There’s something quite transfixing – almost hypnotic – when it comes to looking at the latest brand figures for spirits around the world. You cannot stop. More particularly so as there seems to be so much cause for celebration in the 2011 round-up. There’s Johnnie Walker scotch whisky on an incredible 18 million cases; the Irish whiskey Jameson’s posting a 20%-plus increase and now nudging the 4 million case-mark, well I could go on, and on. But one result has really warmed the cockles of my heart – and that’s William Grant’s single malt scotch whisky Glenfiddich.
Highland Park releases its oldest whisky to date
Orkney-based distillery, Highland Park, has unveiled its 54 Year Old single malt Scotch Whisky, the oldest release from the company to date.
Bladnoch Distillery expands it's 'Classic Collection'
Bladnoch Distillery has announced the newest addition to its ‘Classic Collection’ of Lowland single malt scotch whiskies, Liora.
Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky announces Taste Trailblazers initiative
Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled Taste Trailblazers, a global celebration of culinary pioneers pushing the boundaries of flavour.
Total Beverage Solution adds Lindores Abbey Single Malt Scotch Whisky to its portfolio
Total Beverage Solution, a full-service national importer and supplier of beer, wine, and spirits, has announced the addition of a new single malt scotch brand to its portfolio.
Bladnoch Distillery has announced its newest expression, a 30-year-old single malt Scotch whisky with a limited release of 950 bottles.
US scotch whisky tariffs suspended for five years
A deal has been struck between the UK and US to end retaliatory tariffs on malt whiskies for five years.
Spirits giants Edrington and Beam Suntory have agreed to an equity swap of stakes in their jointly-owned distribution companies in Spain and the UK.
The Savoy launches first outdoors terrace with Bowmore
The Savoy in London has partnered with Bowmore single malt scotch whisky to launch the hotel’s first ever pop up terrace called Solas.
Scotch whisky producers are celebrating after the US government announced it would suspend tariffs on various UK goods for four months.
The US government has announced that the existing 25% tariffs will remain on single malt Scotch for the foreseeable future.
Scotch blends: Whisky symbiosis
The rise of single malt scotch has dominated whisky conversations on the back of the craft explosion, but blended malts have just as interesting a story to tell, says Shay Waterworth
Diageo and Suntory in talks to buy Beam?
Diageo and Suntory have held talks about bidding $10 billion for American drinks giant, Beam, according to reports in today’s Sunday Telegraph (December 9).
Glenfiddich joins The Millionaires' Club
Glenfiddich has become the first single malt scotch to sell a million 9-litre cases in a year.
Master of Malt launches single malt liqueur
Whisky retailer Master of Malt has launched a liqueur made from single malt scotch whisky.