Whisky

In just over 18 months since launching in January 2024, Tailored Spirits Co has scaled from a niche Scottish start-up to a globally recognised whisky partner, having won major Scottish start-up competition Scottish EDGE to now reaching clients in 14 countries across the globe in the UK & Ireland

Following the Treasury's announcement that the Autumn Budget will be held on 26 November, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called on the Chancellor to implement a multi-year freeze on spirits duty. Mark Kent, the SWA's chief executive, argued that the Chancellor's previous decision to increas

Islay native Adam Hannett has officially been appointed master blender at Bruichladdich, a move that recognises his decade-long leadership in production at the progressive Islay distillery. Mr Hannett, 42, takes on the title after 10 years as head distiller, during which time he has helped define th

Scotland's oldest privately-owned whisky distillery Bladnoch has announced a partnership with the 27th annual Wigtown Book Festival.

Robertson Construction Northern has this week completed a third warehouse at the Benromach Distillery on the outskirts of Forres for Scotch whisky and premium spirits specialist, Gordon & MacPhail, part of the company’s long-term investment into the future of the business and continued co

A historic distillery in Speyside is set to become a whisky resort.

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 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 revenue decline to