Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers have released Mac-Talla Virgin Oak, a limited edition whisky that brings together Islay’s peated heritage and the sweetness of virgin oak maturation. This new product was being launched duringFebruary 2025, and
6% of Scottish licensed venues considering closure according to SLTA
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) revealed in its latest Market Insight Report that 80% of survey respondents expect the Scottish economy to decline – with 6% considering closing their premises. The SLTA released a
Single Malt Pricing in the UK – January 2025
Following my previous posts 6 months ago (July 2024) and 1 year ago (December 2023) on Single Malt Price Inflation in the UK, I have updated the data set to review how a selected number
Once Upon a Time in Scotland with Harrison Ford and Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie Highland single malt Scotch whisky has launched a new global campaign starring cinematic icon, Harrison Ford. Legendary for his countless iconic movie roles, the Hollywood actor brings his trademark wry humour to the fore
New Royal Warrants granted to Drinks Brands and Retailers
In December 2024, HM The King and HM The Queen granted their second set of Royal Warrants of Appointment of the new reign. The grants were made to 386 companies drawn from those previously holding
The World’s Growing Interest in Whisky
Whisky is consumed all around the world and the interest in the category continues to grow based on Google Search trends. Taking into account the last ten years (2014-2024) for some of the top spirits
Merry Christmas from Inside the Cask and a Happy 2025!
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with their friends and family during this special time of the year. To celebrate, I have included below some examples of Christmas trees from the
Whisky Maturation – It is All About the Oak Casks: Sources of Oak and Heat Treatment
The Importance of Oak Oak is ideally suited for the the manufacture of casks and the maturation of whisky due to its properties: it is malleable, i.e. it can be bent into shape without breaking
An Inside the Cask chat with…Living Souls independent bottler
Living Souls is a new Scottish independent bottler specialising in small batch and single cask releases. It is the brainchild of three industry contemporaries: John Torrance, a spirit sourcing specialist who formerly served as head
Objective 2030 Report
spiritsEUROPE, the trade body representing the interests of spirits producers across the European Union (EU) led by its President Ian McLernon, has launched their report on trade policy to support growth, resilience and competitiveness. “This
Whisky Maturation – It is All About the Oak Casks: Cask Types
The Right Cask Selection for You A primary way of differentiation your product is through the selection of casks. The choice of casks used for maturation and finishing a whisky sets each product apart from
New Product: Tamnavulin Port Cask Edition
The Tamnavulin Distillery in Speyside has launched its new Port Cask Edition Single Malt Scotch whisky. Starting its maturation in American Oak barrels, the deep mahogany spirit is enhanced by Tawny Port casks from Portugal
Diageo opens The YunTuo Single Malt Whisky Distillery in China
Diageo, the world’s leading whisky producer and premium beverage alcohol company, has unveiled the YunTuo 云拓Single Malt Whisky Distillery in Eryuan County, Yunnan Province, opening an exciting new chapter for Chinese whisky and further cementing
Guest Blog: China’s New Whisky Frontier on the Liuyang River
Infinite Possibilities on the Liuyang River – a guest blog post by Nené Hu（LinZi Whisky) On the banks of the Liuyang River, a bold new whisky project is taking shape: the Infinite Distillery by the Goalong
Ardgowan Distillery celebrates the arrival of their Copper Pot Stills
Ardgowan Distillery recently celebrated the delivery of their copper pot stills to its new distillery. The arrival marks a significant milestone for Ardgowan as it prepares to commence operations early in 2025. Ardgowan Distillery Company
