That Boutique-y Whisky Company adds three new world whiskeys May 21, 2025 That Boutique-y Whisky Company has expanded its permanent Core Range with the launch of three new world whiskeys: an English Rye aged eight years, a 10-year-old Kentucky Bourbon, and a 21-year-old Irish Whiskey. Founded in 2012, That Boutique-y Whisky Company is a UK-based independent bottler that has earned a reputation for small-batch releases adorned with [...]
UK-India trade deal ‘transformational’ for Scotch whisky market May 6, 2025 The newly-announced trade deal between the UK and India has been lauded as “transformational” in opening Scotch up to the world’s largest whiskey market. Under the terms of the deal, the UK’s 150 per cent tariff on Scotch Whisky will be halved to 75 per cent, with the potential for further reductions in the coming [...]
Japanese Whisky: A celebration of Japan’s culture April 3, 2025 Whisky Business: City AM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. April 1st marked Japanese Whisky Day, the annual event designed to celebrate and showcase Japanese whisky. While the drink has gained recognition in recent years, it’s still fighting for a place on the shelf alongside Scotch, Irish and Bourbon. It might come as a surprise, [...]
The award-winning Lakes Distillery launches its Signature whisky March 27, 2025 Over the past five years, English whisky has emerged as one of the most exciting categories in the drinks business. Whiskies from distilleries across the country have been scooping up awards, with no fewer than five English single malts picking up a Gold Award at this year’s World Whiskies Awards (26th March). The Lakes Distillery [...]
Whisky Business: Scotch Whisky exports take a hit November 14, 2024 City AM’s monthly look at trends in the world of Scotch Whisky. Scotch Whisky is one of the UK’s most successful sectors, but it’s facing increasing headwinds from challenges both at home and overseas. According to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), the value of Scotch exports topped £5.6bn in 2023, supporting 66,000 jobs across the [...]