Whisky and Ice Cream: A Pairing That Shouldn’t Work (But Sometimes Does)
TL;DR A structured whisky and ice cream pairing experiment finds salted caramel works, mint fails, and dark chocolate splits opinion. The real trade story is what flavour
Payback time: the cash-flow crisis in spirits supply chains
TL;DR India's state-controlled alcohol distribution system is leaving spirits suppliers unpaid, threatening cash flow across the trade. For Scotch whisky exporters and cask investors, the
Discus CEO testifies for tariff exemption on spirits
TL;DR Discus CEO has testified before federal officials calling for a tariff exemption on distilled spirits, warning that ongoing and retaliatory tariffs are damaging American whiskey exports
Silver Brothers Distillery plans June opening
TL;DR Silver Brothers Distillery opens in New York's Hudson River Valley in June 2026, built on a regenerative farming model. The launch is relevant to
Diageo taps into mini canned cocktails
TL;DR Diageo has launched 100ml Johnnie Walker-led canned cocktails in the US, targeting travel retail and event venues. The move reinforces blended Scotch's commercial ambitions
Isle of Raasay & Duisdale House Launch Whisky Supper Club
TL;DR Isle of Raasay Distillery and Duisdale House Hotel have launched a whisky supper club pairing rare cask expressions with formal dining on Skye, a strategic move
The Whisky Exchange unveils second Zodiac quartet
TL;DR The Whisky Exchange has released the second quartet in its twelve-part Zodiac Series, bringing the collector bottling programme to its halfway point. The series signals a