Whisky

The team behind the Port of Leith Distillery has announced plans to create more than 50 local jobs as the towering Leith landmark prepares to open this summer.

Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated entirely to Scotch whisky, reported performance with organic net sales up +23%, in its half-year results for the six months ending 31 December 2022, compared to HY23. This firm attributes the strong performance to its strategic focus on portfolio

The Scotch Whisky Experience, an attraction operating from the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, has begun work on a £3 million refurbishment of its premises.

Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to more than £6 billion for the first time in 2022, according to figures released today by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). In 2022, the value of Scotch Whisky exports was up 37% by value, to £6.2bn. The number of 70cl bottles exported also grew b

Inspired by the success of Scotch whisky, Matugga Distillers has launched a private cask ownership programme to the public. The distillery is offering people the chance to tap into the emerging market of rum cask ownership and to be "part of Scotland’s distilling history", with whisky expert C

Drinks sector companies including Diageo and Tennent's Lager have joined forces to challenge the Scottish Government over its potential plans to restrict alcohol advertising and marketing.

Glasgow-based whisky blender and distributor Macduff International has reported a 15% rise in annual revenue to £13 million after sales returned to pre-Covid levels. The firm made a pre-tax profit of £902,227 in the year ending 30 April 2022, up from £811,631 for the previous year.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has revealed its refreshed Edinburgh Castle whisky recipe, packaging design and bottle shape, introducing a modern edge to the landmark Scotch.

The Artisanal Spirits Company has announced a change of leadership with David Ridley stepping down as managing director and Andrew Dane appointed as CEO, following a strong year of growth.

The chief ex­ec­u­tive of the Scotch Whisky As­so­ci­a­tion, Mark Kent, discusses the current state and future aspirations of the Scotch whisky industry, the challenges it has faced and its potential to create profit and support other related sectors. Across more tha

Isle of Harris Distillers has secured a £10 million funding package from HSBC UK as it sets its sights on further international expansion.

The Artisanal Spirits Company, curators of single-cask and limited-edition whisky, and owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has extended its agreement with RBS to increase its existing revolving credit facility to £21.5 million (previously £18.5m).

BrewDog Distilling Co’s first ever whisky cask sale has broken a new record to become Whisky hammer's best performing whisky cask auction to date.

As the popularity of premium Scotch whiskies sees worldwide demand increase, Bacardi-owned Aultmore Distillery in Scotland has announced a £15 million expansion plan, set to double its production capacity by spring 2024.

Full planning permission has been granted for a new £12 million whisky and gin distillery and visitor centre on the Isle of Barra.