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Hunter Luxury packages 200 years of whisky history

Hunter Luxury has partnered with the renowned single malt Scotch whisky distiller The Glenlivet to produce a stunning pack and display case for The Glenlivet 40 Year Old – the oldest permanent expression to date from the historic distillery.  The pack consists of a striking brushed copper-finished cylinder featuring delicate engraved details, an elegant teal…

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Scotch whisky exports hit £5.4bn in 2024

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released global export figures that show the value of Scotch exports stood at £5.4bn in 2024. The equivalent of 1.4bn 70cl bottles of Scotch Whisky were exported last year, equating to 44 per second.  The figures, released today, show a decrease of 3.7% on 2023 exports by value. The…

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KAY Sake collab with Sapporo

KAY Sake and Sapporo Premium Beer have joined forces with London’s finest speakeasy bar, Archive & Myth, to create the ‘Japanese Happy Meal’. Featuring a unique trio of curated drinks including a Japanese Slipper cocktail, Sapporo Premium Beer and KAY Sake sipper, the new serve is a refreshed take on the concept of the ‘Happy…

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Isle of Harris Gin Unveils Limited-Edition Valentine’s Bottle

The Outer Hebridean distillery behind the award-winning Isle of Harris Gin is launching a limited-edition ‘I Love Harris Gin’ bottle just in time for Valentine’s Day.   The Valentine’s Special Edition features a new label with the words ‘I Love Harris Gin’ and beautiful flecks of copper hearts in 24 unique patterns – alongside a bespoke…

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American Bar unveils new menu

The American Bar at Gleneagles has unveiled its new cocktail menu, Rose Compendium. Inspired by the Rose Annuals, the new menu comprises of 19 cocktails, divided by sections which focus on an ingredient from the family of flowering plants.  The concept seeks to pay homage to the meticulous world of botanical taxonomy, reinterpreting classic ingredients with creative…

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Distillery seeks ‘Chief Gin Taster’

Penrhos Spirits, the award-winning gin distillery situated in Herefordshire on the Welsh border, is launching a nationwide search for its first “Chief Gin Taster” in what might be Britain’s most spirited job opportunity of 2025. The remote position offers the successful candidate exclusive access to unreleased Penrhos gins and the chance to shape future flavours…

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Highland Distiller toasts Burns Night

As the world prepares to celebrate the life and work of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, on Saturday 25 January, Tomatin Distillery has recommended its Legacy single malt as the ideal dram to toast Scotland’s national bard this Burns Night.  One of Scotland’s most recognisable historical figures, Burns’ legacy and influence can still be felt more…

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Cygnet Gin finds new home

Cygnet , founded by renowned Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins OBE and Professor Andrew Levitas, has found a new home at the historic Penderyn Copperworks Distillery in Swansea. Stephen Davies, CEO of Penderyn Distillery, commented: “We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Katherine and Andrew on this exciting venture. Cygnet Gin is a truly remarkable product, and we’re honoured to welcome them into the Penderyn distillery. Katherine’s…

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Caleño secures major listing

Non-alcoholic spirits brand Caleño is bringing a taste of Colombia to Waitrose with its new White Coconut rum liquid, launching in over 100 stores nationwide. The award-winning liquid is one shelves in time for Dry January shoppers, and is also available to purchase from Amazon and Caleño’s website. The launch comes as non-alcoholic rum is projected to be one…

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Penderyn Distillery flying flag for Wales

Wales-based Penderyn Distillery has said it is “proudly representing Wales on the global stage” with its products now available in over 50 countries worldwide. This milestone achievement underscores the distillery’s commitment to sharing Welsh craftsmanship and heritage with whisky enthusiasts across the globe. Stephen Davies, CEO of Penderyn Distillery, says: “We’re thrilled to be ambassadors for Wales in the international spirits…

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