Tag Archive: Scotch
U.K.’s E.U. Exit Unleashes Uncertainty For U.S. Wine And Spirits Industry
With Scotch whisky heavily reliant on the European Union, and the U.K. one of the most important export markets for California wine, the drinks industry is dealing with a strong tide of uncertainty in the wake of the shocking Brexit decision.
Single Malt Strength Makes The U.S. Edrington’s Largest Market
Since creating its Edrington Americas unit in 2014, Scotland-based Edrington has added about 50,000 cases of premium spirits volume to its U.S. total, led by luxury single malt Scotch whiskies The Macallan and Highland Park. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 23, 2016Scotch Exports Down Again, But Performance Improving
Scotch whisky exports to the U.S. continued to decline in 2015, but the dropoff was less steep than in the previous year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 17, 2016Brown-Forman Enters Single Malt With $416M Deal For BenRiach
Brown-Forman has announced an agreement to acquire BenRiach Distillery Company for £285 million ($416m), giving the company a presence in the fast-growing single malt Scotch category. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 27, 2016Interview, Part 2: Beam Suntory Americas President Tim Hassett
In the second part of our interview with Tim Hassett, the Beam Suntory Americas president discusses the group’s heightened focus on the metro on-premise channel, as well as opportunities in Scotch and Japanese whisky. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 13, 2016Retailers, Bar Operators Talk Trends On Independently Bottled Scotch
Although it’s often overlooked, the independently bottled Scotch whisky subcategory is booming. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 1, 2016
