The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has criticised the Chancellor’s decision to further increase duty on Scotch Whisky has broken the Prime Minister’s commitment to “back Scotch producers to the hilt”.
Johnnie Walker Princes Street, Diageo’s immersive whisky experience in Edinburgh, has welcomed over one million visitors from 141 countries since opening in 2021.
Eden Mill distillery has partnered with MiAlgae, a Scottish biotech firm and Earthshot Prize finalist, to repurpose whisky effluent, a by-product of distillation, to grow microalgae as a sustainable source of omega-3s.
Dundee-based SPAR wholesaler and convenience retailer CJ Lang & Son Ltd has reported a 14.2% rise in net turnover to £253 million and an 8% increase in pre-tax profits to £4m for the year ended 28 April 2024.
Whyte & Mackay, the whisky giant behind brands like Dalmore, Tamnavulin, and Jura, has reported a surge in pre-tax profits to £96 million in its latest accounts.
Several of Scotland’s business and sector organisations have called on the UK government to reduce the tax burden on Scotland’s national drink ahead of the 30 October Budget.
Graham’s Family Dairy has reported a slight increase in turnover from £152.9m in 2022/23 to £153.1 million, while pre-tax profits reached £2.8m, for the year ending 31 March 2024.
Mossburn Distillers & Blenders Ltd has released a limited edition bottling of 12 year old Mossburn Speyside blended malt finished in Calvados casks from the renowned Domaine Dupont, a family producer with a history dating back to 1887.