Whisky

The contribution of the Scotch whisky industry to the UK economy reached £7.1 billion in 2022, according to a new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

This Spring, the oldest distillery on Skye, Talisker and five-star rated restaurant, The Three Chimneys, have announced they will come together for the first time to launch ‘The Three Chimneys at Talisker’, a unique Pop-Up dining experience. A concept from the revered restaurant’s

Elgin-based whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has announced the appointment of Phillip White as its new chief executive, effective from early April 2024. Mr White will lead the family-owned company as it moves into its next chapter of development, focusing on international growth of its own br

In a move to strengthen its foothold in the lucrative American Whiskey market, whisky curator The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) has successfully acquired the entire trade and assets of Single Cask Nation, a renowned US-based bottling brand. The deal, structured with an initial payment and a potent

Falkirk Distillery has announced the launch of its first whisky, marking the region's return to whisky production after three decades. The milestone has been reached thanks to the dedication of Falkirk Distillery founder, George Stewart, and his daughter, Fiona Stewart, whose dream has now been real

Angus Dundee Distillers, owner of Tomintoul and Glencadam malt distilleries, has embarked on a project to construct a malt whisky distillery and a visitor experience in Chun’an, China. The initiative marks a significant expansion for the distillery, strengthening its foothold in the lucrative

Stirling Distillery, nestled beneath Stirling Castle, has expanded its whisky repertoire with the introduction of a new blended malt whisky. Castle Rock is their newest whisky release made from carefully selected Speyside single malts. Hand-picked by distillery owner Cameron McCann, the whisky is a

Inverclyde-based Ardgowan Distillery has appointed David Keir a new sales and marketing director as it begins construction on its £20 million state of the art ‘cathedral of whisky’. With more than 25 years’ experience building premium spirits brands, including Bruichladdich,

Scotch Whisky Investments (SWI) has toasted the opening of its new whisky storage and warehousing facility at Glenrothes in Fife. Comprising four whisky storage warehouses, maintenance and bottling buildings and offices, this £10 million investment marks the first phase of longer-term developm

Independent Scotch whisky distillery The GlenAllachie has been awarded a substantial grant from the Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (SIETF) to install technology that will improve its energy efficiency. Owned by Scotch whisky veteran Billy Walker, the Speyside-based single malt produc

Stirling Distillery has filled its first whisky cask with newly made spirit - the first time whisky has been made in Stirling for 171 years.

Whisky firm Gordon & MacPhail has reported a substantial increase in profits and turnover, with significant contributions from the successful sale of an 80-year-old single malt and robust growth in Asian markets.

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has praised the Chancellor's decision to maintain the current 10.1% alcohol duty rates, providing a much-needed reprieve for the sector, saying that the decision to cancel a further hike provides “much-needed stability” for distillers. The decision sho

Scottish craft spirit producer North Point Distillery has launched its Dalclagie Highland Single Malt Whisky. Located at the Forss Business and Energy Park in Caithness, formerly a U.S. Navy base, North Point Distillery has received international acclaim for their range of small-batch expressions of

A rare bottle of Macallan whisky has sold for £2.2 million making it the highest-priced whisky to ever be sold at auction.