Whisky

Ian Macleod Distillers, the owner of Rosebank Distillery, has reported a 20% dip in pre-tax profits to £33.8 million for the year ending 30 September 2023, despite a 1% increase in turnover.

Glen Moray single malt Scotch whisky has taken a swing at the world of golf, becoming the new official whisky of the Senior Open. The three-year, six figure partnership will commence this summer when the prestigious championship – Europe’s only senior major – returns to the home of

Family-owned Ian Macleod Distillers has shared an update on the progress of its new single malt whisky distillery – Laggan Bay. The new distillery is a partnership with The Islay Boys, whose newly completed brewery sits next to the distillery at Glenegedale, close to Islay’s beautiful La

The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) board, owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has reported year-on-year EBITDA growth of £0.5 million for the first quarter of the year, slightly exceeding expectations. The board has said the company's focus remains on maintaining a high-quali

A family-owned distillery near St Andrews has launched a multi-million-pound programme of investment to significantly increase production and capacity for its award-winning single malt whisky.

This week (15-17 May) the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) will visit Washington DC and, alongside the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), meet with members of Congress and partners in the United States with 25 months remaining to avoid the reinstatement of the 25% tariff on Sing

Glasgow-based whisky bottler and blender Hunter Laing has unveiled impressive financial results, reporting record revenue and profits as it prepares to introduce its inaugural whisky from its newly constructed Islay distillery. The business posted an operating profit of £11 million for the fis

After more than a decade in the making, Shetland is gearing up to welcome its inaugural whisky distillery, Lerwick Distillery, slated for opening later this year. Founded in 2022 by Martin Watt, Caroline MacIntyre and Calum Miller, whose backgrounds in chartered accountancy, hospitali

Ferovinum and The Borders Distillery Company Limited have agreed a £35 million funding package to support the distillery for the next three years. The new arrangement will enable The Borders Distillery to grow its business and develop its core strengths in advance of the eventual release of it

R&B Distillers has secured planning permission from Argyll and Bute Council to establish the Machrihanish Distillery in Campbeltown. Furthermore, R&B Distillers has acquired a controlling stake in Caskshare.com, an eCommerce platform and bottler specialising in single cask spirits.

GlenWyvis distillery, the only community-owned distillery in Scotland, has announced another opportunity to buy shares in the venture. Located near Dingwall, the distillery aims to raise up to £2 million to allow it to increase production and to drive tourism to the local community.

New whisky data analysis has revealed that in 2023 whisky prices at retail were 50-75% higher than at auction, making it far more economical to purchase whisky at auction than at a whisky shop.

The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) has reported steady progress in its preliminary results for the fiscal year 2023.

In celebration of ‘World Storytelling Day’, Scottish Whisky bottler The Single Cask – home to a warehouse in Glenrothes of over 3000 casks – has expanded its team with two senior hires. Jan Damen joins as general manager with Helen Stewart takes the role of brand marketing ma

A family business in Orkney has begun construction of the island's newest whisky distillery, which will create jobs and support carbon reduction. Deerness Distillery Ltd has secured £246,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for the £820,000 development. Construction is underwa