The Drinks Business

Gin boom brings new record for IWSC entries
The Drinks Business
Gold medal winners included Waitrose’s 16-Year-Old Highlands Scotch Whisky, Hankey Bannister’s Heritage Blend, The Blended Whisky Company’s The Golden Age Blend as well The Balvenie Thirty. As the category continues to innovate with travel retail …
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Jersey Evening Post

Man sent to jail after whisky-fuelled attack
Jersey Evening Post
A VIOLENT criminal who chased a man through St Helier and launched a vicious assault after drinking three bottles of whisky has been jailed by the Royal Court. Jose Diogo Teixeira Jardim, who has a history of violent […]

The Courier

Whisky risky, says top Scots economist – The Courier
The Courier
Some of Scotland’s new small-scale whisky distilleries are risky investments, according to a top economist. Professor Tony Mackay said he was bemused by the …

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The Drinks Report

First 100% Canadian rye whisky launched
The Drinks Report
Dillon’s Distillers in Ontario Canada, has created what is arguably the first 100% Canadian rye whisky made from 100% Ontario-grown rye grain and aged in Canadian oak. To be released this month, August, the limited edition whisky in packaging […]

The Spirits Business

Devon’s first whisky distillery seeks alcohol licence
The Spirits Business
The team behind what is set to be Devon’s first whisky distillery has applied to Teignbridge Council for a premises licence after reaching a total of £30,056 in just 45 days in an online crowdfunding campaign. The online […]

Risky whisky, says top Scots economist – The Courier
The Courier
Some of Scotland’s new small-scale whisky distilleries are risky investments, according to a top economist. Professor Tony Mackay said he was bemused by the …

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Forbes

5 Lovely Cigars, And The Whiskies You Should Match Them With
Forbes
I recently had the pleasure to sit down for a chat with Daniel Santiago, owner of the excellent Edinburgh shop Jeffrey St. Whisky and Tobacco, which sells an impressive collection of both whisky (especially, independent releases of single […]

Risky whisky, says top Scots economist
The Courier
Some of Scotland’s new small-scale whisky distilleries are risky investments, according to a top economist. Professor Tony Mackay said he was bemused by the flood of plans for new whisky, gin and other alcohol distilleries north of the Border. The …

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Study strikes gold to protect fields of barley — and whisky industry
The Times (subscription)
UNLOCKING the secret to how barley has weathered global climate change for thousands of years might sound academic. But anyone who enjoys a dram or a pint should toast the success of Scottish scientists as the knowledge is […]

Scottish Daily Record

Top-notch whiskies to enjoy in Glasgow’s West End
Scottish Daily Record
I’M often asked where is my favourite place to drink whisky. I have to answer that I am very much a creature of comfort and my favourite place to pour a glass of whisky is at home. […]