Maker’s Mark has produced a limited edition run of 252 Private Select bottles in the UK to tap Brits’ thirst for American whisky.
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The Gin Guild has welcomed 23 new members to its fold boosting its membership to 300.
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Despite being the second biggest spirits category in the UK, accounting for 21% of sales (Nielsen/CGA, year to June 2018), big opportunities exist for whisk(e)y if it can grow engagement with women and younger adults, who currently shy away from the category.
Scotch whisky producers have marked today as ‘Duty Paid Day.’
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Pernod Ricard is capitalising on encouraging growth in the Scotch category with the launch of its new Chivas XV.
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The WSTA has launched an English and Welsh whisky trail to further boost growth of a sector that lay dormant for than a century.
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Harpers and sister title Drinks Retailing News are joining forces to add a new event to the popular ‘Think’ spirits series.
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African company Distell is launching six limited release whiskies across its single malt portfolio this September to coincide with its first annual showcase event.
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Diageo has seen its annual GB sales rise by 8% helped by its core gin and beer offering and ‘innovative’ NPD including pink gin.
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Top three Scotch producer Grant’s has rebooted its range of blended whiskies to highlight the three types of wood that go into making the brand’s signature taste.
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The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called for zero tariffs on imports of whisky making materials in the Brexit negotiations.
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Famous Grouse, Macallan and Highland Park owner Edrington has reported a 7% uplift in sales despite ongoing challenges in the blended Scotch market.
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Leading whisky and cognac distributor Maxxium UK is putting its key brands front and centre with a name change as it prepares to expand its footprint in premium and super premium spirits.
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Scottish malt whisky maker Jura has announced a major image overhaul via a bold new signature series.
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Despite the premium gin and Japanese whisky assault, single malt Scotch is riding high in a market driven by exploration. Tom Bruce-Gardyne reports
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Malt whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has announced the integration of the UK market into its global sales strategy to build on the strength of UK-wide sales.
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Scotch is one of the UK’s most formidable trademarks, with a global export presence worth £1.8 billion in the first half of 2017, according to HMRC.
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Berry Bros. & Rudd has revealed a new global distribution agreement with Daftmill Distillery - one of only two Scottish spirit distilleries that can use the term ‘single estate’.
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A new marketing campaign for Southern Comfort centring on the spirit’s hometown of New Orleans is about to land in the UK.
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The Dingle Distillery, the craft spirits producer, is launching an investment drive to scale up its production.
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