Scotch whisky news, analysis and trade intelligence.
TL;DR Seven bourbons earned gold at the 2026 International Spirits Challenge while remaining competitively priced. From Buffalo Trace to Four Branches, these results matter for trade buyers,
TL;DR Titanic Distillers in Belfast received a royal visit during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this week, boosting the Northern Irish whisky sector's profile, while the
TL;DR US spirits sales value fell 5.7% in 12 months as consumers trade down on price. Premium bourbon and mid-tier Scotch face the most pressure. Cask
TL;DR The Spirits Business has earned a top 10 Spirited Awards 2026 nomination for Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication. For the whisky trade, Spirited Awards recognition signals
TL;DR Spendrups' subsidiary Spring Wine and Spirits is acquiring spirits brands from Stockholm-listed Umida Group. The deal reshapes Swedish distribution under the Systembolaget monopoly and has
TL;DR Spendrups' subsidiary Spring Wine and Spirits has acquired a selection of spirits brands from Stockholm-listed Umida Group in an undisclosed deal, consolidating Nordic distribution under
TL;DR Hoxton Spirits has partnered with Optimum Media Group to enter 25 international markets by end of 2026. The deal preserves founder ownership while providing route-to-market infrastructure