Speyside tasting session aims to show that whisky is not a ‘man’s drink’
A special whisky tasting session has been organised on Speyside to shake off the image that Scotland’s favourite tipple is a “man’s drink”.
A special whisky tasting session has been organised on Speyside to shake off the image that Scotland’s favourite tipple is a “man’s drink”.
A massive £150million investment in whisky tourism will boost the industry’s image in the same way wine-producing countries across the globe have successfully done for decades, an MSP representing the biggest producing area in Scotland has claimed.
Drink giant Diageo has predicted a whisky tourism bonanza for the north after unveiling £150million plans for the “biggest single investment” ever seen in the sector.
Drinks giant Diageo has announced a £150 million investment over three years to “transform” its Scotch whisky visitor experiences.
An auction of more than 140 whiskies from across Scotland will be held next month to raise funds for a Moray village.
Whisky and donuts will make an unlikely match at a celebration of Scotland’s national drink next month.
Work is expected to begin this year on transforming an abandoned Moray farm into a distillery showcasing historical practices after campaigners received a funding boost.
Talks with whisky bosses have “reinforced” Labour’s belief that the UK must remain in a customs union with the European Union, the shadow Brexit Secretary said.
Exceptionally rare whisky that has lain untapped for 60 years is about to go on sale.
Two rare bottles of whisky - one featuring the work of pop artist Sir Peter Blake, who created the famous Sgt Pepper album cover - are set to fetch £850,000 at auction.
The makers of a newly launched blend of Scotch and Australian whisky say it is the first to use new Blockchain technology to demonstrate its provenance and authenticity.
Whisky-maker Chivas Brothers says “greater focus and agility” has helped it drive increased growth in its Scotch portfolio.
A blend of entrepreneurial drive and a passion for Scotland’s national drink has seen a Swedish businessman launch the world’s first regulated fund trading in rare single malt whiskies.
Two drinks industry bodies have joined forces to better protect “authentic” Scottish whiskies.
Annual exports of Scotch whisky and salmon have continued to grow at record levels to a combined value of more than £4.95billion, the Scottish Government said yesterday.
Two drinks industry bodies have joined forces to better protect “authentic” Scottish whiskies.
The value of Scotch whisky and Scottish salmon exports grew by more than £500 million last year, new figures show.
The UK’s rare whisky auction market has exceeded £25 million in a single year for the first time as global demand soars, industry analysts said.
Tickets for an extravaganza to celebrate whisky from Speyside have been selling in record time.
A new world record price of £82,619 is believed to have been set for a near standard-sized bottle of single malt whisky sold at auction.
Construction of a new pipeline bringing a continual, year-round gas supply to a Speyside distillery has been completed a month ahead of schedule.
Trade body the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has become the latest in a growing number of companies and organisations to announce it is phasing out plastic straws and stirrers.
The world’s biggest whisky producer hailed a strong performance from Scotland’s national drink as it toasted a jump in overall sales and profits.
A plan by whisky giants Diageo to change the formula of Scotland’s national drink has been condemned by union bosses who last night claimed Robert Burns would be “turning in his grave”.
Whisky specialist Gordon and MacPhail (G&M) has announced a “strategic restructure” of its sales division as part of long-term plans to build the reputation of its brands in domestic and overseas markets.
The new owners of a Speyside distillery say they want to introduce a new generation to its single malt as they press ahead with plans to establish it as a global independent brand.
A Scottish Government minister is poised to intervene in order to rekindle hopes of bringing a historic Moray distillery back to life.
A Moray distillery is planning to expand its warehouses in order to keep up with international demand.
A business co-founded by a Robert Gordon University lecturer has just bottled a rare fusion of Scotch and Indian whisky.
Gin is outselling Scotland’s national drink at a discount supermarket’s stores around the country.
Rare whisky collectors around the world are hoarding nearly £75million-worth of Scotland’s national drink.
Retiring Celtic rockers Runrig have teamed up with a north-east firm to produce a special dram to toast their final tour.