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”.
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Whisky tourism investment hailed by Moray MSP
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.
Distilleries share in £150m whisky tourism bonanza
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.
Diageo to transform visitor experiences with £150m investment plan
Drinks giant Diageo has announced a £150 million investment over three years to “transform” its Scotch whisky visitor experiences.
Whisky auction to raise funds for Moray village
An auction of more than 140 whiskies from across Scotland will be held next month to raise funds for a Moray village.
Drams and donuts to make unlikely combination for Speyside whisky festival
Whisky and donuts will make an unlikely match at a celebration of Scotland’s national drink next month.
Dream of transforming derelict Moray farm into whisky heritage centre moves a step closer
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.
Labour’s Brexit stance ‘reinforced’ by talks with whisky industry bosses
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.
One of last remaining 1950s whisky casks in the world to go on sale with £22,000 per bottle price tag
Exceptionally rare whisky that has lain untapped for 60 years is about to go on sale.
Two rare bottles of whisky set to fetch £850,000 at auction
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.
Age-old process and new tech join forces
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.
Chivas Brothers toasts good year for Scotch brands
Whisky-maker Chivas Brothers says “greater focus and agility” has helped it drive increased growth in its Scotch portfolio.
Single malt at centre of Swedish venture newventure
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.
Industry giants unite to protect whisky brands
Two drinks industry bodies have joined forces to better protect “authentic” Scottish whiskies.
EU appetite for Scotch and salmon boosts sales
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.
Drinks industry bodies link up to preserve ‘authentic’ Scottish whiskies
Two drinks industry bodies have joined forces to better protect “authentic” Scottish whiskies.
Multimillion-pound boom in salmon and whisky exports
The value of Scotch whisky and Scottish salmon exports grew by more than £500 million last year, new figures show.
UK auction sales of rare whisky topped £25 million in 2017
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.
International demand boosts Speyside whisky festival to record sales
Tickets for an extravaganza to celebrate whisky from Speyside have been selling in record time.
New world record price after standard size bottle of single malt whisky sells for £82,000
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.
New pipeline bringing gas supply to Speyside distillery completed
Construction of a new pipeline bringing a continual, year-round gas supply to a Speyside distillery has been completed a month ahead of schedule.
Scotch Whisky Association latest to phase out plastic straws
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.
Global taste for Scotch lifts drink giant’s profits
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.
Claims the Bard ‘will be turning in his grave’ at plans to change whisky formula
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 out to build single malt brand
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.
‘Looking forward to bringing classic GlenAllachie single malt to a new generation’
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.
Minister to hold talks with heritage bosses to bring Moray distillery back to life
A Scottish Government minister is poised to intervene in order to rekindle hopes of bringing a historic Moray distillery back to life.
New warehouses proposed for Moray distillery to keep pace with demand
A Moray distillery is planning to expand its warehouses in order to keep up with international demand.
Great Scots – whisky fusion steps into history
A business co-founded by a Robert Gordon University lecturer has just bottled a rare fusion of Scotch and Indian whisky.
Gin’s squeeze on whisky: Discount stores report spirit outsells national drink
Gin is outselling Scotland’s national drink at a discount supermarket’s stores around the country.
Whisky collectors soak up £75m worth of drams
Rare whisky collectors around the world are hoarding nearly £75million-worth of Scotland’s national drink.
Special dram created to commemorate Celtic rockers’ farewell tour
Retiring Celtic rockers Runrig have teamed up with a north-east firm to produce a special dram to toast their final tour.