Subscriber login Close [x]
remember me
You are not logged in.

Heriot-Watt brewing and distilling centre could add £53.4m to economy

Published:  12 October, 2026

Fresh analysis from BiGGAR Economics predicted that Heriot-Watt University’s proposed Centre for Advanced Brewing and Distilling (CABD) could generate £53.4m annually for the Scottish economy.

Read more...

Whisky bodies detail concerns after appeal over English Whisky GI

Published:  09 October, 2026

The Irish Whiskey, Scotch Whisky and Welsh Whisky Associations have released a joint statement detailing concerns and “inconsistencies” surrounding the English Whisky GI.

Read more...

William Grant & Sons details ‘challenging’ 2025 after 13% profit decline

Published:  30 September, 2026

William Grant & Sons (WG&S) has released its results for the year ending 31 December 2025, detailing a difficult year as challenging headwinds continue to prevail.

Read more...

Suntory ramps up small-format push

Published:  28 September, 2026

Suntory Global Spirits has announced the release of a 35cl format across whisky brand Jim Beam’s core and flavour ranges, giving shoppers what it called a “more accessible way to purchase”.

Read more...

Diageo to face almost three weeks of strikes at Cameronbridge Distillery

Published:  17 September, 2026

Workers at Diageo’s Cameronbridge distillery are set to strike after a dispute over the drinks giant’s plans to slash jobs across its operations.

Read more...

Bruichladdich’s first female distiller joins production team

Published:  17 September, 2026

Whisky and brewing specialist Lisa Matthews has been appointed assistant blender at Islay's Bruichladdich, also becoming its first woman distiller, marking what the Scotch producer called “the latest chapter” in its commitment to developing the next generation of whisky makers.

Read more...

English Whisky gains Geographical Indication status

Published:  14 September, 2026

English Whisky has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status by the Department for Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), after more than six years of work by trade body the English Whisky Guild.

Read more...

The Whisky Showcase: Master of Malt and Studio Minerva launch brand

Published:  09 September, 2026

Online spirits retailer Master of Malt has launched The Islay range of whiskies in collaboration with female founded design agency Studio Minerva.

Read more...

Scientists uncover source of ‘tropical’ malt whisky flavours

Published:  12 August, 2026

Researchers working at Heriot-Watt University have identified some of the chemical compounds behind the mango-like aroma found in some Scottish and Irish whiskies.

Read more...

Scotland’s largest multi-city whisky festival to return next week

Published:  10 August, 2026

Scotland’s largest whisky trail, Whisky Week, is set to return on 20 August, with more than 50 venues across Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh participating.

Read more...

GHF appointed brand development partner for blend producer Woven Whisky

Published:  29 July, 2026

Brand development agency GHF has announced that is has struck an agreement with Leith, Edinburgh-based Woven Whisky.

Read more...

Ian Macleod Distillers launches private client business

Published:  27 July, 2026

Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD) has launched a new private client business that offers collectors, investors and enthusiasts access to some of what it called Scotland’s rarest whisky stocks.

Read more...

Zero tariff scotch trading with US comes into effect

Published:  24 July, 2026

From today (24 July) a ‘zero for zero’ tariff regime has come into effect for scotch whisky entering the US.

Read more...

Isle of Raasay and Feragaia secure new UK distribution partnership

Published:  17 July, 2026

Isle of Raasay Distillery – the Hebridean single malt Scotch whisky brand – has announced a distribution partnership with GHF, the brand development agency.

Read more...

Potential benefits for UK trade as India FTA comes into force

Published:  15 July, 2026

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and India has today (15 July) come into force, with tariff cuts and dedicated support for SMEs both up for grabs.

Read more...

Isle of Arran Distillers unveils new distribution partnership with Chimera

Published:  02 July, 2026

Isle of Arran Distillers – producers of Arran Single Malt and Lagg Single Malt – has announced a new exclusive UK distribution and ‘brand-building’ partnership with Chimera Brand Development.

Read more...

Gap between whisky and wine investments narrowing, according to WineCap

Published:  29 June, 2026

Fine wine investment platform WineCap has released analysis suggesting that the gap in confidence between fine wine and whisky investments is narrowing, with enthusiasm for the latter increasing significantly since 2023.

Read more...

OurWhisky Foundation course for women’s career development begins 2026 programme

Published:  02 June, 2026

The Atonia Programme – a professional development course for women and non-binary people in the whisky industry run by the OurWhisky Foundation – has begun its 2026 edition.

Read more...

Bruichladdich launches debut RTDs

Published:  28 May, 2026

Islay distiller Bruichladdich has unveiled its first-ever ready to drink (RTD) SKUs. The four-product line has been created in collaboration with Whitebox, a RTD drinks specialist.

Read more...

B Corp scotch distiller Nc’nean joins Mangrove portfolio

Published:  18 May, 2026

GBH-owned distributor Mangrove Global has partnered with organic whisky distillery Nc’nean as its UK distribution partner.

Read more...