Whisky casks continue to outperform traditional and alternative investments, including gold, according to Braeburn Whisky's 2022 Whisky Cask Market Report. The report's BC20 Whisky Cask Index observed an average projected growth of 14.95% for whisky casks, a 1.7% increase from 2021. Laphroaig, Staoi
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Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), reported better-than-expected financial results for the year ended 31 December 2022.
A new Orkney whisky venture has revealed construction plans for an £800,000 distillery, the first to open on the Orkney mainland in 138 years. Run by husband and wife, Stuart and Adelle Brown, Deerness Distillery is already producing a number of Orkney-inspired spirits — includ
Stills have been installed at Port of Leith Distillery, marking a milestone in whisky making at the UK’s first vertical distillery as it prepares to open in summer 2023.
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has slammed the decision by the Chancellor to raise duty on Scotch Whisky by 10.1%, in one of the largest tax hikes in recent decades, and further increase the competitive disadvantage faced by spirits. In the budget, the Chancellor increased duty across all four
Jeremy Hunt has been urged to freeze duty to fulfil the pledge made in 2019 to “ensure our tax system is supporting Scottish whisky," as over two thirds of adults support freezing the duty.
Inverness’ first distillery in 130 years has officially opened, reconnecting the highland capital with its proud but lost whisky and brewing history. The £7.5 million Uile-bheist distillery and brewery on River Ness, powered by a low carbon sustainability centre on site, is expected to a
Alison McRae, senior director of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, discusses the expected negative impacts of the Scottish Government's proposed alcohol advertising ban. Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that she intends to step down was certainly a notable moment last week and it has brought with it
One of Scotland’s premier whisky companies, The Edrington Group, faces the threat of a production shut down as workers vote over strike action.
The team behind the Port of Leith Distillery has announced plans to create more than 50 local jobs as the towering Leith landmark prepares to open this summer.
Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated entirely to Scotch whisky, reported performance with organic net sales up +23%, in its half-year results for the six months ending 31 December 2022, compared to HY23. This firm attributes the strong performance to its strategic focus on portfolio
The Scotch Whisky Experience, an attraction operating from the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, has begun work on a £3 million refurbishment of its premises.
Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to more than £6 billion for the first time in 2022, according to figures released today by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). In 2022, the value of Scotch Whisky exports was up 37% by value, to £6.2bn. The number of 70cl bottles exported also grew b
Inspired by the success of Scotch whisky, Matugga Distillers has launched a private cask ownership programme to the public. The distillery is offering people the chance to tap into the emerging market of rum cask ownership and to be "part of Scotland’s distilling history", with whisky expert C
Drinks sector companies including Diageo and Tennent's Lager have joined forces to challenge the Scottish Government over its potential plans to restrict alcohol advertising and marketing.