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Scotch Whisky tourism hits record high

Published: 21 June, 2019

Over 2 million tourists visited Scotch Whisky distilleries in 2018, a record number.

English and Welsh whisky soaring

Published: 14 June, 2019

English and Welsh whisky makers are struggling to keep up with demand thanks to “enormous interest” from spirits drinkers, according to the WSTA.

Johnnie Walker master blender awarded OBE

Published: 10 June, 2019

Dr Jim Beveridge, Johnnie Walker’s master blender, has been awarded an OBE for his outstanding service to the Scotch whisky industry.

SWA secures trademark for Scotch in South Korea

Published: 07 May, 2019

Scotland’s national drink has secured enhanced legal protection in South Korea after the Scotch Whisky Association’s (SWA) application to register “Scotch Whisky” as a Certification Trademark was successful.

SWA doubles support to projects combatting alcohol misuse

Published: 05 April, 2019

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced it will to double its support to projects that work to combat alcohol misuse to £1 million

Food and drink exports growth slows to crawl but gin and whisky fly the flag

Published: 25 March, 2019

Overall UK food and drinks exports slowed to a crawl in 2018, but gin and whisky continued to fly the flag – each growing in both value and volume.

Edrington sells Cutty Sark to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet

Published: 28 November, 2018

Edrington has sold its Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky brand to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet for an undisclosed sum.

Haig Club aims to shatter whisky myths with new push

Published: 23 October, 2018

Diageo’s Haig Club aims to shatter whisky drinking myths in a new print ad campaign featuring David Beckham.

Double-digit growth for Scotch Whisky exports

Published: 18 October, 2018

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported double-digit growth in exports of Scotch Whisky boosted by an increasing popularity of single malt.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Durham Distillery confirms whisky production to start this year

Published: 03 January, 2018

Craft distillery Durham has confirmed it is to start whisky production this year.

Gruppo Campari sells Carolans and Irish Mist for $165mn

Published: 24 July, 2017

Gruppo Campari is selling the Carolans and Irish Mist brands to American company Heaven Hill Brands.

Stock Spirits acquires 25% stake in Quintessential Brands Irish whiskey division

Published: 18 July, 2017

London-listed Stock Spirits Group has signed a deal to buy a 25% stake in the Irish whiskey division of Quintessential Brands Group for up to €18.3m (£16m) in cash.