Food & Drink
Gordon and MacPhail appoints chief executive
Published 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 →
Bryony Walker joins Walker’s Shortbread board of directors
Published 1 year ago
Walker’s Shortbread has appointed Bryony Walker as commercial director, joining the company’s board of directors with immediate effect.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bothy Trading secures major Co-op deal for Hipflask Spirits and Gunshot Whisky
Published 1 year ago
Award-winning Scottish drinks producer Bothy Trading has secured a significant retail partnership with the Co-op, stocking its Hipflask Spirits and Gunshot Whisky in 107 stores across Scotland.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Trossachs Cooperage launches in Callander with £1.3m investment
Published 1 year ago
A new £1.3 million coopering facility, Trossachs Cooperage, is set to launch in Callander, Stirlingshire, this May, heralding a significant vote of confidence in Scotland’s whisky industry.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Video: Mosaic designs Glasgow underground bar and restaurant
Published 1 year ago
Mosaic Architecture + Design has delivered the interior design for Scoop Restaurants Group's Sebb's underground bar and restaurant on Miller Street in the heart of Glasgow city centre.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Architects’ Showcase: What makes a distillery sustainable?
Published 1 year ago
This Earth Day, Organic Architects explores how distilleries can take practical steps toward a more sustainable future.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Gordon and MacPhail appoints chief executive
Published 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 →
Bryony Walker joins Walker’s Shortbread board of directors
Published 1 year ago
Walker’s Shortbread has appointed Bryony Walker as commercial director, joining the company’s board of directors with immediate effect.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bothy Trading secures major Co-op deal for Hipflask Spirits and Gunshot Whisky
Published 1 year ago
Award-winning Scottish drinks producer Bothy Trading has secured a significant retail partnership with the Co-op, stocking its Hipflask Spirits and Gunshot Whisky in 107 stores across Scotland.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Trossachs Cooperage launches in Callander with £1.3m investment
Published 1 year ago
A new £1.3 million coopering facility, Trossachs Cooperage, is set to launch in Callander, Stirlingshire, this May, heralding a significant vote of confidence in Scotland’s whisky industry.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Video: Mosaic designs Glasgow underground bar and restaurant
Published 1 year ago
Mosaic Architecture + Design has delivered the interior design for Scoop Restaurants Group's Sebb's underground bar and restaurant on Miller Street in the heart of Glasgow city centre.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Architects’ Showcase: What makes a distillery sustainable?
Published 1 year ago
This Earth Day, Organic Architects explores how distilleries can take practical steps toward a more sustainable future.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →