Scotch whisky news, analysis and trade intelligence.
TL;DR An overproof spirit is bottled above 50% ABV. The term originated from British naval gunpowder tests. Overproof overlaps with cask-strength bottlings and affects production yield, pricing,
TL;DR Angel's Envy unveils Cellar Collection Vol. 5: a straight rye finished in French oak extra añejo tequila barrels. This limited, ultra-premium release targets collectors,
TL;DR Seven bourbons priced under $120 won major 2026 World Whiskies Awards. Accessible bottles from distilleries like Wild Turkey and Four Roses beat expensive limited editions in
TL;DR Pernod Ricard reports its first quarter of sales growth, indicating the spirits downturn may be easing. Recovery is driven by US market stabilization and resilience in
TL;DR Balearic Drinks is expanding the Café del Mar Spirits range into key European markets in late 2026. This lifestyle brand's move from Spanish tourism
TL;DR Appleton Estate is Jamaica's oldest distillery, producing premium aged rums. Its tropical climate accelerates aging, creating scarce, high-value expressions. The brand competes directly with
TL;DR Kentucky Senator Bourbon released a limited 'John Edwards' single barrel bourbon at 107 proof. It targets the high-demand, high-proof collector segment with a political