‘Win-win’ for Scotch whisky industry as UK Government extends alcohol duty freeze
Originally Posted By www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk By: John Glover – With the biggest changes to the UK’s alcohol duty system in 140 years expected next year, the Treasury has said there will be no changes to the current rates until August 2023 at the earliest.
Whisky imports up 62%, projected to be popular next year and beyond
Originally Posted By www.kedglobal.com By: Kyeong-je Han – As whisky became more popular in Korea, the amount of whisky imported for 10 months until October this year increased about 62% compared to the same period last year.
Rare whisky value up by 21%
Originally Posted By www.thespiritsbusiness.com By: Nicola Carruthers – The value of rare single Scotch malt whisky increased by 21% in the first nine months of 2022, led by bottles priced between £100 and £1,000, according to a new report.
‘Whisky must no longer be a man’s world’
Originally Posted By www.bbc.co.uk By: Magnus Bennett, BBC Scotland News – Having launched a social media campaign in 2018 to challenge “stereotypical perceptions” around who makes and drinks whisky, she has created a non-profit organisation called OurWhisky Foundation to “support and empower” women in the industry.
Whisky exports soar as UK economy stumbles
Originally Posted By www.telegraphindia.com By: Jenny Gross – Volume of exports from Britain has grown over past two years, including a 10.5 per cent increase during 12 months ending in July.
Trade wins unlock markets worth over £100 million for UK alcohol companies – with more to come
Originally Posted By www.gov.uk Image credit: carloscastilla – At a visit to Glenkinchie Distillery, Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has today [13 October] announced that the UK has unlocked markets over £100 million for UK alcohol companies.
A million bottles of whisky set to sail from Scotland to Far East after game-changing new trade route opens up – Angus Robertson MSP
Originally Posted By www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com – Image credit © Andrew Milligan/PA – Already Scotland has won the most foreign direct investment of any part of the UK outside London.
Best-performing collectible asset of the previous decade
Such a high level of sustained growth meant that the rare whisky market out-performed precious gems, vintage cars, premier cru wines, fine art and stock markets.
Vintage Acquisitions live interview on GB News – Saturday 16th July 2022
New research has shown that during the current economic climate, many Brits have lost trust in several traditional means of investment.
Cask of rare Scotch whisky smashes world record with £16mn sale
Originally Posted By www.ft.com – Image credit © Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert – Private collector in Asia buys single malt from 1975 for more than its Ardbeg distillery was sold for.