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@masterofmalt.com Sam Simmons: "Our designers have created artwork that is inspired by the iconic kits of the Italia ’90 and France ’98 games – tournaments a generation still talks about."
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#worldcup #footballhistory

Moth adds ‘unapologetically fruity’ cocktails to lineup - The Spirits Business Ready-to-drink cocktail producer Moth has expanded its portfolio with two fruity expressions – a Mango Margarita and a Strawberry Daiquiri.

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Sazerac House creates six liqueurs for cocktails - The Spirits Business The Sazerac House has launched a six-strong collection of liqueurs designed to elevate home bartending.

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Diageo plans to shut Clynelish visitor centre - The Spirits Business Johnnie Walker owner Diageo is considering the closure of the visitor centre at Clynelish Distillery in Brora, Scotland.

By #theSpiritsBusiness
The renovations, in 2021, of #Clynelish were part of Diageo’s £185m (US$258) investment in its Scotch whisky visitor experiences, described at the time as the ‘biggest single investment’ in Scotch tourism.
www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2026/01/diag...

#whiskyblog #Schotland

Tiny cocktails and ‘texture play’ tipped for 2026 - The Spirits Business Southern Glazer’s has predicted the drinks trends it expects to hit the US after the European leg of its 2026 Liquid Insights Tour.

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World Spirits Report 2025: Scotch whisky - The Spirits Business From US tariffs to the UK government’s refusal to keep its duty promises, the Scotch sector hasn’t known whether it’s coming or going all year.

By #theSpiritsBusiness
The year started wobbly, with data from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) showing the value of Scotch whisky exports fell by 3.7% to £5.4 billion (US$6.7bn) in 2024 compared with 2023. However, exports by volume rose by 3.9%. More:
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Bruichladdich reveals world’s first quadruple-distilled 18YO - The Spirits Business Islay distillery Bruichladdich has unveiled X4+18 Edition 01, the world’s first quadruple-distilled, 18-year-old single malt Scotch whisky.

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Top 10 spirits launches in October 2025 - The Spirits Business October supplied us with all manner of new spirits launches, covering every category from whisky to rum, vodka and Cognac.

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Is American whiskey in trouble? - The Spirits Business Is American whiskey going under, or correcting itself after two decades of growth? We spoke to industry experts to assess the situation.

By #theSpiritsBusiness: Steve Beal points to an “ocean of Bourbon” laid down during the boom years, fuelled by money and investor optimism.....
“Too many small brands tried to scale [to a] national [level] too quickly,”....
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#AmericanWhiskey #Bourbon

Unveiling Diageo Special Releases 2025: Horizons Unbound - The Spirits Business Eight single malt Scotch whiskies make up the Diageo Special Releases 2025 series, collectively titled Horizons Unbound.

By #theSpiritsBusiness
#Diageo Special Releases 2025: Horizons Unbound. “This is a collection that proves exceptional whisky doesn’t just respect tradition – it redefines it.”

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#Dailuaine 21yo
#TheSingleton of Glen Ord 17yo
#Clynelish 18yo
#Roseisle 14yo

Diageo halts production at Balcones and George Dickel - The Spirits Business Diageo has temporarily ceased whiskey production at its Balcones and George Dickel distilleries with the loss of 17 jobs.

by #TheSpiritsBusiness
In breaking news this week, we revealed the latest in distillery production pauses with a trio from Diageo, including #Balcones in the US.
www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/09/diag...

World whisky: from global gloom to local boom - The Spirits Business As whisky struggles globally, brands from less established countries have a chance to recalibrate, Ted Simmons reports.

By #theSpiritsBusiness
For the first time in years, whisky has stopped showing signs of growth, leaving some world brands in a precarious positioneer.
www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/09/worl...

Pulling back the curtain on whisky cask brokerage - The Spirits Business Independent spirits consultancy Wisgy explores the complexities of whisky cask brokerage and common misunderstandings.

By #theSpiritsBusiness
In the second instalment of the ‘ #SecretWisgy ’ series, which interviews an anonymous, trusted expert in a particular wine and spirits field, Wisgy has published the ‘Secret Whisky Cask Broker’ interview.
www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/09/pull...

#whiskycask #whiskybroker

Dr Emma Walker talks Johnnie Walker and women in leadership - The Spirits Business Since taking over the role of master blender for Johnnie Walker, Dr Emma Walker has explored the possibilities of the iconic brand.

By #theSpiritsBusiness
Dr Emma Walker – no relation to founder John Walker – is not only the eighth master blender to take on the role since the brand’s founding in 1820, but also the first female master blender in Johnnie Walker ’s 200-year history.

www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/08/emma...

The Scotch Whisky Masters 2025 results - The Spirits Business While the industry has been buffeted by economic storms, the quality of the liquid the Scotch sector produces is not in doubt.

By #theSpiritsBusiness
This year’s Scotch Whisky Taste Master was #Scapa 21 Years Old.
While Scotch whisky might be navigating a rocky period of ups and downs, there is no denying the quality abounding from the category.
www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/08/the-...

#scotch #scotchwhisky

Top 10 most popular whisky distilleries in 2025 - The Spirits Business The Cask Connoisseur’s third list of the UK and Ireland’s most-loved whisky distilleries has been released

By #theSpiritsBusiness
The Cask Connoisseur’s, a marketing firm, third list of the UK and Ireland’s most-loved whisky distilleries.
In its first two years, England’s Cotswolds Distillery took the top spot:
www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/06/top-...

#scotch #Rasaay #Kilchoman #Glengoyne

Trade reaction: BBC shines light on whisky cask scams - The Spirits Business A BBC investigation into fraudulent practices within the whisky cask investment sector has generated fresh calls for regulation.

By #thespiritsbusiness:
BBC investigations correspondent Samantha Poling went undercover for the broadcaster to investigate the ‘shadowy world’ of scam cask investment companies.
www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/03/trad...