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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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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Bladnoch, Scotland’s southernmost distillery, has released a new Peated Collection of Lowland single malt whiskies to celebrate the rarity and uniqueness of the distillery’s peated history. The Bladnoch 2024 Peated Collection features four single malt whiskies made with peated barley, each hand selected by Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage to showcase the distillery’s innovation and…
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Aberfeldy has announced the latest addition to its prestigious Exceptional Cask Series with the launch of the Aberfeldy 22-Year-Old White Port Cask Finish. This limited- edition release embodies the award-winning Aberfeldy distillery tradition of excellence, offering whisky enthusiasts the opportunity to experience something truly extraordinary, the company said. Crafted by Aberfeldy’s Master Blender, Stephanie Macleod,…
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Loch Lomond Distillery has continued its upwards trajectory in the global Scotch whisky market with category-leading scores in the world-renowned 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. For the second time in the last three years, Loch Lomond Whisky is globally the fastest growing top 50 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, according to the latest data published…
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One of the largest global online whisky communities, The Whiskey Wash, is relaunching as a price comparison site for whisky. The new one stop shop is a direct response to the increasing consumer demand for premium and super premium whiskies and brings approved global retailers, auctioneers and distributors together with whisky enthusiasts across the world. As…
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The Macallan, the renowned single Malt Scotch whisky, has unveiled the latest in the Harmony Collection, with two new whisky releases as part of the brand’s unique collaboration with Cirque du Soleil. Celebrating The Macallan’s 200 Year Anniversary, Harmony Vibrant Oak (available in domestic retail) and Harmony Guardian Oak (exclusively available in global travel retail) reflect the brand’s expertise and mastery of wood….
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Laphroaig has announced the appointment of George Campbell as its new Distillery Manager. George’s appointment comes as owner Suntory Global Spirits announces promotions for current employees Jonathan Fletcher and Emma Boyle to new Islay Assistant Distillery Manager roles, dedicated to supporting both Suntory Global Spirits’ distilleries on Islay, Laphroaig and Bowmore. Bringing over 12 years’ experience in…
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