Whisky production has commenced at Guqi Distillery in Bozhou, China as part of a joint venture with French cognac producer Camus and Chinese baijiu maker Gujinggong.

Isle of Barra Distillers has officially started construction on its new distillery in Castlebay on the Isle of Barra, Scotland.

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has issued its final rule establishing a new American single malt whiskey category.

American whiskey distiller, Bardstown Bourbon Company, and Brindiamo, a leader in sourcing bulk whiskey, will launch an exclusive barrel leasing programme.

Suntory Global Spirits is opening up its single barrel programme to private consumers, with the introduction of the Beam Private Barrel Club.

Irish whiskey brand Waterford entered administration earlier this week after failing to raise fresh funding.

Danish whisky brand Stauning has released its Rye Whisky Madeira Single Cask, a limited-edition whisky exclusively bottled for Selfridges at its London, Birmingham and Manchester stores. 

Diageo has unveiled the YunTuo Single Malt Whisky Distillery, the first of its kind for the company in China.

Kentucky bourbon Maker’s Mark has appointed Dr Blake Layfield as the brand’s next master distiller, and Beth Buckner as lead blender.

After nearly two centuries, Speyside’s Cabrach Distillery has begun distillation of its first single malt whisky at its new distillery.

Scotch whisky maker Compass Box has secured a £35m loan from British bank Santander in order to support the international expansion of the brand.

Independent St Andrews-based distillery Eden Mill has announced a long-term partnership with Scottish biotech company, and Earthshot Prize finalist, MiAlgae to repurpose whisky effluent to grow microalgae.

Diageo has proposed a redevelopment of the Talisker distillery, which will see the previous facilities demolished if plans are approved.

Sotheby’s is entering a long-term partnership with Chivas Brothers to bring aged, one-off creations to auction, exclusively for Sotheby’s collectors.

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland has partnered with Glenfiddich to launch a 49-year-old single malt.

Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky arm of Pernod Ricard, has collaborated with sake brewery Masuizumi on a new spirit.

La Martiniquaise’s Label 5 whisky has introduced its first flavoured spirit drink, Original Citrus.

House of Suntory has announced the release of Hibiki 40 Years Old, the oldest blended whisky to ever be produced by the brand.

Islay distillery Laphroaig has appointed George Campbell as its new distillery manager.

Exports of Scotch whisky fell by 18% in value in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, new figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) have revealed.

Speyside distillery The Macallan has announced a partnership with three sherry cask businesses, concluding a quartet of investments in the sherry-seasoned oak cask supply chain.

Ireland’s Waterford Distillery has announced the launch of a new bottling to its core portfolio made from barley grown using regenerative biodynamic farming methods.

Pernod Ricard has drawn plans to sell its Imperial Blue whisky according to multiple reports in India.

US-based Bourbon distiller, Saga Spirits Group, has reportedly announced plans to develop a $92.5 million distillery and tourism centre on 150 acres in Kentucky.

Ardbeg Distillery is reviving its 17 Years Old in a limited edition shared exclusively with the Ardbeg Committee.

Suntory Spirits has announced the completion of the renewal of its Hakushu Distillery that commenced last year.

Chivas Brothers received more than £3m from the Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund to reduce its carbon emissions.

Dufftown single malt The Balvenie has announced the launch of The Balvenie Fifty Collection, a trilogy of fifty-year-old single malts to be released over the next three years.

French drinks group Pernod Ricard has announced the formation of a global brand company, North American Distillers (NADL), which will house it American whiskey portfolio.

Indian spirits company Allied Blenders and Distillers has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise $180 million.

Suntory Global Spirits has officially submitted plans for the redevelopment of its distillery on Islay to expand production by more than one-third.

Chivas Brothers has launched an agriculture programme supporting sustainable farming practices among Scottish barley growers.

The Rosebank Distillery has now opened its doors after more than 30 years of closure. 

Workers at three Whyte & Mackay-owned distilleries have backed strike action after pay talks stalled.

Ian Macleod Distillers, in partnership with The Islay Boys, has announced an update on the progress of their new single malt whisky distillery, Laggan Bay, on Islay.

Glen Grant has announced the retirement of master distiller Dennis Malcolm OBE, who will leave his role at the end of June, after a six-decade long career.

Suntory Global Spirits (formerly Beam Suntory) has restored a further 80 hectares of peatland through its Peatland Water Sanctuary programme on the Scottish island of Islay.

US wine company Jackson Family Wines has entered the American whiskey category with the launch of its Stonestreet Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

After 18 years at the company, Balblair distillery manager John MacDonald has announced his retirement.

Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the opening of a central London visitor centre, the distillery’s first official home outside of Kentucky.

Label 5 blended Scotch whisky has launched its first single grain whisky which will initially roll out in the UK market.

Scotch whisky brand Aberfeldy has partnered with Argentinian Winery, Finca Ambrosia, for the most recent edition to its Wine Cask Collection.

Independent bottler Douglas Laing & Co has entered the single malt market with the launch of its non-age statement Strathearn single malt.

The Demeter Collection, created to recognise the work of women in the whisky sector, has raised nearly £50,000 at auction for the OurWhisky Foundation.

Danish distillery Stauning is expanding its core portfolio with the launch of a new expression, Høst (40.5% abv).

William Grant and Sons has launched a new high-aged blended Scotch brand, Wildmoor.

English sparkling wine producer, Nyetimber, has announced an agreement in principle to purchase The Lakes Distillery in a deal worth £71 million.

Scotch whisky legend Ian Urquhart has passed away aged 76, after an illness, with his family by his side.

The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and Single Cask Nation, has reported an 8% revenue growth in its preliminary results for the year to 31 December 2023.

The Dalmore has collaborated with the V&A Dundee to launch two new Highland single malt whiskies as part of its series Luminary No2.