Whisky Business: Lessons from 150 years in the Whisky trade January 16, 2025 Whisky Business: City AM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. Robert Graham 1874 is one of the UK’s oldest whisky and tobacco merchants. Founded in 1874 by Glasgow’s former city treasurer, Robert Graham, the company has grown steadily over the years, branching out in 2002 with its own exclusive award-winning range of whiskies. “Our [...]
Whisky Business: Johnson Reserve’s record-breaking release December 12, 2024 Whisky Business: City AM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. Whisky has become one of the hottest assets in the world over the past decade, but as the financial returns have stacked up for investors, quality has, in some cases, fallen by the wayside. Crafting a memorable whisky takes skill and effort, more so [...]
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 [...]
Scotch Whisky sector demands support amid export slump September 12, 2024 The Scotch Whisky Association has called on the government to provide additional support to the industry following a slump in exports. The Scotch Whisky industry is a major contributor to the UK economy. The Scottish Whisky Association (SWA) states that the industry is worth £7.1bn annually and supports 66,000 jobs across the UK, mainly in [...]
South Korean appetite for single malt whisky keeps Scotch maker Artisanal Spirits on track September 10, 2024 A growing appetite for single malt whisky in South Korea and Taiwan has helped British maker Artisanal Spirits Company go against the grain amid a slump in demand, according to its latest results. The company, which is headquartered in Edinburgh, cut its pre-tax loss to £3.1m in the six months ending June 30, 2024, from [...]
Artisanal Spirits Co. toasts batch of award-winning Scotch whisky June 25, 2024 Scotch whisky firm Artisanal Spirits Company has notched up over 45 awards in the past calendar year, including some of the industry's most prestigious gongs, taking its total number of wins across its whisky and spirits brand since 2018 to 368.
Speyburn Distillery looks to the next 126 years with brand refresh June 17, 2024 The Speyburn Distillery is located in the picturesque Speyside region of Scotland, next to the Granty Burn.
A gateway whisky for a ‘journey with Old Pulteney’ June 14, 2024 Old Pulteney is the only brand whose story, distillery, and whisky are shaped by the sea with a unique combination of brisk sea air and meticulous cask selection.