US Spirits Depremiumisation: Value Sales Fall 5.7% in 12 Months
TL;DR US spirits sales value fell 5.7% in 12 months as consumers trade down on price. Premium bourbon and mid-tier Scotch face the most pressure. Cask
Whisky Bulletin
Hoxton Spirits Targets 25 Global Markets in Bold Distribution Expansion
TL;DR Hoxton Spirits has partnered with Optimum Media Group to enter 25 international markets by end of 2026. The deal preserves founder ownership while providing route-to-market infrastructure
Spendrups Acquires Umida Spirits Brands in Swedish M&A Deal
TL;DR Spendrups' subsidiary Spring Wine and Spirits is acquiring a portfolio of alcohol brands from listed Swedish peer Umida Group. The deal reshapes Nordic spirits distribution,
Spirited Awards 2026: The Spirits Business Earns Top 10 Nomination Again
TL;DR The Spirits Business has been named a top 10 Spirited Awards nominee for Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication in 2026. The peer-reviewed accolade reflects the publication&
Niagara Bottling Buys Recycling Plant: 5 Supply Chain Shifts Whisky Should Watch
TL;DR Niagara Bottling has acquired an idle recycling plant in Vernon, California. For the whisky trade, it signals accelerating vertical integration in beverage packaging — with real implications
Niagara Bottling Buys Recycling Plant: What It Means for US Beverage Supply Chains
TL;DR Niagara Bottling has acquired an idle recycling facility in Vernon, California. For the whisky trade, the deal highlights how vertical integration of sustainability infrastructure is becoming
Dalmore Distillery Redesign: Inside the Creative Vision Reshaping Highland Scotch
TL;DR The Dalmore Distillery has completed a major redesign involving architects, artists, and craftspeople. Owned by Whyte & Mackay, the project reinforces the brand's ultra-premium