Spirits Europe Names Patrick Piana as President in 2026 Leadership Move
TL;DR Patrick Piana, managing director of Europe at Campari Group, has been named as the next president of Spirits Europe. The appointment matters for whisky producers because
Macallan Opens First UK Boutique Inside Harrods This June
TL;DR The Macallan opened its first dedicated UK domestic boutique inside Harrods on 19 June 2026, giving Edrington's flagship malt a brand-controlled retail presence in
Diageo CEO Dave Lewis Launches Restructure With UK Leadership Change
TL;DR Diageo CEO Dave Lewis has moved quickly to restructure the British drinks company, with the UK managing director confirmed as departing and reports of wider job
Old Pulteney 50 Year Old Marks Distillery's 200th Anniversary Release
TL;DR International Beverage has released Old Pulteney 50 Year Old to mark the Highland distillery's 200th anniversary, describing it as the oldest expression ever bottled
Coors Whiskey Co Launches Its First Blended American Malt Whiskey
TL;DR Coors Whiskey Co, the spirits arm of Molson Coors, has released its first blended American malt whiskey under the Coors name. The launch brings significant distribution
Best Value Single Malt Scotch Whiskies From SFWSC 2026: 5 Double Gold Picks
TL;DR At least five single malt Scotch whiskies priced under £55 earned Double Gold medals at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The results highlight genuine
Ad Gefrin Crǣft Series Launches as First Modern Northumbrian Single Malt
TL;DR Ad Gefrin has announced the release of its Crǣft Series, described as the first modern Northumbrian single malt whisky. The multi-expression lineup marks a significant regional