Second whisky distillery planned for Arran
Isle of Arran Distillers has confirmed plans to build a second distillery on the Scottish island.
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22 March 2016
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21 March 2016
Speyside distillery auctions first bottle
One of the first bottles of whisky to be distilled at the distillery is to be auctioned this week.
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21 March 2016
Arran founder Harold Currie passes away
The founder of Arran distillery and veteran of the D-Day landings has passed away at the age of 91.
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17 March 2016
Law loophole to allow smaller whisky samples
Moray Council has become the first in the UK to allow smaller pours of whisky samples at tastings.
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16 March 2016
UK freezes tax on Scotch whisky
UK government recognises Scotch as a ‘vital industry’ and freezes excise duty in its 2016 Budget.
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Teacher’s Highland Cream given makeover
The blended Scotch whisky has been redesigned to appeal to entry-level consumers.
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Bunnahabhain introduces Feis Ile day trip
The Islay distillery is giving whisky enthusiasts the chance to visit the 2016 Feis Ile for the day.
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11 March 2016
Highland Park Ice celebrates Viking heritage
Limited edition 17-year-old bottling follows on from Orkney distillery’s Valhalla Collection.
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10 March 2016
Glenfarclas releases 50-year-old bottling
Limited edition launch marks halfway point in Speyside distillery’s Family Collector Series.
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09 March 2016
New London bar to ‘demystify’ whisky
The founders of London’s Worship Street Whistling Shop are opening a dedicated whisky bar this week.
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08 March 2016
Laphroaig adds Lore NAS bottling to range
New bottling aims to celebrate distillery’s two centuries of whisky-making knowledge and tradition.
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08 March 2016
Campbell named new Grouse master blender
Cutty Sark blender Kirsteen Campbell replaces Gordon Motion as master blender of The Famous Grouse.
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07 March 2016
New Dornoch distillery seeks crowdfunding
Dornoch Castle Hotel owners seek crowd funding to kick start build of new Highlands distillery.
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04 March 2016
Wolfburn distillery unveils inaugural whisky
The Thurso distillery is releasing the area’s first Scotch whisky in 150 years later this month.
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03 March 2016
Kilchoman Sanaig gets global roll out
The Islay distillery’s Sherry-influenced malt will form part of Kilchoman’s core portfolio.
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02 March 2016
Scotch sales in UK begin to pick up
Although despite showing signs of recovery, the SWA warns Britain is still a ‘fragile’ market.
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02 March 2016
Scotch whisky exports: ripe for recovery?
After three consecutive years of shipment declines, where does the industry go from here?
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01 March 2016
Bruichladdich defends transparency move
The Islay distiller claims its publication of The Classic Laddie recipe next month is legal.
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01 March 2016
Glenmorangie moves into sunglasses
The Scotch brand has created a bespoke line of sunglasses fashioned out of used whisky casks.
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01 March 2016
Lagavulin 8yo bottling marks bicentenary
Famously smoky Islay distillery celebrates 200th birthday with two releases of special expression.
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29 February 2016
Whiskies paired in ‘food cocktail’ duets
Rare breed Galician beef with your Mortlach? London members’ bar uses Scotch in new ‘duets’ menu.
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23 February 2016
Challenges ‘brilliant’ for Scotch – Diageo
Economic and competitive challenges help foster creativity in Scotch whisky, says David Gates.
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22 February 2016
The long road to transparency
Compass Box founder John Glaser on why a change in the law could benefit the entire industry.
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22 February 2016
Compass Box and SWA in ‘transparency’ talks
The company will meet the Scotch Whisky Association in March following last week’s campaign launch.
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22 February 2016
Michel Roux helps Balvenie explain ‘craft’
The chef has partnered with the Scotch whisky brand to explore the ‘true meaning of craftsmanship’.
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22 February 2016
Tomatin hails rise in visitor numbers
Distillery plans further investment in visitor facilities after 40% rise in tourist numbers.
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19 February 2016
Bruichladdich pledges transparency support
Islay distillery promises more open approach as thousands sign up to Compass Box campaign.
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19 February 2016
Scotch ‘biggest contributor’ to UK trade
The sector’s net annual contribution of £3.8bn to UK trade makes case for duty cut, says SWA.
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19 February 2016
Scotch exports fall for third year running
Declines in Russia, Brazil and oil nations create worst run for industry in more than 50 years.
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18 February 2016
Johnnie Walker Green Label returns
Blended malt expression is back on the shelves after a successful return to the US and Australia.
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18 February 2016
Compass Box launches transparency campaign
Need for legislative change and greater clarity is a ‘no-brainer’, says company founder John Glaser.
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18 February 2016
Scottish Leader boosts Distell sales
Blend shows strong growth in South Africa and Taiwan, while malts perform well in northern Europe.
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17 February 2016
New anCnoc whisky explores fashion link
New NAS bottling Blas is a collaboration between distillery and menswear designer Patrick Grant.
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16 February 2016
Tackle fake Scotch in Africa, Minister urges
Scottish Secretary uses trip to call on Mozambique government to grant Scotch legal protection.
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16 February 2016
Shot Scotch developed for music lovers
Music producer who has worked with Kanye West and Beyoncé launches new blended grain Scotch whisky.
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11 February 2016
Mixed performances by Pernod Scotch brands
Chivas down, The Glenlivet up in the last six months of 2015 as difficulties continue in China.
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11 February 2016
Bailie Nicol Jarvie blend ‘could be revived’
The cult blended Scotch’s return would require a rebuilding of mature malt whisky stocks.
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10 February 2016
Raasay whisky distillery given green light
Construction work at the R&B Distillers facility at Borodale House is due to begin in April.