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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Alcohol Duty Freeze: A Boost for the Industry Amidst Economic Uncertainty
11-22-2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Alcohol Duty Freeze: A Boost for the Industry Amidst Economic Uncertainty


In a move hailed as a relief for the alcohol industry, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced a freeze on alcohol duty in the Autumn Statement. Hunt emphasized the Treasury's commitment to reducing taxes and alleviating the pressure of inflation, predicting a decrease to 2.8% by the

Climate Change Threatens the Future of Scotch Whisky
11-08-2023

Climate Change Threatens the Future of Scotch Whisky


Climate change is not merely an abstract concept; it's a tangible and imminent threat to a wide array of industries, and one of the most unexpected casualties is the world of whisky production. From the pristine barley fields to the venerable distilleries of Scotland, the implications of global wa

University of Kentucky Unveils James B. Beam Institute, the World's Largest Distilling Institute Located In The UK
08-20-2023

University of Kentucky Unveils James B. Beam Institute, the World's Largest Distilling Institute Located In The UK


The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits at the University of Kentucky has celebrated its official opening, marking a significant milestone in advancing research, workforce development, education, and outreach in the spirits industry. Since its establishment in 2019, the institute has play

Welsh Whisky Just Granted Special Legal Protection Post-Brexit
07-24-2023

Welsh Whisky Just Granted Special Legal Protection Post-Brexit


Amidst the post-Brexit scenario, Welsh whisky is set to receive the prestigious protected origin status (PGI), following in the footsteps of its Scottish and Irish counterparts. This distinguished recognition comes as a result of the newly established UK protected geographical indication (UK GI) s

Controversial Whisky Bottles Shaped Like Guns Face Severe Sanctions - Find Out Why Sales Have Been Halted
07-14-2023

Controversial Whisky Bottles Shaped Like Guns Face Severe Sanctions - Find Out Why Sales Have Been Halted


Retailers have received a request to halt the sale of Cosa Nostra Scotch Whisky due to its perceived connection to "violent, aggressive, dangerous, and illegal" behavior. Packaged in a gun-shaped bottle reminiscent of a Thompson 'Tommy' gun, the whisky's design has drawn a direct correlation betwe

How Scotland's Proposed Alcohol Advertising Ban Impacts The Whisky Industry
02-28-2023

How Scotland's Proposed Alcohol Advertising Ban Impacts The Whisky Industry


To address what it refers to as the country's "deep, long-standing, and dysfunctional connection with alcohol," the Scottish Government is consulting on how it might restrict the advertising of alcohol goods. Officials contend that alcohol advertising makes drinking more appealing to adolesc

Plans To Increase Tax on Alcohol Scrapped
09-25-2022

Plans To Increase Tax on Alcohol Scrapped


On Friday September 23rd 2022, chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced that the plans to increase the duty on alcohol (spirits, beer, cider, and wine) will be canceled. This news comes as part of an overall mini-budget which is an economic policy announcement by the new prime minister Liz Truss which