Kingsbarns Dunvegan Single Cask Review: 10-Year Sherry Butt Scotch
TL;DR Kingsbarns' Dunvegan is a 10-year, first-fill sherry butt single cask Scotch bottled at cask strength. Rich, complex, and limited in outturn, it marks a maturation
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Titanic Distillers Royal Visit Signals Belfast Whisky Renaissance in 2026
TL;DR Titanic Distillers in Belfast received a royal visit during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann launch week, while the Drinks Business Awards 2026 winners were announced. Both events
7 Best Value Bourbons From the International Spirits Challenge 2026
TL;DR Seven bourbons earned gold at the 2026 International Spirits Challenge while remaining competitively priced. From Buffalo Trace to Four Branches, these results matter for trade buyers,
Titanic Distillers Royal Visit and Drinks Business Awards 2026: Whisky Trade Reacts
TL;DR Titanic Distillers in Belfast received a royal visit during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this week, boosting the Northern Irish whisky sector's profile, while the
US Spirits Depremiumisation: Value Sales Fall 5.7% in 12 Months
TL;DR US spirits sales value fell 5.7% in 12 months as consumers trade down on price. Premium bourbon and mid-tier Scotch face the most pressure. Cask
Hoxton Spirits Targets 25 Global Markets in Bold Distribution Expansion
TL;DR Hoxton Spirits has partnered with Optimum Media Group to enter 25 international markets by end of 2026. The deal preserves founder ownership while providing route-to-market infrastructure
Spendrups Acquires Umida Spirits Brands in Swedish M&A Deal
TL;DR Spendrups' subsidiary Spring Wine and Spirits is acquiring a portfolio of alcohol brands from listed Swedish peer Umida Group. The deal reshapes Nordic spirits distribution,