Scotch whisky news, analysis and trade intelligence.
TL;DR Conor McGregor settled a lawsuit with ex-training partner Artem Lobov over ownership and profits from Proper No. Twelve whiskey. Terms are confidential, avoiding a 2026 trial.
TL;DR Pernod Ricard's CFO attributes US spirits volume declines to consumer affordability, not a structural shift. The company is in active talks to acquire Brown-Forman,
TL;DR Brown-Forman, owner of Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve, is in serious acquisition talks with Pernod Ricard and Sazerac. A sale would reshape the global
TL;DR Heaven Hill Brands has filled the first barrel at its new $200 million Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in Bardstown. This major expansion returns large-scale production to
TL;DR Heaven Hill Distillery is the largest family-owned US spirits producer. Its vast portfolio spans value bourbons like Evan Williams to premium allocated releases like Elijah Craig
TL;DR Darron Dillow, co-owner of Limestone Farms Distillery in Kentucky, was indicted for felony theft by deception. He allegedly used a neighbor's property as collateral
TL;DR Diageo is moving the 2026 global final of its World Class bartending competition from Dubai to Scotland. This strategic shift aims to strengthen its brand narrative