Payback time: the cash-flow crisis in spirits supply chains
TL;DR India's state-controlled alcohol distribution system is leaving spirits suppliers unpaid, threatening cash flow across the trade. For Scotch whisky exporters and cask investors, the
Whisky Bulletin
Isle of Raasay & Duisdale House Launch Whisky Supper Club
TL;DR Isle of Raasay Distillery and Duisdale House Hotel have launched a whisky supper club pairing rare cask expressions with formal dining on Skye, a strategic move
Elijah Craig’s 2026 PGA Championship Bourbon launches
TL;DR Heaven Hill has launched a limited Elijah Craig bourbon tied to the 2026 PGA Championship, extending the brand into golf sponsorship as bourbon producers compete for
Diageo beats expectations as early signs of turnaround emerge
TL;DR Diageo has beaten quarterly expectations under CEO Sir Dave Lewis, with international market growth offsetting North American weakness. The result is a cautious positive signal for
Award winners: The Asian Spirits Masters 2026
TL;DR The Asian Spirits Masters 2026 awarded medals to producers across Japan, Taiwan, India, and emerging nations. Results validate Asian whisky quality for importers and cask investors,
Diageo US spirits sales suffer 15.4% drop in Q3
TL;DR Diageo has reported a 15.4% drop in US spirits sales in Q3, with CEO Dave Lewis admitting the North American business needs to be more
Diageo shares rise on Q3 revenues but North America still sluggish
TL;DR Diageo shares rose after better-than-expected Q3 revenues, but North American whisky sales remain weak due to post-pandemic inventory correction. Cask investors should prioritise selectivity as the