Scotch whisky news, analysis and trade intelligence.
Cairngorm water, lighter vapours, and no sherry-cask shortcuts. Fettercairn's 12 and 16 Year Old arrive in the US — and the secondary market hasn't caught up with the collector trajectory yet.
TL;DR Diageo CEO Dave Lewis has confirmed a restructuring of the British drinks group, including the departure of its UK managing director. Job cuts have been widely
TL;DR Spirits brands have shifted from aspirational content to participatory engagement on social media in 2026. Whisky distilleries now compete on community authenticity, with direct implications for
TL;DR English Heritage gins are driving premiumisation across the spirits sector. New releases signal distillery confidence, cask demand, and portfolio diversification beyond traditional whisky markets. English Heritage
TL;DR Garrison Brothers, Texas's first legal whiskey distillery, reveals the partnership and distribution strategy fueling double-digit nationwide bourbon growth. Strategic market expansion signals broader American
TL;DR Scotch Whisky divides into six regulatory categories: Single Malt, Single Grain, Blended Malt, Blended Grain, Blended Scotch, and Scotch Whisky. Each enforces distinct production rules, cask
TL;DR India's Competition Commission has ordered a formal investigation into Pernod Ricard over alleged retailer collusion. The probe threatens the group's distribution grip