Whisky

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

The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), Single Cask Nation, and J.G. Thomson, has launched an enhanced version of its "Spirited" shareholder benefit programme.

Sutherland-based distillers, bottlers and blenders The Thompson Brothers has launched a £1.8 million crowdfunding campaign to help fund the construction of a cutting-edge sustainable distillery located in Dornoch.

Saltire Rare Malt, based in Falkland, Fife is raising a glass to 2025 as it celebrates further success in the whisky world through new global markets, new stockists and the assembling of an unrivalled team of whisky veterans boasting over a century of combined industry experience.  Single malt

Johnnie Walker has launched Johnnie Walker Vault, a new global luxury platform grounded in blending artistry – uniting bespoke blends, collaborations with cultural icons and luxurious experiences, all under one visionary banner. At the heart of the new platform is the artistry of Johnnie Walke

Wemyss Family Spirits has unveiled four new bonded warehouses at its Kingsbarns Distillery in Glenrothes, significantly boosting its whisky storage capacity to support future growth. This multi-million-pound investment, part of the company's ongoing expansion, will allow the family-owned spirits pro

Luxury Scotch whisky Chivas Regal has announced Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc as its global brand ambassador in a multiyear partnership, highlighting the brand’s growing influence in modern sports culture. Throughout the collaboration, Chivas Regal and Charles will encourage fans to forge

Scottish law firm MFMac is championing Scottish Whisky as a key sponsor of the Fife Whisky Festival 2025. MFMac has sponsored the festival since its inception in 2018 and the continuation of the partnership reinforces its commitment to Scotland's world-renowned whisky industry.

Diageo's Cameronbridge Distillery, a major producer of grain whisky, Gordon's, Tanqueray, and Smirnoff, is set to embark on a multi-million-pound decarbonisation project to electrify its operations and drastically reduce its carbon emissions by more than 90%. Facilitated by SP Energy Networks (SPEN)

Scotch whisky exports reached £5.4 billion in 2024, representing 1.4 billion 70cl bottles – or 44 bottles every second, according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). The figures, released today, show a decrease of 3.7% on 2023 exports by value. The SWA has called on the UK and Scotti

Loch Lomond Group has secured planning permission and started construction on a new distillery and visitor centre in Luss, Dumbartonshire, with completion anticipated for summer 2025. 

Set to revolutionise the private whisky bottling world, Edinburgh-based Scottish Edge 2024 champions Tailored Spirits Co has secured £100k funding at Scotland's biggest business funding competition and now launches its first-ever series of whiskies under the brand name The Experimental Series.

Angus Dundee Distillers, producers of Tomintoul and Glencadam single malt whiskies, saw turnover fall by nearly £20 million last year, according to their annual accounts. Pre-tax profits also decreased by 43%, dropping from £31m in 2023 to £17.6m to the end of June 2024. Turnover f

Stuart McCallum discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland's whisky industry in 2025, including potential tariffs, a slowdown in the Chinese market, and increased competition, while also noting the potential for growth in tourism. Scotland’s whisky industry is bracing for a tur