By: Rupert Hargreaves

Chief Operating Officer Rupert Hargreaves is City AM's Chief Operating Officer. He was previously the Managing Editor and City AM's News Editor. Today he edits Whisky Business: City AM's monthly look at the world of whisky and covers the insurance sector, including Lloyd's of London. Before joining City AM, he helped lead the digital team at MoneyWeek, the UK's best-selling financial magazine. Rupert has nearly 20 years of experience in financial journalism and holds qualifications from the CFA Institute and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).

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Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival to drive millions into Scotch sector

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The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is a pilgrimage for the global whisky community. For six days, the “Golden Triangle” of Scotch production opens its doors, offering over 600 events that cater to everyone from the “whisky curious” to the seasoned collector. Scotland has six whisky regions: Highlands, Speyside, Lowlands, Campbeltown, Islay, and Islands. Speyside [...]
The Cotswolds Distillery: Defining the brand of English whisky

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Whisky Business: City AM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. There are currently over 60 English Whisky distilleries operating across the country in various stages of evolution. There are 38 currently producing and selling spirit, with the remainder maturing new-make spirit that’s yet to hit the market. When the Cotswolds Distillery started out in 2014, [...]
Four Irish whiskey tipples for St Patrick’s Day

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A category of whiskey that’s as rich in flavour as it is in history, Irish whiskey has entered an age of experimentation in the past few years. From creative cask finishes to a return to historic mashbills, there are exciting things happening within Irish whiskey that are certainly worth exploring, and what better excuse than [...]

What does Rachel Reeves’ ‘low-key’ Spring Statement mean for markets?

March 2, 2026

Ahead of Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement on Tuesday, Investec’s Chief Economist Philip Shaw sat down with City AM’s Rupert Hargreaves to discuss what investors should look out for in the key statement. Rupert Hargreaves: Next Tuesday, the Office for Budget Responsibility publishes updated economic and fiscal forecasts, as required under the 2011 Budget Responsibility Act, [...]
Penderyn Distillery launches its first 25-year-old single malt

March 2, 2026

Penderyn Distillery has unveiled its first 25-year-old Welsh single malt, completing what it described as a new chapter for the nation’s whisky industry. The launch took place on St David’s Day, as the distiller introduced a 12, 21, and 25-year age-statement range for the first time in its history. The centrepiece, Penderyn 25-Year-Old Barrel No. [...]
Hirundine whisky: Pierre Schoeman and Duhan van der Merwe unveil 38-year-old masterpiece

February 19, 2026

Two years ago, international rugby stars Pierre Schoeman and Duhan van der Merwe, stalwarts of the Scotland national team and the British & Irish Lions, stepped into the world of premium spirits with the launch of Against the Grain (ATG) Spirits. Against the Grain champions brands with purpose and craft at their core. The philosophy [...]
Whisky Business: How to build a whisky hotel in Edinburgh

February 12, 2026

Whisky Business: City AM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. In the hyper-competitive landscape of Edinburgh’s five-star hospitality sector, buying 100 bottles of Scotch whisky and calling a hotel a ‘whisky hotel’ no longer cuts it. Investors and guests alike are increasingly seeking a “sense of place” where customers can enjoy a whisky experience. [...]
Four funky and flavoursome Jamaican Rums

February 12, 2026

Jamaican Rum has a distinctive style that sets it apart from other Caribbean rum styles. As rum production on the tropical island progressed, distillers developed a unique additional process, which involved adding leftover liquid from the still, or dunder, into the next fermentation to ramp up the funky notes in the final products. Here are [...]
Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard opens new pasta venue in Broadgate

January 16, 2026

Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard has opened a new fast-casual branch of his pasta brand NOTTO in Broadgate, marking the first step in the brand’s expansion beyond its original Pasta Bars. The Broadgate site opened in late December 2025, targeting London’s office workers with a high-quality, quick-service experience. Howard is one of the UK’s most respected [...]
Four Nordic whiskies that showcase the region’s unique flavours

January 15, 2026

Nordic whiskies have moved beyond their experimental phase, carving out a unique place on the shelf alongside the more established players such as Irish and Scotch whiskies. Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway are now setting new benchmarks for innovation and terroir-driven production and the approach is characterised by a refusal to mimic traditional Scotch profiles. [...]

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