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In Pictures: Stills installed at Eden Mill Distillery

Published 10 months ago

Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has installed the wash and spirit stills at its new distillery in St Andrews, as the brand gets ready to start production on the Eden Campus. 

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Stuart McCallum: Whisky industry faces challenging 2025

Published 10 months ago

Stuart McCallum discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s whisky industry in 2025, including potential tariffs, a slowdown in the Chinese market, and increased competition, while also the potential for growth in tourism.

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East Kilbride-headquartered Hero Brands posts £3.8m pre-tax profit

Published 10 months ago

Hero Brands has continued to drive the growth of the food & beverage (F&B) brands across its stable as it reports its latest financial results.

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Walker’s Shortbread receives new Royal Warrant

Published 10 months ago

Walker’s Shortbread has received a Royal Warrant from His Majesty King Charles III.

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Artisanal Spirits Company on track to hit forecasts as healthy membership growth continues

Published 11 months ago

The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) and Single Cask Nation (SCN), is on track to achieve a £1 million EBITDA for FY24, representing a significant improvement on the previous year, according to its latest trading update.

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Gordon’s Trattoria joins Merchant Leisure group

Published 11 months ago

Gordon’s Trattoria, an Italian restaurant situated on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, has been acquired by Merchant Leisure.

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Sir James Walker

Published 11 months ago

Sir James Nicol Walker CBE passed away in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Sunday 15 December 2024.

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Chivas Brothers unveils unique Burns Night experience at Linn House

Published 11 months ago

Linn House, the “undiscovered home of whisky” nestled on the banks of the River Isla in Speyside, is set to open its doors for a unique food and whisky experience in celebration of Burns Night from 23 to 25 January 2025.

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Slump in luxury whisky sales signals end of boom

Published 11 months ago

The burgeoning market for rare whisky has experienced a significant downturn, with auction prices plummeting in the past year, according to a report by Edinburgh-based investment bank Noble & Co.

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Diageo shares rise 4% after Guinness restricts pub supply for Christmas

Published 11 months ago

Diageo, the owner of Guinness, has restricted the amount of the stout pubs can order in the lead up to Christmas due to “exceptional demand”.

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Anstruther’s famous Cellar reopens following £20,000 British Business Bank funding

Published 11 months ago

A renowned restaurant venue in the heart of Anstruther has been given a fresh lease of life with the opening of a wine and tapas bar called The Cellar at 24.

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Argyll chocolate firm expands to meet growing demand thanks to £6,311 funding from HIE

Published 11 months ago

Fetcha Chocolates, an Argyll-based chocolate manufacturer is investing in new equipment to quadruple its capacity, increase turnover and create employment.

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Paisley’s first brewery in 125 years raises glass to expansion

Published 11 months ago

Two Towns Down, Paisley’s first brewery in over a century, has expanded its premises and boosted production thanks to support from Business Gateway.

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Tunnock’s profits quadruple to £4m despite cocoa crisis

Published 11 months ago

Tunnock’s, the Scottish confectionery firm, has announced a fourfold increase in pre-tax profits to £4 million for the year ending 24 February 2024.

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Eden Mill whisky sells-out In 24 hours

Published 1 year ago

Scottish distiller Eden Mill has sold out its Pedro Ximénez single cask release in just 24 hours.

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