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
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
Fireball is under fire for allegedly trying to trick its consumers by offering two distinct types of alcohol. Yes, you might want to take a closer look at that bottle of Fireball if you want to ramp it up this weekend and relive your college days. According to a recent class-action complaint, Fire
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
At the Reuters Impact conference on Monday, October 3rd, 2022 Ivan Menezes, the CEO of Diageo, the multinational alcoholic beverage company, said that he believes Scotland could face a water crisis in the next decade or two due to climate change. Ivan urged businesses and lawmakers to act now or S
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
Plans that were submitted towards the end of 2021 for a new highland distillery on the south bank of the Dornoch Firth have been given the go ahead by Highland Council. The plans submitted were for a new Midfearn Distillery on Midfearn Estate at Easter Fern. This site is close to where
A dispute over wages has led to workers at a Diageo Scotch whiskey distillery contemplating weekend strike action. On January 17, a first strike at the facility in the Scottish town of Leven started and lasted for 48 hours. There will be further halts in the upcoming months. Unite the Union, which
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
