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William Grant moves into the private collector's market
Scotch whisky giant William Grant & Sons has launched a new business for private customers, responding to the growing interest in unique whisky from the collector's market. William Grant said the new service will attract interest from collectors around the world, driven by rising demand for...
80-year-old Gordon & MacPhail set a new auction record
Whisky by Gordon & MacPhail set a new record for the world's oldest single malt sold at auction at $193,000 per bottle. Whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail last month unveiled Generations 80 Years Old, the world's oldest single malt Scotch. This rare whisky comes from The Glenlivet...
A large increase in luxury spirits market in USA
According to a new report by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the volume sales of luxury spirits increased by 125% between 2015 and 2020. The industry body published the Luxury Brand Index (LBI), a tool that records sales of spirits brands at $ 50 or more for a 750ml...
A unique whisky collection from Bowmore
Islay Bowmore Scotch Whisky has unveiled a new collection of rare whisky for 2022. The collection will include the 50YO Bowmore from 1969 and exclusive editions of the 30YO and 40YO Bowmore from 2021. The new collection will be available in the UK from the beginning of next year. Bowmore...
Pernod Ricard to buy The Whisky Exchange
Pernod Ricard, owner of Chivas Brothers, decided to buy The Whisky Exchange to boost e-commerce growth and premium offerings. TWE is a family business founded in 1999 by Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh. It has since grown to become the largest retailer of whisky and other spirits on the Internet,...