Maker’s Mark has announced Dr. Blake Layfield as the brand’s next Master Distiller and Beth Buckner as lead blender. “Visionary leadership has been a critical and consistent factor in the success of Maker’s Mark, from the moment Bill Sr. and Margie Samuels decided to create something completely different in the bourbon category 70 years ago,” said Rob Samuels, eighth…
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Launching a new business is always an exciting time. It’s also a challenging one, too. In our sector, you need a quality liquid, great branding and a team that knows the industry. Thankfully, with today’s guests you have all of those and more. Earlier in the summer, a trio with a wealth of experience in…
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The Glenrothes, known for its award-winning1, elegant whiskies, has announced the release of The 15 – a boldly balanced single malt that showcases the brand’s whisky making of exception. The 15 becomes a permanent addition to The Glenrothes’ portfolio of prestige whiskies alongside The 25 and The 18. Often regarded as a secret wonder of…
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The Macallan, the renowned single malt Scotch whisky , has announced the third release in the A Night on Earth Series marking the conclusion to the brand’s 200th anniversary celebrations. The limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky, named A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera, pays tribute to the Spanish region where The Macallan’s…
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The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has said the Chancellor’s decision to further increase duty on Scotch Whisky has broken the Prime Minister’s commitment to ‘back Scotch producers to the hilt.’ In her first Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an RPI inflation increase to alcohol duty, but cut duty on draught products in the on-trade by…
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Cornish distillers, Wrecking Coast, have relaunched their award-winning spirits with a fresh new look and a focus on sustainability. Inspired by Cornwall’s rugged shores and legendary shipwrecks, Wrecking Coast distills its gins and rums with natural Cornish Spring water and botanicals harvested from the local coastline. With a clear move away from the original brand…
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When America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold… We’ve all probably heard that saying, or at least a variant of it. In sectors away from spirits, such as beer, it’s no secret that many US brewers appreciated and were often inspired by classic British styles. And in turn many brewers in the…
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Small and mid-sized suppliers in the alcoholic drinks sector could unlock an average of £27,575 in repeat sales with a renewed focus on customer loyalty, a new report reveals. The findings are based on the profit that manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors could win from customers who don’t spend beyond their third purchase, and uncover the…
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The Isle of Harris Distillery has unveiled a partnership with one of the UK’s most historic department stores, Selfridges – with the launch of an exclusive single cask release of The Hearach Single Malt. Marking the distillery’s first single cask with a national retailer, this unique whisky will be available from Wednesday 23rd October in…
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Highland Park is stepping into the light with a new look for its existing range of 12-, 15- and 18-year-old award-winning single malt whiskies, inspired by the natural beauty and creative spirit of its home in Orkney. Rolled out globally from October 2024, the reinterpreted design marks a new dawn for the centuries-old distillery, as it celebrates…
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