Celebrating World Rum Day, The Rum Geography launches the first global platform for rum lovers to find producers and rum destinations in over 100 countries. The simple to use site offers one of the most
New Product: Glengoyne White Oak Single Malt Scotch whiskies
Ian Macleod Distillers has announced the launch of a new range of whiskies from its Glengoyne Distillery, which celebrate American oak maturation. The White Oak range marks a bold and exciting new chapter for Glengoyne,
World Spirits Alliance 2024 Report
The World Spirits Alliance (WSA) 2024 Study on the Global Economic Impact of the Spirits Sector is the first-ever comprehensive global economic study by Oxford Economics and IWSR. This study explores the depths of the
British Politicians and Booze
As the Labour Party’s Sir Keir Starmer takes up the office of Prime Minister for the UK, following the July 2024 elections, everyone involved in the drinks industry is hoping that more support will be
New Product: Hidden Barn 7yo Bourbon Finished in French Virgin Oak
Hidden Barn, a bourbon brand launched in 2022, has released a seven-year-old double-barreled bourbon on July 7th 2024. The brand has been acquired by Royce Neeley from the Neeley Family Distillery, and continues to be
Tomatin announces the return of The Antiquary Scotch whisky
Scottish distiller Tomatin has revealed three new expressions from The Antiquary, as it relaunches one of Scotland’s oldest whisky brands with a new look and vision. Following in the footsteps of The Antiquary’s founders, J&W Hardie,
Drinks Brands and Retailers worthy of a Royal Warrant
In May 2024, King Charles III and Queen Camila granted their first Royal Warrants of the new reign, announcing companies supplying goods or services to the Royal Household via a Royal Warrant of Appointment to
The Most Popular RTD Cocktails/ Wine in every state of the USA
Travel company Upgraded Points has released its latest study mapping out the most popular canned alcoholic beverages in every state of the USA, by reviewing Google Trends search data for the last 12 months. “In
The Drinks Industry Rich List 2024
Forbes magazine and The Sunday Times newspaper (top 350 only) have revealed their 2024 Rich Lists. As a result, I have updated below the list for the richest people in the Drinks Industry, based both
New Product: The MISAKA whisky collection
Blending 700 Years of Scottish and 100 Years of Japanese Whisky Expertise, Global Drinks Ltd has announced the global launch of its new premium MISAKA whisky range, which made its debut at the prestigious Singapore
Islay’s Ardnahoe Distillery launches its 1st Whisky since opening in 2018
Together with sons Andrew and Scott, Stewart Laing has realised a lifelong dream with the launch of ‘Inaugural Release’ – the first whisky from Ardnahoe, the distillery opened on Islay in 2018 by Hunter Laing
Saltire Rare Malt to launch at Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
New Independent bottler Saltire Rare Malt will present its first 3 releases celebrating the 25th edition of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. The company was originally founded by Keith Rennie and Nigel Heywood, two Scottish
How to start your own Whisky Club by the 168 Whisky Club
Glasgow is home for the 168 Whisky Club, a professional networking group for whisky enthusiasts. Meetings are held usually at Wylie & Bisset’s offices at 168 Bath Street with members having the opportunity to sample
The Cabrach Distillery to launch in the heartland of malt whisky
A new Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery, which will breathe new life into a remote area of north-east Scotland, is preparing to open its doors this summer, having reached a major milestone with the
New Product: Strathearn Single Malt Scotch whisky
Independent Scotch Whisky Business, Douglas Laing & Co, has marked its distilling debut with their inaugural release of Strathearn Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Created from just 32 specially selected casks and entirely hand-crafted, this limited
