Here are the latest trends in the drinks industry based on research by Inside the Cask. 1 – Blended Malt is making the Scotch whisky category more accessible and attracting new drinkers Most people may
Force Brands 2019 Talent Market Report
In this first edition of their report, Force Brands explores benefits and compensation in industries that include wine and spirits, beer, food/non-alcoholic beverages, beauty/personal care/wellness, and cannabis. ForceBrands is the leading specialized recruiting firm for
Value Of Wine To Top US$207 Billion By 2022
As forecasted by the IWSR Vinexpo Report… Global consumption of still and sparkling wine is forecast to reach US$207bn by 2022, for a total volume of 2.7bn nine-litre cases, reveals the latest IWSR Vinexpo report.
An Inside the Cask chat with…the Glenfarclas Distillery Manager
Callum A. Fraser joined Glenfarclas Distillery, based in the speyside area in Ballindalloch, Scotland, back in 2012. The distillery is owned and run by the Grant family, with the distillery boasting a production capacity of
KLM to stop in-flight duty free shopping
The Dutch carrier has announced plans to phase out inflight duty free sales, blaming the rise of internet shopping and competition from airport retail sales. Duty Free/Tax Free sales will end during July 2019 on European Flights,
Which? advises passengers not to waste money on allocated seating
Which? Travel asked the 10 most popular airlines that operate paid-for seating options to confirm that they seat groups, couples and families together where there is space to do so. All the airlines confirmed that
The new booze bosses in the UK
Courtesy of The Grocer magazine and originally published in March 2019. The full article with commentary on each new UK drinks industry boss can be found on this link (requires subscription) – article: ‘Meet the
Legal Cannabis Poses a Risk to Alcohol Categories in the USA
37% of Alcohol Drinkers in Legal Cannabis States Also Consume Cannabis, Expected to Grow as Marijuana Acceptance Expands. Though legal cannabis is currently only a fraction of comparable alcohol sales, a newly published study shows
Having Fun at the Old & Rare Whisky Show
The Whisky Exchange‘s annual event took place in Glasgow’s Central Hotel for the 3rd time in 2019 and I went along with some friends to sample some whiskies and enjoy ourselves on a Saturday afternoon…
Highlights from Viking Line Whisky Fair 2019
The latest event took place from 14th to 17th February and here is a selection of pictures with some of the best moments. For a previous Inside the Cask blog post on the ‘Viking Line
