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Forgotten Scotch whisky distilleries
Although their stories vary, the spirits from the distilleries we write about in this issue, are now the object of interest to the most demanding whisky collectors. These extremely rare bottlings reach prices well above other single malts from many distilleries closed years ago. Today we will...
The increase in sales of spirits in the USA
According to the latest Nielsen data, off-trade sales of spirits in The US increased by 26.2% in the week ending August 22 compared to the same period in 2019, and total alcohol sales in the US grew 18% over this period. This gives the seventh consecutive week with no decline for the sector....
An innovative method of testing Scotch whisky
Scientists from the Scottish St. Andrews University have developed an innovative technology that uses lasers to determine the authenticity of Scotch whisky without opening the bottle. New research has led to the development of a method whereby registering the laser signal by the glass of a bottle...
An agreement aimed to increase the protection of Scotch whisky
The Scotch Whisky Association has signed an agreement with the Spanish Civil Guard which aims to strengthen the protection of Scotch whisky against illegal selling and marketing practices in Spain. This is the first such agreement of an organisation representing the interests of Scotch whisky...
Premiumisation is a key trend on the US alcohol market
Lawson Whiting, CEO of Brown-Forman, owner of such Scotch whisky brands as GlenDronach or BenRiach, indicates premiumisation as one of the key trends on the US alcohol market. In an interview with just-drinks.com, he pointed out the high resistance and upward trends in the premium alcohol segment...