Scotch whisky news, analysis and trade intelligence.
TL;DR Lagg Distillery, Arran's dedicated peated whisky site, is establishing itself in the heavily peated Island category under manager Graham Omand. Its core expressions offer
TL;DR Pernod Ricard cuts full-year sales guidance, forecasting a 3-4% organic decline due to Middle East conflict disrupting key travel retail and hospitality markets. This pressures premium
TL;DR Malaysian customs arrested two men smuggling 888 bottles of liquor, mainly whisky and brandy. The bust highlights the persistent black market driven by high excise duties,
TL;DR Pernod Ricard warns full-year revenue will be lower. Conflict in the Middle East has weakened crucial travel retail sales in the Gulf. This is compounded by
TL;DR Kirin Holdings is reportedly exploring a sale of the Four Roses Bourbon brand for over $1 billion. The deal would test high-end bourbon valuations amid a
TL;DR Buffalo Trace released its oldest Eagle Rare bourbon ever, selling it exclusively through a Bonhams auction. This move aims to capture secondary market value and reposition
TL;DR Pernod Ricard confirms ongoing merger talks with Brown-Forman. A deal would combine major whiskey brands but requires family approval and likely forced asset sales by regulators.