Isle of Harris Distillery, a purpose-built distillery in the Outer Hebrides, is toasting international success following a year of fantastic growth in the United States, which saw sales more than double compared to the previous year. The distillery, which was recognised by the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) for its outstanding contribution to the…
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French whisky brand, Celtic Whisky Distillerie is dropping a fresh new taste with the launch of its new single malt whisky, Gwalarn Celtic Malt. The premium spirit is distilled at 40% ABV and joins the growing Celtic Whisky family, alongside the previously launched Gwalarn Celtic Whisky Blend and the distillery’s established French whiskys Glann Ar Mor…
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Old Pulteney, The Maritime Malt, has today introduced the newest addition to its portfolio, Old Pulteney Harbour. Hailing from its northerly home in the Scottish Highlands, Old Pulteney Harbour is the new single malt Scotch whisky from Old Pulteney, which is available to buy exclusively at Tesco stores across the UK and online. Whilst still…
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The contribution of the Scotch Whisky industry to the UK economy reached £7.1bn in 2022. A new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) also reveals the industry supports 66,000 jobs across the UK, of which 41,000 are in Scotland. The Scotch Whisky industry is now responsible for generating £3 in every £100 of Scotland’s…
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The Artisanal Spirits Company and owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has announced it has acquired the trade and assets of US-based business, Single Cask Nation. According to The Artisanal Spirits Company, the acquisition is “well aligned with our stated ambition to further grow our presence in the US and, in particular, to take greater advantage of…
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Gordon & MacPhail, the Elgin based family-owned whisky specialist, today announces the appointment of Phillip White as Chief Executive. Joining the business in early April 2024, White will lead the company as it moves into its next chapter of development, focusing on international growth of its own brands including Benromach and The Cairn. White brings…
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An award-winning Scottish spirits manufacturer is set to make it to Hollywood after its gin was selected to go into the $125,000 “Everyone Wins” nominee gift bags at the Oscars. Gin Bothy, distilled in Angus, Scotland, has been chosen as part of a lavish offering that will be hand delivered to the top 25 2024…
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There has been a huge rise in 18-24 year olds considering themselves either regular or occasional drinkers of low and no alcohol products, while almost a quarter of drinkers have cut down on alcohol due to alcohol alternatives, new research suggests. The Portman Group’s sixth annual survey in partnership with YouGov shows that young people…
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Eden Mill St Andrews, the independent distiller, has been awarded one of the top accolades and a duo of gold medals at The Global Spirits Masters. The 2023 release of Eden Mill’s annual ‘Art of St Andrews’ collection was awarded the Master medal during this year’s The Design & Packaging Masters, where The Guard Bridge was also…
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FEVE, the association of European manufacturers of glass containers, has said it is disappointed with the the Council of the EU’s position on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). In a statement, the association said that “unlike the European Parliament, the Council of the EU has failed to recognise the contribution that circular packaging can…
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