Whisky

Steph Innes considers the merits of Geographical Indication protection following a victory for Scotch whisky in South America. Last month, Scotch whisky became the first-ever foreign product to gain Geographical Indication (GI) status in Argentina. Products labelled as Scotch whisky in Argentina wil

The Scottish family-owned drinks group, William Grant & Sons, has reported a near one-third drop in profits for the 2024 financial year. The distiller, renowned for brands like Glenfiddich and Hendrick's Gin, posted a pre-tax profit of £388 million, a 30% decrease from the previous year.

A landmark trade deal signed today between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, is set to deliver a £190 million boost to the Scottish economy. The agreement will see tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to India halved from 150% to 75%, with the potential for

The GlenAllachie Distillery is undertaking a major sustainable expansion, installing a state-of-the-art system set to cut energy use in its wash distillation process by over 90%.

CBRE has advised a premium spirits firm on the acquisition and fit-out of two major new office spaces in London and Glasgow. The real estate advisor supported Suntory Global Spirits across both locations, providing a full suite of services including leasing, turnkey project delivery, and project and

Tenkyo Distillery has release KAZE Founder's Reserve LEGACY, a unique whisky that embodies a deep connection between Scotland and Japan, created in tribute to the distillery's late founder, Shunsuke Koike.

The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), Single Cask Nation and J.G. Thomson, has launched a new luxury private cask programme. The new programme, Artisan Casks, will allow private individuals the chance to purchase an individual cask, to appreciate and enjoy th

In celebration of King Charles’ III visit to Campbeltown, multi award-winning distillery Glen Scotia presented The King with a bespoke bottling of its 25-year-old single malt whisky.

Glasgow-based whisky giant Edrington, owner of The Macallan, has reported a significant downturn in its financial performance, with pre-tax profits slumping by 26% and core revenue falling by 10% in the year to the end of March. The company saw pre-tax profits fall to £274.4 million and revenu

Edinburgh-based Tailored Spirits Co, a start-up that specialises in privately owned whisky, has experienced a remarkable 900% year-on-year revenue growth, with Q1 2025 figures surging to 900%, up from £110,000 in Q1 2024. This milestone positions Tailored Spirits Co as one of the fastest-growi

Independent Scotch whisky distillery Ardgowan is to be formally opened today by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes as its first casks are filled since building concluded earlier this month. Founded in 2017, the west coast firm is led by whisky entrepreneur Roland Grain and distillery manager Laura Da

The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has launched a new franchise in Vietnam.

Bladnoch Distillery has unveiled Wave II: Distillery & Spirit single malt whisky, the second release in The Wave Master Distiller’s Collection.

A historic walled garden on an estate with ties to Robert Burns and Winston Churchill is set for a new chapter, as plans for a private whisky distillery have been officially approved.

Blended whisky brand The Famous Grouse has again made available an edition of its whisky for Father's day with the label instead reading 'The Famous Dad'.