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Alcohol sales in British on-trade sector higher than pre-pandemic
According to CGA data, average sales in UK bars, restaurants and pubs reopened on the first day were almost 25% higher than on the same day in 2019. This means that consumers, after not being able to go to restaurants and pubs during the lockdown, embraced the possibility of being able to spend...
The reopening of the Brora distillery
On May 19 2021, the history of the Scotch whisky industry was written. It was on this day that a small group of employees, fans and collectors of Brora Distillery gathered to celebrate the filling of the first cask after the reopening of this iconic distillery. Closed in 1983, the Brora...
The Scotch whisky industry is set to play a vital role in the post-pandemic recovery
Prince Charles, also known to the Scots as the Duke of Rothesay, in a message recorded for Keepers of the Quaich, said the Scotch whisky industry would have a role to play in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prince of Wales also praised the contribution of the whisky industry to the...
The reopening of Scottish whisky distilleries for tourists
Diageo, owner of 12 whisky distilleries in Scotland and one of the largest players in the industry, has announced the start of phased opening of its visitor centers. They have been closed for the duration of the COVID-19 restrictions, and the current changes allow preparations for their...
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is exploring possibility of IPO
Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, a global association of Scotch single malt whisky lovers, associating over 28,000 members worldwide, considers going public after sales surge in 2020. The group reported very strong results for the previous year and is currently...