Taking a break from the mainstream

It's often said that Champagne sales are a pretty accurate economic barometer, their fluctuations closely matching the financial health of the nation, fast charting out the highs and lows of boom and bust.

Wolfburn distillery returns to life after 150 years

The first whisky to be released in 150 years from the Thurso-based Wolfburn distillery will hit the UK market next month.

Diageo brings back Johnnie Walker Green Label to drive Scotch growth

Diageo Reserve Brands is to re-introduce its Johnnie Walker Green Label blended malt to the core Johnnie Walker range worldwide.

UK Scotch sales bounced back in 2015 after 2% duty cut

Sales of Scottish whisky in the UK returned to growth last year after years of decline, according to figures released today by the Scottish Whisky Association.

Global redesign for Jim Beam as UK sales thrive

Iconic US bourbon Jim Beam is to launch a global packaging redesign later this year.

SWA wins key passing-off victory for Scotch in India

The Scottish Whisky Association has won a key victory in the fight against passing off in India.

Chivas Regal unveils £2,000 ultra-premium expression

Pernod Ricard's premium whisky brand Chivas Regal has launched a new ultra-prestige expression aimed at the luxury market.

GlenDronach releases limited edition 1968 sherry-aged single malt

Aberdeenshire distillery GlenDronach has announced its oldest release yet, a 1968 single cask in a limited edition of just 301 bottles.

BHA joins campaign for 2% cut in duty on spirits

The British Hospitality Association has joined the Scotch Whisky Association, the Wine & Spirits Trade Association and other industry bodies in calling for a 2% cut in excise duty on spirits in chancellor George Osborne's forthcoming Budget.

Bulleit partners with Hop House 13 for London Beer Week

Kentucky bourbon brand Bulleit is partnering with Hop House 13 Lager, as an official boilermaker sponsor for London Beer Week.

Inverarity Morton seals deal with Edinburgh Whisky

Scotland's Edinburgh Whisky, one the newest additions to the whisky scene, has signed a deal with Inverarity Morton, which now becomes the exclusive on-trade distributor throughout the UK

anCnoc turns to fashion's Patrick Grant for limited edition release

Inver House Distillers has partnered with award-winning fashion designer Patrick Grant to launch a limited edition expression of its anCnoc Highland single malt.

William Grant enters peated whisky market with Ailsa Bay launch

UK businesses should follow whisky's lead in targeting Latin America, conference told

A rapidly expanding and young middle class in Latin America makes it an ideal target market for many UK businesses, an Edinburgh conference was told this week.

Plans for first distillery on Raasay approved

Former Scottish secretary joins calls for 2% duty cut on whisky

Alistair Carmichael, secretary of state for Scotland in the 2010-15 coalition government, has written to the chancellor George Osborne calling for a further 2% cut in the duty on whisky and other spirits.

Benromach celebrates its past with rare 35-year-old expression

Moray distillery Benromach has released a 35-year-old whisky, one of its rarest single malts to date.

Douglas Laing launches limited edition cask strength Rock Oyster whisky

Douglas Laing & Co has announced the release of its Limited Edition Cask Strength Rock Oyster Island Malt Scotch Whisky.

Hunter Laing expands into production with first Islay distillery in ten years

Glasgow's Hunter Laing & Company, a family-owned whisky bottler and blender, has announced plans to open a distillery on Islay.

Glenmorangie adds seventh to award-winning Private Edition series

Glenmorangie has announced the release of the seventh in its award-winning Private Edition series of whiskies.