Scotch whisky news, analysis and trade intelligence.
TL;DR Seven Scotch whiskies priced below $100 have earned strong results in 2026 competition circuits, spanning Highland, Speyside, and peated styles. For trade buyers, these medal-backed bottles
TL;DR Ardbeg Wee Beastie, a 5-year-old Islay single malt bottled at 47.4% ABV, delivers bold peat smoke and maritime notes despite its youth. Trade implications: strong
TL;DR Six spirits brands achieved 300% growth in 2025 by capturing the £30–£50 premiumisation segment where whisky traditionally dominated. This signals structural market shift: whisky faces
TL;DR Four Walls Whiskey, co-founded by It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia actors, has secured a partnership with brand incubator Lily Pond Group and a personal
TL;DR US spirits sales fell 5.7% in value over 12 months as consumers trade down from premium expressions. Bourbon and Scotch imports are most exposed. Cask
TL;DR Terlato Wine Group has appointed former Diageo President of US Spirits Gregorio Gutierrez MacAllister as its new chief operating officer. The hire signals Terlato’s intention
TL;DR Buffalo Trace has announced plans to launch an immersive adult summer camp in Kentucky featuring deep-dive spirits education and exclusive distillery overnight stays. This initiative highlights