Bruichladdich co-founder Simon Coughlin retires
Bruichladdich Distillery co-founder, Simon Coughlin, will officially retire on 31 July, after more than 23 years with the Hebridean distillery.
Barbados GI: Heritage matters
Geographical Indicators (GIs) are a hot topic in the global spirits industry, particularly in the Caribbean. Shay Waterworth investigates.
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States has released a statement praising the ‘great starting place’ created by the senate’s passage of a $28.6bn relief package for hospitality.
UK distillery numbers hit record high in 2020
New HMRC figures show that a record number of distilleries were registered in the UK in 2020, growing by more than 100 in 12 months to surpass 560.
Pernod Ricard reopens Beefeater and Plymouth Gin distilleries
Pernod Ricard will reopen its Beefeater and Plymouth Gin distilleries to the public for tours this week.
Number of new distilleries in England rises by 33%
The number of new distilleries in England has jumped by 33% in the space of a year, UHY Hacker Young has announced.
Diageo releases rare scotches
Diageo has announced the release of some rare single malt scotch whiskies to be launched this autumn in the Special Releases series. All are at natural cask strength.
US: Heaven Hill introduces wheat bourbon Larceny
Heaven Hill Distilleries has introduced Larceny, a super-premium wheat bourbon, to the US market.
Diageo releases ‘special’ single malts
Diageo has launched its autumn Special Release Series, a collection of single malt scotch whiskies aimed at the world’s top bars and whisky connoisseurs.