Food & Drink
Whisky Hammer makes two appointments in expansion to mainland European
Published 1 month ago
Ellon-based online whisky auctioneer, Whisky Hammer, has made its first two appointments in Europe as it launches its first operational base in Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Profits dip at Loch Lomond as It hits out at ‘unfair’ taxes on whisky
Published 1 month ago
Whisky distiller Loch Lomond Group has reported a drop in underlying profits to £23.7 million from £29.4m the previous year, with turnover decreasing to £105m from £118m, for the year ending 31 December.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Artisanal Spirits Company replaces RBS financing facility with improved Santander deal
Published 2 months ago
The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, has successfully secured a new £35 million financing facility with Santander.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ardgowan Distillery secures distribution across key markets
Published 2 months ago
Whisky producer Ardgowan Distillery Company Ltd has secured a series of new partnerships with global distributors for its Clydebuilt brand in moves that will accelerate its presence across key markets in Europe, North America and Asia.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RSM: Scottish economy on the rocks amid looming tax rises and ‘no deal’ whisky tariffs
Published 2 months ago
According to RSM UK’s latest Economic Outlook for Q3 2025, the UK was the best performing G7 economy in the first half of 2025, despite low consumer confidence and stagnant business investment.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gordon and MacPhail appoints chief executive
Published 2 months ago
Gordon and MacPhail, the Elgin based, family-owned whisky specialist, has appointed Mark Geary as chief executive.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Artisanal Spirits Co maintains profitability as US whisky woes hit revenue
Published 2 months ago
The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has maintained its core profitability for the first half of 2025 despite a dip in revenue caused by challenging conditions in the US market.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UKHospitality joins Scotch whisky industry’s call for duty freeze
Published 2 months ago
UKHospitality has backed the Scotch Whisky Association’s (SWA) call for the UK government to freeze alcohol duty in the upcoming Autumn Budget, saying that a duty freeze would “help to alleviate the pressures facing the hospitality supply chain”.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ardbeg whisky’s bold spirit captured in refurbished Islay hotel
Published 2 months ago
The unconventional character of Ardbeg whisky is now embodied in Ardbeg House, a unique hotel experience on Islay.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
International Beverage appoints Sarah Burgess its new master of whisky creation
Published 2 months ago
Airdrie-headquartered global spirits business International Beverage has named Sarah Burgess as the company’s new master of whisky creation.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh whisky start-up expands to 14 countries in 18 months
Published 2 months ago
In just over 18 months since launching in January 2024, Tailored Spirits Co has scaled from a niche Scottish start-up to a globally recognised whisky partner, having won major Scottish start-up competition Scottish EDGE to now reaching clients in 14 countries across the globe in the UK & Ireland, mainland Europe, South Africa, Asia, New Zealand and the United States.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotch Whisky Association calls for spirits duty freeze in Autumn Budget
Published 2 months ago
Following the Treasury’s announcement that the Autumn Budget will be held on 26 November, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called on the Chancellor to implement a multi-year freeze on spirits duty.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Robertson completes distillery warehouse expansion for Gordon & MacPhail
Published 2 months ago
Robertson Construction Northern has this week completed a third warehouse at the Benromach Distillery on the outskirts of Forres for Scotch whisky and premium spirits specialist, Gordon & MacPhail, part of the company's long-term investment into the future of the business and continued commitment to the local community.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ardgowan Distillery uncorks new era for Inverclyde whisky
Published 5 months ago
Independent Scotch whisky distillery Ardgowan is to be formally opened today by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes as its first casks are filled since building concluded earlier this month.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Family tradition continues as young Scots entrepreneur secures £20,000 loan
Published 5 months ago
A 20-year-old award-winning hospitality entrepreneur is gearing up for a busy summer of events in Dumfries and Galloway, following a funding boost from Start Up Loans to support the expansion of his business’s headquarters at the family farm in Sanquhar.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Whisky Hammer makes two appointments in expansion to mainland European
Published 1 month ago
Ellon-based online whisky auctioneer, Whisky Hammer, has made its first two appointments in Europe as it launches its first operational base in Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Profits dip at Loch Lomond as It hits out at ‘unfair’ taxes on whisky
Published 1 month ago
Whisky distiller Loch Lomond Group has reported a drop in underlying profits to £23.7 million from £29.4m the previous year, with turnover decreasing to £105m from £118m, for the year ending 31 December.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Artisanal Spirits Company replaces RBS financing facility with improved Santander deal
Published 2 months ago
The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, has successfully secured a new £35 million financing facility with Santander.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ardgowan Distillery secures distribution across key markets
Published 2 months ago
Whisky producer Ardgowan Distillery Company Ltd has secured a series of new partnerships with global distributors for its Clydebuilt brand in moves that will accelerate its presence across key markets in Europe, North America and Asia.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RSM: Scottish economy on the rocks amid looming tax rises and ‘no deal’ whisky tariffs
Published 2 months ago
According to RSM UK’s latest Economic Outlook for Q3 2025, the UK was the best performing G7 economy in the first half of 2025, despite low consumer confidence and stagnant business investment.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gordon and MacPhail appoints chief executive
Published 2 months ago
Gordon and MacPhail, the Elgin based, family-owned whisky specialist, has appointed Mark Geary as chief executive.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Artisanal Spirits Co maintains profitability as US whisky woes hit revenue
Published 2 months ago
The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has maintained its core profitability for the first half of 2025 despite a dip in revenue caused by challenging conditions in the US market.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UKHospitality joins Scotch whisky industry’s call for duty freeze
Published 2 months ago
UKHospitality has backed the Scotch Whisky Association’s (SWA) call for the UK government to freeze alcohol duty in the upcoming Autumn Budget, saying that a duty freeze would “help to alleviate the pressures facing the hospitality supply chain”.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ardbeg whisky’s bold spirit captured in refurbished Islay hotel
Published 2 months ago
The unconventional character of Ardbeg whisky is now embodied in Ardbeg House, a unique hotel experience on Islay.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
International Beverage appoints Sarah Burgess its new master of whisky creation
Published 2 months ago
Airdrie-headquartered global spirits business International Beverage has named Sarah Burgess as the company’s new master of whisky creation.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh whisky start-up expands to 14 countries in 18 months
Published 2 months ago
In just over 18 months since launching in January 2024, Tailored Spirits Co has scaled from a niche Scottish start-up to a globally recognised whisky partner, having won major Scottish start-up competition Scottish EDGE to now reaching clients in 14 countries across the globe in the UK & Ireland, mainland Europe, South Africa, Asia, New Zealand and the United States.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotch Whisky Association calls for spirits duty freeze in Autumn Budget
Published 2 months ago
Following the Treasury’s announcement that the Autumn Budget will be held on 26 November, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called on the Chancellor to implement a multi-year freeze on spirits duty.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Robertson completes distillery warehouse expansion for Gordon & MacPhail
Published 2 months ago
Robertson Construction Northern has this week completed a third warehouse at the Benromach Distillery on the outskirts of Forres for Scotch whisky and premium spirits specialist, Gordon & MacPhail, part of the company's long-term investment into the future of the business and continued commitment to the local community.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ardgowan Distillery uncorks new era for Inverclyde whisky
Published 5 months ago
Independent Scotch whisky distillery Ardgowan is to be formally opened today by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes as its first casks are filled since building concluded earlier this month.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Family tradition continues as young Scots entrepreneur secures £20,000 loan
Published 5 months ago
A 20-year-old award-winning hospitality entrepreneur is gearing up for a busy summer of events in Dumfries and Galloway, following a funding boost from Start Up Loans to support the expansion of his business’s headquarters at the family farm in Sanquhar.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →