ASA Rules Against Whisky Cask Investment Firm Capgroup Int
TL;DR The UK Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against whisky cask investment firm Capgroup Int for a second time, citing inadequate financial risk warnings on its website.
7 Best Scotch Whiskies Under $100 Backed by 2026 Awards
TL;DR Seven Scotch whiskies priced below $100 have earned strong results in 2026 competition circuits, spanning Highland, Speyside, and peated styles. For trade buyers, these medal-backed bottles
Chardonnay Cask Whisky: 7 Trade Reasons Producers Are Watching Sonoma
TL;DR Sonoma Chardonnay's quality renaissance is creating better barrels for whisky finishing. Sub-appellation specificity, French oak chemistry, and US market resonance make these casks a
United Spirits Closes Hyderabad Plant: What It Means for Indian Whisky Supply
TL;DR Diageo's United Spirits is closing its Hyderabad manufacturing facility by August 2026, consolidating production capacity in response to margin pressure and slowing demand in
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5-Year Islay Scotch Review: Peat Power at Entry Price
TL;DR Ardbeg Wee Beastie, a 5-year-old Islay single malt bottled at 47.4% ABV, delivers bold peat smoke and maritime notes despite its youth. Trade implications: strong
6 Spirits Grew 300% in 2025: What It Means for Whisky
TL;DR Six spirits brands achieved 300% growth in 2025 by capturing the £30–£50 premiumisation segment where whisky traditionally dominated. This signals structural market shift: whisky faces
Four Walls Whiskey Lands Celebrity Backing and Lily Pond Group Partnership
TL;DR Four Walls Whiskey, co-founded by It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia actors, has secured a partnership with brand incubator Lily Pond Group and a personal