There’s something quite transfixing – almost hypnotic – when it comes to looking at the latest brand figures for spirits around the world. You cannot stop. More particularly so as there seems to be so much cause for celebration in the 2011 round-up. There’s Johnnie Walker scotch whisky on an incredible 18 million cases; the Irish whiskey Jameson’s posting a 20%-plus increase and now nudging the 4 million case-mark, well I could go on, and on. But one result has really warmed the cockles of my heart – and that’s William Grant’s single malt scotch whisky Glenfiddich.
US scotch whisky tariffs suspended for five years
17 June, 2021
A deal has been struck between the UK and US to end retaliatory tariffs on malt whiskies for five years.
Spirits giants Edrington and Beam Suntory have agreed to an equity swap of stakes in their jointly-owned distribution companies in Spain and the UK.
The Savoy launches first outdoors terrace with Bowmore
14 April, 2021
The Savoy in London has partnered with Bowmore single malt scotch whisky to launch the hotel’s first ever pop up terrace called Solas.
Scotch whisky producers are celebrating after the US government announced it would suspend tariffs on various UK goods for four months.
International Spirits Challenge 2020 Awards: Winners Announced
29 October, 2020
Dalmore 35 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky has been named the Supreme Champion at the International Spirits Challenge 2020 Awards.
Scotch whisky exports rise in H1 2010
05 November, 2010
Scotch whisky exports are up 17% compared with last year, with nine of the category’s top ten markets in growth.
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