Scotch whisky news, analysis and trade intelligence.
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
TL;DR Coca-Cola's planned IPO of HCCB, its largest Indian bottler, signals consolidation in beverage infrastructure with direct implications for whisky distribution, cask demand, and spirits
TL;DR Georgia is auctioning approximately 40,000 bottles from Stalin's personal wine collection to fund a new wine education school. The sale presents significant authentication
TL;DR Coca-Cola is preparing to list its Indian bottling parent HCCH. For whisky professionals, the move validates India's premiumisation story, benchmarks beverage distribution values, and
TL;DR González Byass is consigning part of its historic Tío Pepe bottle library to Christie's, including bottles never previously released commercially. The sale carries direct