Diageo Scotch strikes halted at last minute
Strike action across Diageo’s Scotch distilleries was due to commence on 17 September.
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17 September 2019
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16 September 2019
Macallan reveals colour-focused Edition No 5
The latest in the limited edition series showcases the ‘uniquely bold’ colour of Macallan’s whisky.
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16 September 2019
Macallan 1979 joins Fine and Rare series
The 40-year-old single malt joins Macallan’s growing collection of vintage whiskies.
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13 September 2019
Rare Scotch investment drops for first time
The value of rare Scotch whisky sold at auction has fallen for the first time in 10 years.
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13 September 2019
Lagavulin reveals 2019 Jazz Festival malt
A 21-year-old matured in refill and recharred casks celebrates the festival’s 21st anniversary.
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12 September 2019
Chivas Brothers opens Glasgow HQ
The whisky firm’s Blythswood Square base is said to be ‘a vote of confidence’ in Scotch’s future.
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12 September 2019
Bowmore relaunches 19 Year Old Amazon whisky
The second edition of the Amazon exclusive follows the expression’s ‘overwhelming success’.
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12 September 2019
Glenrothes to release first 40 Year Old malt
The Speyside distillery’s new ‘unrepeatable’ limited edition has been made using now-retired stills.
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11 September 2019
Lagavulin cask transformed into bass drum
The Islay distillery collaborated with drum specialist Majetone and the Rhythm and Booze Project.
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11 September 2019
Kilchoman launches 100% Islay 9th Edition
The 2019 release is said to represent ‘an unbroken chain of creation from barley to bottle.’
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11 September 2019
Charity rare whisky auction fights cancer
The Scotch industry has donated rare and vintage whiskies to fund the Beatson Cancer Charity.
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09 September 2019
Dewar’s debuts ‘innovative’ Caribbean Smooth
The rum cask-finished Scotch whisky is the first in a new series of ‘innovative’ blends.
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07 September 2019
Lakes releases first in new malt series
The English distillery has unveiled the first of its Whiskymaker’s Reserve expressions.
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06 September 2019
Tomatin debuts rum and Sherry-finished malts
The new limited editions have been finished in Caribbean rum and Amontillado Sherry casks.
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06 September 2019
Two new Fettercairn malts land in duty free
The Highland distillery has released 16- and 23-year-old travel retail-exclusive single malts.
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05 September 2019
‘Ultimate’ whisky auction set to fetch £4m
Almost 500 rare whiskies and nine casks will be offered for sale by Sotheby’s later this month.
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04 September 2019
Chinese whisky ‘won’t compete’ with Scotch
Pernod Ricard has said its Chinese distillery won’t ‘cannibalise’ Scotch whisky’s market share.
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03 September 2019
First cherry-matured Irish whiskey unveiled
Method & Madness’ latest releases include a single pot still whiskey finished in cherry wood.
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03 September 2019
Diageo distilleries ‘disrupted’ amid strikes
All of Diageo’s Scotch operations will be affected by strikes resulting from a pay dispute.
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03 September 2019
Glenfiddich launches Grand Cru wine finish
The 23-year-old single malt is the first in the Speyside distillery’s new Grand range.
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03 September 2019
Jura releases chinkapin-finished whisky
The 13-year-old Jura Two-One-Two is the first in a new series from the island distillery.
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03 September 2019
Whisky researchers make yeast discovery
A major research project is underway into yeast’s impact on the creation of whisky flavour.
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02 September 2019
Littlemill releases 29 Year Old for £2,750
The Private Cellar release contains ‘some of the last’ whisky laid down before Littlemill closed.
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02 September 2019
Arran reveals new look and two new malts
Isle of Arran Distillers has created a ‘new identity’ for its Lochranza site’s core range.
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02 September 2019
Laphroaig 16 Year Old debuts on Amazon
The Islay whisky will be available exclusively through the online retailer in Europe.
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02 September 2019
Climate change-resistant barley gene found
Scientists have discovered a barley gene which could help future-proof barley against drought.
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30 August 2019
Scotch distillers prepare for no-deal Brexit
The Scotch whisky industry has urged the UK government to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
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29 August 2019
Mackmyra launches ‘first’ AI-created whisky
The Swedish distillery’s new Intelligens single malt was designed using artificial intelligence.
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29 August 2019
SWA drops lawsuit against Virginia distiller
The Scotch Whisky Association has reached an ‘amicable resolution’ with the US distillery.
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29 August 2019
Pernod Ricard builds China whisky distillery
The drinks giant has started building a malt whisky distillery in Sichuan province.
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29 August 2019
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old joins core range
The Speyside distillery has launched a Sherry cask-finished whisky as a permanent release.
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28 August 2019
Sliabh Liag’s Donegal distillery approved
The Irish producer will soon start building its new €6m whiskey and gin distillery.
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27 August 2019
SWA urges government for clarity on Brexit
The Scotch whisky industry could risk losing its legal protections abroad without a clear direction.
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23 August 2019
Glen Moray’s Graham Coull leaves for Ireland
Glen Moray’s distillery manager is set to join Ireland’s Dingle distillery in October.
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23 August 2019
Macallan named among world’s top attractions
The Speyside distillery has been named one of Time Magazine’s 2019 Greatest Places to visit.
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22 August 2019
Rye-finished Chivas headed for Australia
Chivas Extra 13 is decorated with ‘iconic images of Americana’ and inspired by Prohibition.