MPs demand action as Donald Trump considers further whisky tariff hike
UK ministers have been urged to act after it emerged the US was considering another hike in whisky tariffs.
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Loch Ness Spirits thankful two-year ‘David vs Goliath’ dispute over as whisky firm fails in bid to claim name
A north husband-and-wife company has won a "David and Goliath" battle to use Loch Ness in the name of the firm.
PICTURES: First look at expansion project for Speyside distillery aimed at increasing capacity and visitor experience
The first images of an extensive revamp of a Speyside distillery, devised to keep pace with global demand, have been released.
World’s biggest bottle of whisky expected to fetch £15,000 in online auction
The world’s largest bottle of single malt whisky is going under the hammer in an online auction – and is expected to fetch more than £15,000.
World’s largest private whisky collection revealed ahead of auction
The world’s largest private collection of whisky to go to under the hammer has been revealed.
‘Future farm subsidy funds shouldn’t be for whisky’
Farm subsidies of the future should not go towards producing Scottish whisky or other food and drink which could be bad for people’s health, according to a leading adviser on public health.
Vietnamese whisky collector confirmed as owner of record-breaking £10m haul
A Vietnamese man has been recognised by Guinness World Records as having the world’s most valuable whisky collection.
Speyside producers counting cost of punitive 25% US tariffs
Punitive 25% US tariffs imposed on a number of traditional Scottish products are having a “marked impact” on Speyside, the boss of a Moray-based whisky specialist has warned.
Gordon and MacPhail team up with UHI to offer on-the-job training
A new course for business leaders, developed by Moray College UHI in partnership with Elgin-based distiller and retailer Gordon and MacPhail, starts today.
Lessons in spotting a fake malt
Specialist workshops are popping up across the country to help savvy investors spot counterfeit bottles of whisky.
Boris Johnson promises review of whisky duty on visit to Moray distillery
Boris Johnson pledged a major review of whisky duty and signalled the industry could be in line for a tax break if he wins the General Election.
Spirits up as Isle of Raasay distillery expansion gets underway
Isle of Raasay Distillery is expanding its facilities in advance of the launch of its first single malt whisky next year.
World’s first publicly listed single malt whisky fund arrives in the UK
The world’s first regulated and publicly listed single malt whisky fund has arrived in the UK.
Trade minister ‘unable to give any comfort’ to industry on when Donald Trump’s tariffs will be revoked
Trade Secretary Liz Truss was "unable to give any comfort" to industry bosses on when President Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs on whisky and clothing will be revoked.
OPINION: Bright future for Scottish trade outside EU, says Liz Truss
Since taking on the role of International Trade Secretary I have strived to set out my vision for future trade.
Whisky industry demands UK Government action on US tariffs as ‘horror’ tax looms
Distillers will today demand that Trade Secretary Liz Truss pulls out all the stops to save the whisky industry from damaging US tariffs.
Speyside officials submit plans to transform region into world-class destination to Scottish Government
A campaign to transform Moray Speyside into a world-class destination will advance today when "crucial" plans for the region's tourist industry are submitted to the Scottish Government.
Boris Johnson urged to personally intervene over Donald Trump’s 25% whisky tariff
Boris Johnson has been urged to intervene personally to persuade US President Donald Trump not to hurt "the little guy" by imposing 25% tariffs on whisky.
Spirit school hopes to distil knowledge
North-east craft distiller Lost Loch Spirits is celebrating another milestone after launching a school for would-be rivals.
Moray distillery’s whisky ‘capsules’ attract backlash from purists
It is the Scottish staple which is traditionally sipped slowly with little more than a cube of ice or dash of water added after being decanted out of a glass bottle.
Job loss warnings as politicians and businesses condemn Donald Trump’s 25% whisky tariff
Nicola Sturgeon yesterday branded a 25% hike in duty on whisky heading for America "profoundly worrying" amid job fears in the north of Scotland.
Macallan makes history with first woman as master whisky maker
One of Scotland’s leading distilleries has appointed a woman as master whisky maker for the first time in its near 200 year history.
New tours of Moray farm hope to offer fresh insight on whisky industry
A Speyside farmer has teamed up with a tour group to offer an insight into the whisky industry that is believed to be the first of its kind.
Whisky festival coming to Aberdeen’s Music Hall next month
A national festival celebrating Scotland’s national drink will take place in Aberdeen for the first time next month.
Speyside distillery hopes to triple visitor numbers as permission for major revamp is granted
A Moray distillery hopes to triple visitor numbers by spotlighting the women who pioneered the business in a package of tourist-friendly improvements.
Iain Maciver: The best things come to those who wait – the rest are welcome to drink synthetic Scotch
All I did was tell people to take a little time out of their busy lives to fill in a form and they may get some cash back from their bank if they were oversold PPI. That’s all I wrote here last week.
Perfect shot for whisky lovers as Royal Dornoch gets the ball rolling on new single malt
The Royal Dornoch Golf Club has played its first shot into the world of malt whisky.
Legal drama as whisky industry sues American producer over use of the word ‘Highland’
The Scottish whisky industry has launched a lawsuit against a US distillery for using the word "Highland" on its bottles.
Brothers given permission to transform disused quarry into whisky tourist centre
A pair of north-east brothers have been given permission to transform a disused quarry into a whisky tourist destination.
Historical documents reveal Aberdeen may have been homeplace of Scotch whisky
Aberdeen may have been the true birthplace of Scotch whisky, according to new evidence uncovered by historians.
Ice cream creator makes hot deal with Scottish supermarket chain
A Speyside business has struck a deal with Morrisons for its whisky-flavoured ice cream.
Glittering success for new whisky business
A fledgling whisky venture in Thurso has won the best in show award and a double gold medal in a major international spirits competition.