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
Buffalo Trace Distillery, the renowned American whiskey producer under the Sazerac umbrella, is gearing up to make its mark across the pond with the unveiling of its first brand home outside the United States. The iconic distillery, known for its exceptional range of whiskeys, is set to
In a significant development for the UK whisky industry, fresh whisky production guidelines were unveiled on September 12th. These guidelines are designed to guarantee uniformity and superior product quality across the sector. The British Standards Institution (BSI), the UK's national standa
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
With The Chancellor’s (Jeremy Hunt) Spring Budget announced a cry of outrage went up from whisky fans all over the world as it directly opposes government’s pledge to “ensure the tax system is supporting Scottish whisky” The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt Announced in the Spring Budget that there w
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
The Scotch Whiskey Association (SWA) revealed data on Friday, February 10, that showed how India became the largest importer of Scotch whisky in 2022 as exports of the beverage shattered records and for the first time reached more than £6 billion. Overall the value of Scotch Whisky exp
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
