One of my favourite drinks books is David Gluckman’s That S*it Will Never Sell, where he describes the ideas and background of how some famous drinks brands were created, such as Baileys Irish Cream, Tanqueray
Irish Drinks Exports reaches €2bn in 2025
Drinks Ireland has welcomed new data that shows drinks exports continue to grow, and increased by 2% to €2bn in 2025, despite strong economic and trade challenges. The Ibec group that represents the sector was
New Product: The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever limited edition
The Macallan has unveiled a new single malt Scotch whisky expression: The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release. Marking 55 years since the film lit up the silver screen, this limited edition release celebrates Bond’s connoisseurship of
Sotheby’s 2025 Wine & Spirits Sales
Sotheby’s annual Wine & Spirits sales (auction and private) in 2025 totalled $127.5 million, a rise of nearly 12% on 2024. This marks the fourth-highest annual total for the category since the department’s launch at
The Gin Guild Annual Report 2025
The Gin Guild has issued its annual report and the full document can be found here online.
The Welsh Whisky Map
The Welsh Whisky Society (WWS) has released the 2nd edition of the Welsh Whisky Map online. The organisation was launched in Autumn 2024 by its founders (Sean Williams, Siôn Swann and Nathaniel Dodd), debuting at
The Argentinian Whisky Map
La Sociedad Whisky from Argentina has released the first book to capture the list of whisky distilleries operating in Argentina, the Anuario de Whisky Argentino 2026. The map reproduced here was shared by them and
Scotch Whisky Exports in 2025 impacted by Tariffs according to the SWA
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released figures for 2025 that show global exports of Scotch Whisky falling by -0.6% in value, and by -4.3% in volume, as the industry navigates significant challenges across multiple markets. Exports were valued
Whisky Science – Caramel E150
Caramel E150 Spirit caramel (E150) is allowed as a colouring agent in Scotch whisky production. There are four different types of E150, labeled from a to d, or from class I to IV, according to
Whisky Science – Yeast: pedigree and properties
Yeasts: pedigree and properties Yeasts used in beverage production mostly belong to the genus Saccharomyces. There are various species of Saccharomyces, including S.bayanus, S.cariocanus, S.cerevisiae, S.eubayanus, S.kudriavzevii, S.mikitae, S.paradoxus, S.pastorianus and in some sources S.uvarum, which is usually considered as a subspecies
Whisky Science – Fermentation Flavours
Fermentation flavours Whisky wort fermentation produces ethanol, but also a variety of important flavours. Yeasts produce higher (fusel) alcohols and organic acids, which together form esters. Additionally ketones, sulphur compounds and phenols are formed. Whisky fermentation is
An Inside the Cask chat with…Natalie Jayne Clark
Natalie Jayne Clark is a writer, editor, producer and the author behind The Malt Whisky Murders, a whisky fiction book. She also knows about whisky, having gained a whisky ambassador accredited course. Natalie was kind
SWA confirms that Cachaça casks from Brazil can be used for Scotch whisky maturation
The Scotch Whisky Technical File and accompanying SWA guidance establish what type of previously used oak casks are permitted for the ageing or finishing of Scotch whisky. This regulatory framework means that oak casks previously
An Inside the Cask chat with…Lia Niskanen
Lia Niskanen is a dedicated storyteller and passionate whiskey advocate. She is also an Executive Bourbon Steward (Stave and Thief Society) and the founder of Barrel Strength Talent, a whiskey events and education business based
My Whisky Journey: From Visiting Glenfiddich Distillery at 18 to a Career in the Drinks Industry
My whisky journey did not begin with a job title or a career plan. It began with curiosity — and a first encounter with Scotch whisky at its source in Scotland. At 18, I visited
