SWA calls on Chancellor to support Scotch
Published: 11 October, 2018
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called on the government not to increase excise duty in the Autumn Budget.
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Think Whisky 2018: Wising up to whisky
Published: 08 October, 2018
Despite being the second biggest spirits category in the UK, accounting for 21% of sales (Nielsen/CGA, year to June 2018), big opportunities exist for whisk(e)y if it can grow engagement with women and younger adults, who currently shy away from the category.
Scotch whisky marks today as ‘Duty Paid Day.’
Published: 27 September, 2018
Scotch whisky producers have marked today as ‘Duty Paid Day.’
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SWA calls on government to continue duty freeze
Published: 10 September, 2018
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called on the UK government to support the industry at home through a continued duty freeze in the Autumn Budget.
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WSTA turns spotlight on English and Welsh whisky with new ‘trail’
Published: 27 August, 2018
The WSTA has launched an English and Welsh whisky trail to further boost growth of a sector that lay dormant for than a century.
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Brown-Forman appoints Mangrove as UK distributor for its Scotch Whisky portfolio
Published: 23 August, 2018
Brown-Forman has appointed Mangrove Global as the exclusive UK distributor for its premium Scotch Whisky portfolio.
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Distell to debut six expressions at inaugural malt whisky showcase
Published: 08 August, 2018
African company Distell is launching six limited release whiskies across its single malt portfolio this September to coincide with its first annual showcase event.
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Scotch Whisky achieves trademark certification in South Africa
Published: 06 August, 2018
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has successfully registered ‘Scotch Whisky’ as a certification trademark in South Africa.
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Edrington-Beam Suntory launches first Maker’s Mark campaign in a decade
Published: 02 July, 2018
Edrington-Beam Suntory has turned the spotlight on Maker’s Mark with the first campaign for the premium American bourbon in 10 years.
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SWA calls for zero tariffs on whisky making materials
Published: 29 June, 2018
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called for zero tariffs on imports of whisky making materials in the Brexit negotiations.
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Scotland's Tomatin distillery reports double-digit growth
Published: 18 June, 2018
Scotland's Tomatin distillery has reported a near 25% jump in turnover.
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Proposed charter for English whisky
Published: 11 June, 2018
Copper Rivet Distillery is working on a charter aimed at underpinning quality in the growing English whisky category, initially looking to lead by example while attracting other producers to join the conversation.
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Justerini & Brooks reclaims UK distribution of J&B Rare whisky
Published: 02 May, 2018
Justerini & Brooks has reclaimed the exclusive UK distribution of its house whisky - J&B Rare, after a 21 year gap.
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Diageo earmarks £150m for investment in its Scotch whisky experience
Published: 17 April, 2018
Diageo has announced it will invest £150 million in its Scotch whisky experience across the next three years.
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Alcohol boosts British food and drink exports
Published: 29 March, 2018
British drink and food exports are growing with alcohol, especially whisky, driving the market, research by GS1 UK has revealed.
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New direction for Jura with signature range
Published: 06 March, 2018
Scottish malt whisky maker Jura has announced a major image overhaul via a bold new signature series.
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Scotch Whisky enjoys record-breaking year for exports
Published: 12 February, 2018
Scotch Whisky has enjoyed a record-breaking year for exports with both value and volume sales on the rise.
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Arbikie goes against the grain with Scottish rye whisky
Published: 18 January, 2018
Scotch is one of the UK’s most formidable trademarks, with a global export presence worth £1.8 billion in the first half of 2017, according to HMRC.
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UK distillery number doubles in five years
Published: 17 January, 2018
The number of UK distilleries in the UK has doubled in the past five years, boosted by the gin boom.
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Berry Bros. & Rudd goes Daft for new whisky addition
Published: 11 December, 2017
Berry Bros. & Rudd has revealed a new global distribution agreement with Daftmill Distillery - one of only two Scottish spirit distilleries that can use the term ‘single estate’.
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