Whisky

Heriot-Watt's internationally recognised centre of excellence in brewing and distilling is set to undergo a 21st century transformation to ensure a sustainable and profitable future for both industries. The university is seeking to raise £35 million in order to realise our vision of building a

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers (MSWD) has appointed Niel Hendriksz as its new managing director. 

The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), Single Cask Nation, and J.G. Thomson, announced a positive trading update at its AGM. The company has achieved double-digit revenue growth in the first four months of the year, leading to improved year-on-year profitabili

A whisky and gin distillery based on the remote Hebridean isle of Islay has been selected as the only spirits producer to appear in a new global film series presented by B Lab Global and produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions highlighting some of the world’s most impactful businesse

Global spirits business International Beverage has concluded a major expansion programme at its headquarters in Airdrie, completing the build of six new state-of-the-art bonded warehouses at the site.  Representing a £7 million investment, the new warehouses are part of an upgrade of stor

The renowned Isle of Skye restaurant, The Three Chimneys, and the island's oldest distillery, Talisker, are elevating their collaboration to champion the rise of the gastro-distillery. In spring 2024, The Three Chimneys and Talisker came together for the first time to launch an immersive pop-up dini

Award-winning Scottish drinks producer Bothy Trading has secured a significant retail partnership with the Co-op, stocking its Hipflask Spirits and Gunshot Whisky in 107 stores across Scotland. The deal marks the second national retail listing for the Hipflask brand, which also launched in select Mo

A new £1.3 million coopering facility, Trossachs Cooperage, is set to launch in Callander, Stirlingshire, this May, heralding a significant vote of confidence in Scotland’s whisky industry. Johnston Carmichael has played an instrumental role in bringing the venture to fruition by connect

MacDuff International Scotch Whisky Limited and InchDairnie Distillery Limited have merged into a single entity – InchDairnie Whisky Limited.

Falkland-based independent whisky bottler Saltire Rare Malt is celebrating a successful first year of operation. Since its launch twelve months ago, the Fife company has achieved significant international reach, shipping its curated whiskies to collectors and stockists across Europe, Latin America,

Grant Strachan discusses the risks associated with investing in Scotch whisky casks, highlighting recent fraudulent activities, and advises potential buyers on the essential due diligence required to protect their investments in an unregulated market. The recent BBC documentary Disclosure: Hunting t

The whisky distillery that featured in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen is set to be transformed into a low-carbon operation after securing planning permission from Highland Council.

Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has completed the commissioning of its new distillery near St Andrews, with production of both gin and single malt whisky now underway. The producer's first cask – a Scottish Oak cask – was filled on Monday 7 April. The occasion marks the end

Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, has highlighted Scotch whisky's role as a "passport to attract international investment" during a visit to New York. Concluding a trip focused on promoting Scottish trade, Mr Swinney chaired a roundtable discussion with representatives from the Scotch Whisky

US President Donald Trump has announced potential new tariffs on imports, proposing a 10% levy on goods entering America from the United Kingdom. The prospect has caused significant concern within Scotland's whisky industry, for which the US market is paramount, generating approximately £1 bil