Scotch whisky news, analysis and trade intelligence.
TL;DR Orange wine cask finishing is gaining credibility as a production innovation, with skin-contact white wine wood delivering distinct tannin and dried-fruit character. The Colomba cocktail meanwhile
TL;DR Five practical approaches are reshaping how bars and buyers think about whisky in summer 2026, from highball builds using light grain whiskies to cask-strength expressions over
TL;DR Constellation Brands reported a near-50% decline in wine and spirits net sales in Q1 2026, with beer and Tequila offsetting the weakness. The results beat analyst
TL;DR Constellation Brands reported an eight percent rise in organic sales for its wine and spirits division in the first quarter of fiscal 2027. This rebound indicates
TL;DR Eight blended Scotch whiskies scored 90 points or above to earn Spirit Gold at the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2026. The blind-tasting results provide credible
TL;DR Cask Trade has partnered with Scottish fashion designer Siobhan Mackenzie to register an official tartan, launching it alongside a limited-edition Nc'nean single cask bottling.
TL;DR Edrington reported a 14% full-year revenue decline, driven by weaker demand for prestige Scotch expressions and a softer performance from Highland Park. The result raises questions