Whisky

The Port of Leith has ushered in a significant milestone by appointing Vaibhav Sood as its head of whisky, as it prepares to commence operations and open its doors to the public. The new £13 million nine-storey distillery, nested within Leith's historic port, will debut later this year under t

Loch Lomond Distillers has reported a significant financial upswing with a 20% increase in annual turnover, surpassing the £100 million threshold for the first time.

Edrington, the Glasgow-based whisky distiller, comprising prestigious brands including The Macallan and Famous Grouse, has reported a 43% rise in pre-tax profits and exceeding £1 billion in core revenue for the first time, marking a milestone in the company's financial performance. This growth

Following a five-year tenure marked by record-breaking achievements, Thomas Moradpour is stepping down as president and CEO of The Glenmorangie Company to join luxury champagne brand Dom Pérignon, a fellow subsidiary of LVMH. He will be succeeded in post by Caspar MacRae, currently global mar

Eden Mill, a whisky and gin distillery based in St Andrews, has marked a significant milestone in its development of a new distillery and visitor centre at the University of St Andrews’ Eden Campus. The company has completed the first phase of construction of the £8 million project, and

Scottish whisky producer William Grant & Sons Distillers Ltd, which is known for its Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick's and Drambuie labels, has received council approval to upgrade its current operations at the Grangestone Industrial Estate near Girvan.

A team of Inverness-based solicitors are reflecting on their involvement in The Cairn - a distillery on the Spey - which marks its official opening today. Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie's (WJM) team of advisors provided a full range of legal services to long-standing client Gordon & MacPhail d

Loch Lomond Group, has extended its partnership with the R&A for The Open and AIG Women’s Open.

The growing resurgence of Campbeltown as a distinct whisky region has been marked today with the submission of a planning application from Brave New Spirits for the creation of a contemporary whisky distillery.

Inverness-based Uile-bheist Distillery and Brewery, has appointed a new general manager, head distiller and head brewer, coinciding with the introduction of its first product range to the market. Following its establishment in February this year with a £7.5 million investment, Uile-bheist emer

Bowmore Single Malt Whisky and Aston Martin are partnering for an exclusive auction this spring, offering a unique decanter containing a special assemblage of the 52-year-old vintage whisky. The decanter has been created as a totally unique "objet d’art" which will never again be repeated

The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), the powerhouse behind The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, has promoted Billy McCarter to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and appointed him to the group's board with immediate effect. Mr McCarter previously held the role of interim finance director withi

Ellon-based Still Spirit has launched a new whisky cask warehouse, offering whisky enthusiasts a complete cask ownership experience. The £1 million facility houses over 2,000 casks and has been carefully developed to allow Still Spirit to offer a full suite of cask services to private cus

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has turned down calls to reconsider a significant increase in tax on Scotch whisky, which has the industry reeling. The tax hike, a 10% rise in duty set to take effect in August, has been characterised by the industry as a "historic blow". During a meeting in London on Mon

A planning application for a new whisky storage warehouse scheme at Bandeath Industrial Estate, Throsk, has been submitted to Stirling Council by Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD).