La Martiniquaise’s Label 5 whisky has introduced its first flavoured spirit drink, Original Citrus.

House of Suntory has announced the release of Hibiki 40 Years Old, the oldest blended whisky to ever be produced by the brand.

Islay distillery Laphroaig has appointed George Campbell as its new distillery manager.

Exports of Scotch whisky fell by 18% in value in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, new figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) have revealed.

Speyside distillery The Macallan has announced a partnership with three sherry cask businesses, concluding a quartet of investments in the sherry-seasoned oak cask supply chain.

Ireland’s Waterford Distillery has announced the launch of a new bottling to its core portfolio made from barley grown using regenerative biodynamic farming methods.

Pernod Ricard has drawn plans to sell its Imperial Blue whisky according to multiple reports in India.

US-based Bourbon distiller, Saga Spirits Group, has reportedly announced plans to develop a $92.5 million distillery and tourism centre on 150 acres in Kentucky.

Ardbeg Distillery is reviving its 17 Years Old in a limited edition shared exclusively with the Ardbeg Committee.

Suntory Spirits has announced the completion of the renewal of its Hakushu Distillery that commenced last year.

Chivas Brothers received more than £3m from the Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund to reduce its carbon emissions.

Dufftown single malt The Balvenie has announced the launch of The Balvenie Fifty Collection, a trilogy of fifty-year-old single malts to be released over the next three years.

French drinks group Pernod Ricard has announced the formation of a global brand company, North American Distillers (NADL), which will house it American whiskey portfolio.

Indian spirits company Allied Blenders and Distillers has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise $180 million.

Suntory Global Spirits has officially submitted plans for the redevelopment of its distillery on Islay to expand production by more than one-third.

Chivas Brothers has launched an agriculture programme supporting sustainable farming practices among Scottish barley growers.

The Rosebank Distillery has now opened its doors after more than 30 years of closure. 

Workers at three Whyte & Mackay-owned distilleries have backed strike action after pay talks stalled.

Ian Macleod Distillers, in partnership with The Islay Boys, has announced an update on the progress of their new single malt whisky distillery, Laggan Bay, on Islay.

Glen Grant has announced the retirement of master distiller Dennis Malcolm OBE, who will leave his role at the end of June, after a six-decade long career.

Suntory Global Spirits (formerly Beam Suntory) has restored a further 80 hectares of peatland through its Peatland Water Sanctuary programme on the Scottish island of Islay.

US wine company Jackson Family Wines has entered the American whiskey category with the launch of its Stonestreet Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

After 18 years at the company, Balblair distillery manager John MacDonald has announced his retirement.

Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the opening of a central London visitor centre, the distillery’s first official home outside of Kentucky.

Label 5 blended Scotch whisky has launched its first single grain whisky which will initially roll out in the UK market.

Scotch whisky brand Aberfeldy has partnered with Argentinian Winery, Finca Ambrosia, for the most recent edition to its Wine Cask Collection.

Independent bottler Douglas Laing & Co has entered the single malt market with the launch of its non-age statement Strathearn single malt.

The Demeter Collection, created to recognise the work of women in the whisky sector, has raised nearly £50,000 at auction for the OurWhisky Foundation.

Danish distillery Stauning is expanding its core portfolio with the launch of a new expression, Høst (40.5% abv).

William Grant and Sons has launched a new high-aged blended Scotch brand, Wildmoor.

English sparkling wine producer, Nyetimber, has announced an agreement in principle to purchase The Lakes Distillery in a deal worth £71 million.

Scotch whisky legend Ian Urquhart has passed away aged 76, after an illness, with his family by his side.

The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and Single Cask Nation, has reported an 8% revenue growth in its preliminary results for the year to 31 December 2023.

The Dalmore has collaborated with the V&A Dundee to launch two new Highland single malt whiskies as part of its series Luminary No2.

Rosebank Distillery has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public this June for the first time since 1993. 

Label 5 Scotch Whisky plans to reinforce its ‘Glocal’ marketing campaign throughout 2024 with a wide range of activations in its priority global markets.

Diageo has announced that Port Ellen Distillery has reopened on the island of Islay more than 40 years after closing its doors.

Isle of Skye single malt distillery Torabhaig has announced the launch of the third instalment in its Legacy Series which follows the journey to a ten-year-old expression.

As part of its celebrations for International Women’s Day 2024 the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released five single cask whiskies selected by an all-women tasting panel.

This International Women’s Day, The Lakes Distillery has released a limited-edition single malt whisky to celebrate inclusivity in whisky.

Compass Box founder and whisky maker John Glaser has announced he will be stepping down from the business after 23 years.

Total US spirits exports hit a record high in 2023 boosted by the EU’s suspension of tariffs on American whiskey, according to a new report by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).

Traditional though this category may seem, there have been changes at the top and the introduction of new names.

There’s no sign that the giant of this category, Jameson, is in any danger of being toppled from its number one spot.

­This sector is nothing if not consistent, as evidenced by the minimal change in the bestsellers.

Japan continues to dominate in this category with two names in particular standing out.

Whisky producer, The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), and owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has acquired US-based independent bottling brand, Single Cask Nation.

Never Say Die, the UK-based Kentucky straight bourbon has announced its launch in the US following its UK launch in September 2022.

French spirits maker, Pernod Ricard has announced the launch of The Chuan Pure Malt Whisky in China.

Irish Distillers, the Irish whiskey subsidiary of Pernod Ricard, has announced the appointment of Dave McCabe as master blender.