Tag Archive: Scotch whisky
Distell Acquires Burn Stewart For $244 Million
South Africa-based Distell has acquired 100% of Scotch producer Burn Stewart from CL World Brands and Angostura Limited in a deal worth $244 million. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 15, 2013News Briefs for April 10, 2013
•Pernod Ricard USA said Major Brands will become its exclusive distributor in Missouri, starting May 1. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 10, 2013Diageo To Boost Blended Scotch Production With New Highlands Distillery
As part of its ongoing five-year £1 billion ($1.5b) investment in its Scottish operations, Diageo has detailed a number of new moves, including plans for a new £50-million ($76m) distillery at Teaninich in the Highlands. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 3, 2013Scotch Whisky Value Surges 16% In U.S., Even As Volume Slips
Scotch whisky exports to the U.S. continue to show a strong premiumization trend, as their value climbed 16% last year to £758 million ($1.15b), despite a 2% decline in volume. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 2, 2013Dewar’s Makes Flavored Scotch Play With Highlander Honey
The Bacardi-owned Dewar’s Scotch brand is entering the thriving flavored whisk(e)y category with its launch of Dewar’s Highlander Honey. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 15, 2013Rémy Doubling Production At Bruichladdich
After acquiring Islay’s Bruichladdich Scotch whisky distillery for $90 million last September, Rémy Cointreau says it’s hiking production at the facility in anticipation of future demand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 27, 2013
