Scotch whisky news, analysis and trade intelligence.
TL;DR Shortbarrel's Afterswarm rye is finished in honey-seasoned casks, producing beeswax, toasted oak, and peppery rye notes that suggest genuine cask integration rather than cosmetic
TL;DR Boann Distillery's Heart Cut #23 is a cask-strength pot still expression matured in Moscatel wood, delivering custard and honeycomb intensity. The release signals how
Brown-Forman's Q4 beat came with flat FY2026 guidance, pointing to weaker spirits demand, tariff pressure and tighter distributor inventories.
TL;DR Brown-Forman posted flat organic revenue in fiscal 2026 with another 12 months of tequila brand decline. The downturn signals broader premium spirits weakness affecting the wider
TL;DR New English Heritage gin releases signal growing demand for regionally distinct spirits. Production volumes and cask strategies offer lessons for whisky distillers competing in premiumisation. English
TL;DR Found North Batch 012 is a 22-year cask-strength Canadian whisky demonstrating controlled oak extraction without over-maturation. The release signals renewed interest in aged Canadian spirits and
TL;DR Botanical vodka is growing 23% annually, capturing shelf space and margin from whisky in venues and retail. Major distillers including Diageo and Brown-Forman are launching brands