Scotch whisky news, analysis and trade intelligence.
TL;DR Trade buyers are demanding more credibility from celebrity spirits brands. They now require proof of genuine production partnerships, transparency, and long-term commitment, forcing ventures to invest
TL;DR Pursuit Spirits' rye whiskey, featuring a never-before-released stave profile, is selected for the 2026 Whiskey Row Series. This breaks the series' recent bourbon trend,
TL;DR Brown-Forman remains silent on trade reports it favours a potential Pernod Ricard acquisition over Sazerac. The Brown family's voting control is key. A deal
TL;DR Belgium's Filliers Distillery has released a 34-Year-Old Single Grain whisky, the country's oldest. This historic release from long-held stocks marks a major
TL;DR Whiskey Del Bac Normandie is a limited American single malt finished in ex-Calvados casks. It combines the distillery's signature mesquite smoke with apple brandy
TL;DR Strada Ferrata, a pioneering Italian single malt distillery, evolved from craft beer. Its technical brewing expertise and experimental use of Italian wine casks create a distinctive
TL;DR Ian Macleod Distillers launched Glengoyne Signature, a grocery-exclusive single malt. This accessible whisky targets supermarket shoppers, boosting mainstream retail presence while protecting the brand's