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Sunday, 28 June 2026 Scotch Whisky News & Trade Intelligence

Scotch whisky news, analysis and trade intelligence.

Scotch soars in control states as Canadian whisky drops
Spirits Business

Scotch soars in control states as Canadian whisky drops

TL;DR Scotch whisky volumes grew in US control states while Canadian and Irish whisky declined. Gin and Tequila also gained. The data signals durable American demand for

Chivas Regal and Charles Leclerc release 16YO whisky
Industry & Markets

Chivas Regal and Charles Leclerc release 16YO whisky

TL;DR Chivas Regal has launched its first 16-year-old blended Scotch, co-created with Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc. The release fills a long-standing gap in the brand'

Diageo bottles its oldest single malt
Scotch

Diageo bottles its oldest single malt

TL;DR Diageo Luxury Group has launched its Rare Series with its oldest single malt bottling to date, targeting the ultra-premium collectibles market and signalling a strategic push

Brown-Forman shakes up control state distribution
Industry & Markets

Brown-Forman shakes up control state distribution

TL;DR Brown-Forman has restructured distribution across 11 US control states after Republic National Distributing Company exited 17 such markets. The change affects Jack Daniel's, Woodford

Wire Works Heritage Chevallier English Whisky Review
Releases & Reviews

Wire Works Heritage Chevallier English Whisky Review

TL;DR Wire Works Distillery has released a Heritage Chevallier English Whisky built around a nineteenth-century barley variety. The grain-forward, restrained release positions the Sheffield distillery firmly in

Top 10 award-winning spirits to sip this spring
Scotch

Top 10 award-winning spirits to sip this spring

TL;DR Spring 2026 competition results spotlight decorated Scotch single malts, bourbon, Japanese, and Taiwanese whisky. Medal performance drives retailer listings, export negotiations, and cask valuations — making award

Trump to remove Scotch whisky tariff
Industry & Markets

Trump to remove Scotch whisky tariff

TL;DR Donald Trump has pledged to remove the US tariff on Scotch whisky following King Charles III's state visit. The move could significantly boost Scottish