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
According to a poll, more than a quarter (27%) of Scotch whiskey distillers predict that energy prices would double in 2023. While 53% of members of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), a trade organization, have already witnessed price increases in the last year, 72% of members expect their
As part of larger initiatives to safeguard peatlands and lower carbon emissions, the selling of peat will soon be prohibited in Scotland. Before examining how a larger prohibition might affect commercial users, the goal is to first outlaw the retail selling of peat for home gardening. "Pea
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
A decision from Pernod Ricard to continue exporting its brands to Russia has caused an outrage from whisky consumers even with last week's similar criticism from Absolut Vodka customers. The French firm confirmed this decision extends to its entire portfolio, including brands such as James
Stephanie Macleod has been elevated to the newly formed post of director of blending for Bacardi's Scotch whisky portfolio. For the Scotch brands William Lawson's, Aberfeldy, Dewar's, Aultmore, Craigellachie, The Deveron, and Royal Brackla, Macleod serves as master blender. She will co
Pernod Ricard, the company that owns Jameson , has ceased all shipments of its worldwide brands to Russia and will discontinue sales of its complete portfolio there. The business declared in a statement posted on the Pernod Ricard website on Friday (12 May) that it would no longer distrib
A single malt whisky distillery is going to be built in Campbeltown , according to a planning application made by Glasgow-based Brave New Spirits. The proposal submitted to Argyll & Bute Council outlines the intention to construct a new distillery at the former RAF Machrihanish airbas
Utilising an innovative finishing process, Brother Justus, a distillery based in Minnesota, has successfully crafted the world's inaugural cold-peated American single malt whiskey, marking a groundbreaking achievement. Brother Justus Whiskey Company has filed patent applications in multiple
William Grant & Sons and Chivas Brothers are required by the Scottish Environmental Agency (Sepa) to stop spills coming from their Glenfiddich and Glen Keith distilleries in Speyside. The businesses have also given Sepa and other conservation organizations money totaling £36,100 in an effort t
