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Glencadam Distillery marks bicentenary with new multi-million-pound visitor centre

Published 1 week ago

Historic East Highland distillery Glencadam has officially opened a new multi-million-pound visitor centre in Brechin, marking a landmark moment in its bicentennial year.

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Drinks bodies make joint pre-budget appeal against duty rise

Published 1 week ago

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has joined six other leading UK drinks trade bodies in a united call on the Chancellor to freeze excise duty in the forthcoming Autumn Budget.

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Leadership reshuffle at William Grant & Sons as CEO departs

Published 2 weeks ago

William Grant & Sons is undergoing a significant leadership transition, following the sudden departure of its chief executive, Søren Hagh, and the appointment of a new executive board member.

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Spiritfilled increases Braeside investment with software upgrade

Published 2 weeks ago

Fife-based cask dealership company Spirtifilled has continued its growing investment in its Braeside Bond warehouse with the introduction of a new software system designed to enhance transparency.

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SWA: Proposed spirits duty rise could add £90m to government borrowing

Published 3 weeks ago

New research from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has warned that the rising price of alcohol is a significant driver of UK in 2025, adding to fears that consumers will be pushed to pay more for goods in the lead up to the festive season.

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In Pictures: First-look inside Eden Mill’s new distillery and visitor centre

Published 3 weeks ago

Eden Mill has cut the ribbon on its landmark new distillery and visitor centre on the banks of the Eden Estuary, just outside the historic Home of Golf.

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Saltire Rare Malt launches festive Tamnavulin 17-Year-Old

Published 3 weeks ago

Falkland-founded bottler Saltire Rare Malt is celebrating the festive season with the launch of its first-ever Christmas special: a Tamnavulin 17-Year-Old single malt.

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Whyte & Mackay sees pretax profits slip by £8m

Published 1 month ago

Whisky producer Whyte & Mackay has reported a fall in profits for the year ended 31 December 2024, citing a global slowdown in the whisky, spirits, and luxury goods markets.

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In Pictures: First look inside newly opened Luss Distillery

Published 1 month ago

Luss Distillery, a new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor experience centre by Loch Lomond Group, is officially open.

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Hebridean distillery raises a dram to £1.5m investment boost

Published 1 month ago

Benbecula Distillery – one of Scotland’s newest whisky producers, based in the Outer Hebrides – has secured a £1.5 million investment boost from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland.

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Eden Mill unveils world-class distillery and visitor centre in St Andrews

Published 1 month ago

Eden Mill has cut the ribbon on its landmark new distillery and visitor centre on the banks of the Eden Estuary, just outside the historic Home of Golf.

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International Beverage launches funding scheme to support its distilleries communities

Published 1 month ago

Global spirit business, International Beverage, which owns whisky brands including Old Pulteney, Speyburn, Balblair, and Knockdhu, has launched its community charity initiative for a third year, to mark the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting good causes across its whole Scottish network.

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Eden Mill granted licence in time for distillery and visitor centre opening

Published 1 month ago

Gin and whisky producer Eden Mill has secured permission to open its highly anticipated distillery and visitor centre in Fife.

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McLaren Packaging sponsors Distillers One of One charity auction

Published 1 month ago

Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging Group, a specialist supplier to the Scotch Whisky industry, is returning as a programme sponsor of the third edition of The Distillers One of One charity auction, set to take place this Friday, 10 October 2025 at Hopetoun House near Edinburgh, in collaboration with Sotheby’s.

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