Tag Archive: Scotch
Diageo’s Buchanan’s Bidding To Transcend Scotch Whisky Category
Propelled by a strong following within the Latino community, Buchanan’s is currently the fastest-growing Scotch whisky brand in the U.S. market, having expanded by 55% since 2012, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 29, 2016Interview: K&L’s Spirits Buyer David Driscoll Talks Scotch Whisky Trends
California retailer K&L Wine Merchants operates three stores in the Golden State, located in Redwood City, San Francisco and Hollywood. Traditionally known as a wine powerhouse, over the past decade K&L has seen its spirits sales grow from 3% of its revenue to the current 12% share. For the nine years, head spirits buyer David Driscoll has developed direct relationships with Scotch whisky distillers, bringing products from small-lot players into K&L’s stores and cultivating a loyal customer base. SND recently spoke with Driscoll about current Scotch whisky trends. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 22, 2016As Single Malt Thrives, Blended Scotch Looks To Turn The Corner
As whiskies surge in the U.S. market, blended Scotch is being left out of the boom. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 19, 2016Pernod Introduces Ultis, Chivas’s First Blended Malt
Pernod Ricard has officially unveiled Ultis, the first blended malt Scotch whisky to be released under the Chivas Regal brand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 7, 2016Riding Single Malt Boom, Glenfiddich Mounts Innovation Push
With single malt far outpacing overall Scotch sales—up 9% in the U.S. last year, compared with a 0.4% decline for the total category, according to Impact Databank—William Grant & Sons’ Glenfiddich has been among the key growth drivers. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 3, 2016Diageo Unveils New Johnnie Walker “Blenders’ Batch” Range
Diageo is innovating in the whisky space with a new Blenders’ Batch range of Scotch whiskies under its Johnnie Walker brand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 14, 2016
