SWA: ‘ambitious’ free trade deals needed
Comments from David Frost follow discussions with International Trade Secretary Liam Fox.
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26 August 2016
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22 August 2016
BenRiach launches 15 new malt whiskies
The new releases include a dozen single cask BenRiachs, ranging from 16 to 40 years old.
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19 August 2016
Distillery namesakes offered festival entry
Speyside’s new Distilled festival is offering free tickets to anyone named after a distillery.
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18 August 2016
Single malt whisky set for Edinburgh return
Holyrood Park Distillery aims to start whisky distillation and to open to visitors in 2018.
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18 August 2016
Strathearn to auction first whisky bottles
One of Scotland’s smallest distilleries will hand-deliver bottle 001 to the highest bidder.
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17 August 2016
Clydeside distillery build begins in Glasgow
Glasgow’s historic Pump House is being converted into a £10.5m Scotch whisky distillery.
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15 August 2016
Scotch whisky returns to export growth
Export volumes rise for first time in three years, but value falls in mixed first half of 2016.
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10 August 2016
SMWS designs whisky personality test
Answering these questions should scientifically match you with your perfect whisky style.
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10 August 2016
Tourists flock to Scotch whisky distilleries
Scotch distilleries attracted a record total of 1.6m visits in 2015, up more than 20% on 2010.
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10 August 2016
Masters of Whisky: Diageo’s radical rethink
The end of Diageo’s educational programme signals a major change in philosophy for the company.
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09 August 2016
Arran toasts healthy profit growth
An increase in single malt exports helped Isle of Arran Distillers to record a £1m profit in 2015.
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09 August 2016
Diageo to axe Masters of Whisky programme
The influential US education and mentoring programme will close with the loss of about 40 jobs.
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08 August 2016
Benromach unveils new distillery exclusive
The Forres distillery has launched its second ever distillery exclusive.
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05 August 2016
Laphroaig welcomes your honest opinions
The search is on to find the most creative, humorous and honest views about the whisky brand.
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04 August 2016
Auchentoshan announces New Malt Order
Bartenders will be given the chance to create the brand’s 2017 limited edition single malt whisky.
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03 August 2016
Brexit ‘could trigger Scotch price hikes’
Import tariffs could be set to rise in the likes of South Africa and South Korea, says the SWA.
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03 August 2016
Obituary: Evan Cattanach (1935-2016)
From managing Cardhu to his pioneering ambassadorial work, a great Scotch whisky character recalled.
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03 August 2016
Haig Club Clubman introduced by Beckham
The single grain Scotch launched by the footballer will be joined by a new expression this month.
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29 July 2016
Whisky House opens at Singapore Changi
The new DFS store boasts the largest selection of single malts in Asia travel retail.
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29 July 2016
A year in Scotch: unpicking Diageo’s results
Examining the ups, downs and evolving trends of Scotch whisky’s biggest player over the past year.
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28 July 2016
Diageo eyes recovery despite Scotch decline
World’s leading Scotch whisky company reports improving trends for Johnnie Walker and Buchanan’s.
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28 July 2016
Scotch leads way in record IWSC year
From Balblair to Kilchoman, Scotland took five trophies and 427 medals in the annual contest.
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26 July 2016
Dalmore unveils limited edition Quintessence
NAS single malt Quintessence, finished in five Californian red wine casks, will be priced at £1,000.
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26 July 2016
Jack Daniel’s UK best seller claim ‘false’
Retail figures also include liqueur and RTD sales, blended Scotch brand The Famous Grouse claims.
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26 July 2016
Edrington profit falls in ‘challenging’ year
Macallan and Highland Park owner saw earnings reduced by global political and economic volatility.
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21 July 2016
BenRiach invests heavily in whisky stocks
Owner of BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh made reduced £7.3m profit in 2015, accounts show.
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20 July 2016
Johnnie Walker marks Tunick Bogotá project
Film tells story of nude photographer Spencer Tunick’s project among Colombia’s warring factions.
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19 July 2016
Jack Daniel’s beats Scotch to UK top spot
The American whiskey has overtaken The Famous Grouse as the UK’s most lucrative whisky in retail.
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18 July 2016
Hotel bar launches whisky experience
Guests can enjoy a tutored nosing and tasting session of different whiskies from around the world.
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15 July 2016
Chivas funds ‘innovative’ social start-ups
Five social enterprises share US$750,000 funding in culmination of second year of The Venture.
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14 July 2016
Tobermory offers chance to win rare malt
Two new whisky releases are part of a competition to win a bottle of Tobermory 42-year-old.
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13 July 2016
Hybrid whisky Huxley launched in Europe
Blend of Scotch, Canadian and American whiskies will be sold initially in Germany and Austria.
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13 July 2016
SMWS overhauls Edinburgh venue
The 28 Queen Street venue closes temporarily while it undergoes a £300,000 renovation project.
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07 July 2016
First Borders distillery gets green light
Plans have been approved for the first distillery in the Scottish Borders for almost 200 years.
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06 July 2016
Distell appoints new head of whisky
Andy Watts will be responsible for overseeing the SA group’s Scotch whisky portfolio.
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05 July 2016
Work begins on Lindores Abbey distillery
Building work is now underway following a lengthy excavation process at the historical site.