It’s strange for this area in south eastern Spain, where…

As economic pressures continue to squeeze the alcohol industry, independent retailers are being especially impacted, Miles Beale, CEO of the WSTA, said during yesterday’s opening of the London Wine Fair.  While the entire industry is affected by ever-growing tax burdens and declining consumer confidence, Beale noted that smaller merchants are particularly struggling to keep pace with the rapid rate of…