Florida Times-Union

No bull: Cooper’s Hawk an upscale reset to Town Center’s Whisky River
Florida Times-Union
The concept is a vast departure from Whisky’s rock and country music brand. Cooper’s melds a retail wine shop with a tasting room and restaurant/banquet space with a subdued, upscale decor. Step inside and you’re […]

Herald Scotland

Whisky-makers cheered by long-term prospects
Herald Scotland
THE Scotch whisky industry may be buffeted by another bumpy year in the global economy in 2016 but its long-term prospects remain very strong, according to senior industry figures. Economic tribulations around the world, ranging from the austerity …

The National

Glengoyne whisky maker’s goose conservation effort to continue
The National
GLENGOYNE whisky has announced that it will continue its relationship with the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) and support their latest campaign to save the endangered Greenland white-fronted goose. Working closely with WWT, Glengoyne will support …

The Whiskey Wash

Macallan Edition No. 1 A New Oak-Happy Scotch Whisky
The Whiskey Wash
Macallan Edition No. 1 The Macallan distillery has become something of a master of non-age statement Scotch whisky, a status gained through releases like Rare Cask Black and the various 1824 Masters Series bottlings. Joining these […]

Press and Journal

Most Scots say current whisky tax regime is unfair
Press and Journal
Most Scots think the amount of tax paid on a bottle of Scotch whisky is too high, a new poll showed. More than 90% of Scottish respondents said the 76% tax levied on bottles of whisky […]

Eater

Say Goodbye to These Beloved Whiskies
Eater
“In some respects, the whisky industry has to raise a hand and plead guilty to that,” explained Craig Bridger, brand ambassador for The Macallan. The growth of single malts was largely fueled by the increasing prominence of age statements, and older …

Herald Scotland

Scots see level of tax on whisky, as unfair
Herald Scotland
AS Scots lay into their bottle of whisky for the New Year, new research suggests that they overwhelmingly resent that 76 per cent of the purchase price is tax. A poll conducted on behalf of the Scotch Whisky […]

The Voice Observer (blog)

Whisky Science
The Voice Observer (blog)
Scotch whisky is usually diluted before filled into casks. The usual filling strength for malt whiskies is 63,4-63,5% ABV (111 United Kingdom proof) and 68% ABV for grain whiskies. These are industry standards based probably on the history, minimizing …

Nottingham Post

Police hunt for two men after whisky theft from Aldi
Nottingham Post
At 4.20am on Sunday, December 6, two men forced the front doors open, stole several bottles of whisky and ran away. Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 52647/15, or Crimestoppers anonymously […]

Press and Journal

Whisky festival to showcase industry’s unique buildings
Press and Journal
Some of Moray’s most stunning architecture will be highlighted during a celebration of the region’s whisky industry next year. The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival will take place over late April and early May, bringing thousands of tourists […]