Tag Archive: Scotch
Whisky Advocate: New Scotch Distillery Planned For Former Rolls Royce Plant
Plans have been unveiled to build a new Scotch whisky distillery, Burnbrae, in the former Rolls Royce factory in East Kilbride, just south of Glasgow. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 30, 2016Glenmorangie Making Gains In An Increasingly Competitive Single Malt Category
While Moët Hennessy USA is best known for its Cognac and Champagne brands, the company also has seen strong progress for its Glenmorangie single malt Scotch whisky brand. Glenmorangie has more than doubled in the U.S. since 2010, rising 7% to 126,000 cases in the 12 months through November, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 7, 2016Marketers Aiming To Reverse Blended Scotch’s Slide With Array Of New Initiatives
While single malts continue to surge in the U.S. market, it’s been a different story for blended Scotch, which has declined in the U.S. every year since 2005, and is roughly 15% smaller than it was back then. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 29, 2015William Grant Sees Rapid Growth For Monkey Shoulder, Extends Grant’s Blend With Ale Cask Finish
William Grant & Sons continues to track rapid growth from a small base for its Monkey Shoulder blended malt Scotch whisky offering, which is benefiting from avid consumer exploration across the brown spirits universe. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 8, 2015Gallo Enters Scotch Whisky With Deal To Import Whyte & Mackay Range
E.&J. Gallo is upping its presence in spirits with entry into the Scotch whisky category, agreeing to become the exclusive U.S. importer for the portfolio of Whyte & Mackay, effective January 1. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 2, 2015Scotch Exports Slip 3%, But Industry Sees Growth On The Horizon
Scotch whisky exports continued to decline in the six months through June, falling 3% by both volume and value—to 517 million bottles and £1.7 billion ($2.6b), respectively—but the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) says it sees “clear evidence” of improving conditions for the category, despite some economic headwinds. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 5, 2015