With currency exchange rates rocketing and stock exchange instruments far from predictable, why not securely invest into rare and vintage whiskies? The opportunity just presents itself with Sotheby’s putting up for auction the legendary Macallan Fine & Rare collection. The online auction is...
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has shaken the global economy. Stock exchanges, investors and companies from a variety of industries are looking with concern at the effects of COVID-19. Adverse effects have not spared the alcohol industry. Lockdown of hotels, restaurants and bars, and cancellation of...
March 27 is a special day for whisky (and whiskey) devotees worlwide. Since 2009, this is the day when the International Whisk(e)y Day has been celebrated. On that special day, many of us, Aqua Vitae lovers, try to properly celebrate our favourite drink, including those who have had a significant...
The Scotch Whisky Association has today revealed industry export figures for 2019, showing worldwide growth. The figures, compiled from HRMC export data, show that the export value of global Scotch Whisky exports grew by 4.4% to £4.91bn, with growth in 106 of its global markets. The number of...
The historic port of Leith in Edinburgh will reclaim its role as a centre for whisky in 2020, as two distilleries step up their production of the spirit in the area. And the opening of the John Crabbie Distillery will re-establish one of the port’s most famous sons as a producer of quality malt...