Indie Brands has extended its UK portfolio by adding a Mezcal producer that provides business support to other Mezcal families. Mezcal Union is so-called because it was set up with the aim of creating unity among Mezcal-producing families. It has its own brands – Mezcal Union Uno and Mezcal Union Viejo – which will be available in the UK via Indie Brands. The story of…

Californian brewery Firestone Walker triumphed at the International Beer Challenge 2017 awards as its Union Jack IPA scooped the coveted Supreme Champion gong. Expert judges from across the industry gathered in central London to re-taste every gold medal winning beer from the 2017 IBC. They awarded trophies for the best beer in a range of categories, and one of the most competitive was ales above…

Britain leaving the European Union would be bad news for the wine trade, with exchange rate issues likely to erode already tight margins, suppliers have warned. As David Cameron gears up for a referendum and seeks a better deal from the European Union, OLN asked key wine suppliers how Brexit – shorthand for Britain leaving Europe – might affect their businesses. “It would be a…

The Scotch whisky industry is celebrating the no vote on Scottish independence and hopes it will lead to economic stability in the years ahead. Fifty-five per cent of Scots voted to remain in the union and squashed fears that the entire UK would be plunged into financial and political chaos. David Frost, chief executive at the Scotch Whisky Association, said:
 
“The people of Scotland have made…

The Champagne House which produces Tesco’s Finest Premier Cru and Finest Grand Cru Vintage has opened a new £10 million cellar. Union Champagne’s new facility is built underground over two stories and holds 16,500 hectolitres of reserve wine. It is fitted with a sophisticated cooling system to ensure the wine is maintained at an even temperature throughout the year. The cellar features another room with…