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 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
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
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
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
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
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
