The latest research by digital identity specialists, ID Crypt Global, has revealed that the nation’s corner shops and supermarkets are running the risk of £2bn in penalty fines due to the sheer volume of under 18s purchasing alcohol on a yearly basis, with a further £1.6bn as a result of tobacco sales to underage children. A…
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Scottish distiller, Glen Scotia, has partnered with London’s first dedicated sherry bar, Bar Pepito, to launch its new 12-year-old Seasonal Release (£80, 53.3% ABV), and explore the flavours of Andalusia featured in the dram. Inspired by a winter’s day in Glen Scotia’s home, Campbeltown, the latest unpeated, cask strength, natural coloured release, available now, has…
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An application has been submitted for a new Scotch whisky distillery at Portavadie on the Corwal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, reports Scottish Construction Now. Lead architects for the project are the team at Organic Architects which has designed numerous craft whisky distilleries which seem to combine the best of the old and new in…
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What has been a growing business since Covid has been the ease in delivering spirits to consumers, enabling distilleries to stay in business. Now that Covid has passed, consumers are enjoying the convenience of shopping for spirits this way. But tied to this has been a cry, sounding like Maude Flanders on The Simpsons, “think…
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While our economy has been hit hard by the effects of Brexit, the revolving door of No. 10, the war in the Ukraine, and Liz Truss blunder of the economy, for Scotland’s whisky producers, however, business is booming. The pound’s massive decline against major currencies is providing an extra boost, making whisky more affordable for…
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Today’s call follows the release of a joint statement from the SWA, the WSTA and the BBPA this week: “As organisations representing the UK’s world-class drinks producers, pubs and retailer, we welcomed the duty freeze announced by HM Treasury just 26 days ago. It underpinned the investment our member companies are making across the UK,…
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One of the US’ largest spirits businesses, Brown-Forman, has recently announced that it will acquire the Diplomático Rum brand and related assets from Spain’s Destillers United Group, bolstering their super-premium offering. Diplomático Rum gives Brown‑Forman a market leading entry into the fast-growing super-premium rum category. Destillers United Group S.L. will continue to produce and age…
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The Eggo waffle company, based in Michigan, US, has teamed up with craft distillery Sugarland’s Distilling Co. to create Eggo Nog Appalachian Sippin’ Cream, a rum-based liqueur with cinnamon and nutmeg. Kellogg’s, the parent company of Eggo, announced earlier this week, that the company has created the eggnog liqueur to “elevate parents’ free time and…
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The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has praised the government’s decision to scrap a rise in spirits duty. The cancellation of planned increases to duty on spirits was one of a number of measures announced by chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng during a recent speech. HM Treasury has estimated the freeze will save the consumer GBP 1.35 on…
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As part of USD 400 million investment, Jim Beam’s Boston, Kentucky facility will increase capacity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent, the company announced this month. The expansion is expected to increase capacity at the Booker Noe distillery by 50 percent, while reducing the distillery’s greenhouse gas emissions by the same percentage, through…
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