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Sales results of French alcohol companies
Several of the largest alcohol companies have published their sales figures. French companies LVMH, Rémy Cointreau and Pernod Ricard talk about increases in the reported periods, in line with a rebound and high demand in the European, American and Chinese markets. LVMH Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy...
Impact of the pandemic on the supply chain in Scotch whisky industry
The COVID-19 pandemic is still posing a number of challenges to the global economy. The Scotch whisky industry suffered serious sales damage as global restrictions and lockdowns prevented the spirit from being sold through major sales channels - hospitality and Travel Retail. The industry was...
Climate change could affect Scotch whisky prices
According to a report by scientists from University College London (UCL) commissioned by Glengoyne distillery, climate change could significantly reduce or even stop whisky production in some Scottish distilleries in the next 60 years. According to the researchers, the heat and drought that can...
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...