NEWSLETTER

12 September, 2024

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Shay Waterworth, Oli Dodd, Eleanor Yates and Hamish Smith

Top Stories

Scotch exports fell by 18% in the first half of 2024

Published: 12 September, 2024

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.

The Macallan announces sherry cask partnership

Published: 12 September, 2024

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

Seedlip founder launches latest project Sylva

Published: 09 September, 2024

Ben Branson, founder of Diageo non-alcoholic spirit Seedlip, has launched Sylva, a non-alcoholic distillery and maturation lab at his home in Essex.

Fynoderee Distillery expands into Europe

Published: 10 September, 2024

Isle of Man drinks producer The Fynoderee Distillery is expanding its operations to mainland Europe in a move to boost the island’s growing food and drink sector.

Analysis

Rum’s strong proposition

Published: 12 September, 2024

Eleanor Yates looks at the high-abv category that’s gaining greater traction with producers and consumers alike.

Amaretto’s new age

Published: 12 September, 2024

Shay Waterworth discovers the new brand pushing aged amaretto and alternatives to the classic Sour serve.

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