Pernod Ricard is a French company that is the owner of many iconic brands of alcoholic beverages. This includes The Glenlivet, which rivals Glenfiddich as the best selling single malt whisky in the world. The company is formed from the marrying of two separate companies, both of which have rich histories. Key Facts Pernod Ricard […]
BenRiach Distillers Co. is one of the smaller Scotch whisky companies. However, the whiskies in their portfolio are classics, with a range of expressions coming from their distilleries: Glenglassaugh, GlenDronach, and BenRiach. Key Facts BenRiach Distillers Co. was founded in part by whisky giant Billy Walker, who owns GlenAllachie distillery. BenRiach took pride in refurbishing […]
Nikka is a Japanese whisky company that dates back to 1934. The company’s founder, Masataka Taketsuru, is widely considered to be the father of Japanese whisky, with distilling having run in the family for generations before the company was founded. Key Facts Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka, is considered the father of Japanese whisky. […]
Edrington is one of the largest spirit companies in the world, boasting brands such as The Macallan, The Famous Grouse, and Highland Park in their portfolio. Edrington’s story is a fascinating one, including many take-overs. The history of the company dates back to 1855. Key Facts The origins of the business date back to 1855. […]
How Many Bottles Are In A Cask? Casks come in all shapes and sizes, and so the answer to the question ‘how many bottles are in a whisky cask’ yields a fairly long answer. The most commonly found cask of whisky in Scotland is a hogshead which holds 357 70cl bottles or 333 75cl bottles. […]
Japanese whisky has soared in popularity in recent years with collectors buying bottles for astonishing prices at auction. In fact, not long ago we published a blog about bottles of 55-year-old Yamazaki whisky that was to sell for £21k per bottle. However, questions have been raised about the authenticity of Japanese whisky and whether or […]
Scotch whisky is a term that encompasses a range of different whiskies with different flavours and notes. From peated to unpeated, oaky to fruity, the five whisky regions of Scotland produce unique whiskies that allow any whisky lover to try a dram and get a taste for the region. The five whisky regions of Scotland […]
At its most basic level, there are three ways of producing Scotch whisky; single malt, single grain or blended whisky with each method yielding different but equally fascinating results. Single grain may have turned heads in the 2019 investment indexes but what the difference between single malt whisky and single grain whisky? How Is Single […]
Inver House owns some very highly acclaimed single malts including Ancnoc, Old Pulteney, and Balblair. Below is the history of this prestigious company, and how they acquired their portfolio of brands. Key Facts Publicker Industries, to which Inver House can be traced, was founded in 1912. Inver House was hit hard by a fall in […]
Caol Ila in the present day. Caol Ila is a favourite among those who have an affinity for Islay whiskies. Caol Ila produces wonderfully balanced single malt whiskies, some of which go into the iconic Johnnie Walker blend. Diageo, who own Caol Ila and the Johnnie Walker blend, have proposed a £150 million renovation to […]
William Grant & Sons are one of the most famous companies in the Scotch whisky business, having remained in the family for its entire history. They also own some of the biggest brands in the industry. The history of this company is fascinating. Read on to find out how William Grant & Sons turnover more […]
Scotland is welcoming more visitors to its distilleries than ever before, with visitor capacity at an all-time high. For the first time ever over two million visitors, a year are travelling to take in the delights of the numerous whisky distilleries in all regions of Scotland. Whisky Tourism Continues To Grow In 2018 there was […]
An artist’s impression of what Rosebank will look like. Rosebank whisky has many dedicated fans, thanks to its rounded and fruity palate and cult status. This lowland distillery closed its doors in 1993 and most of the equipment, including the stills and mash tun, was stolen in 2008. The distillery sat mothballed for many years, […]
An artist’s impression of what Brora will look like. Brora has become a cult whisky since the distillery’s closure in 1983, and news of its reopening is more than welcome. Industry giants, Diageo have had their £30 million plans to renovate and reopen both Port Ellen and Brora approved. Brora Revived with Original Stills Many […]
An artist’s impression of what Port Ellen will look like. In a landmark decision for the Scotch whisky industry, Diageo has been given the go-ahead by Argyll & Bute councillors to rebuild and reopen the famed Port Ellen distillery on Islay. Port Ellen has become even more famed since its mothballing and closure in 1983. […]
With a 2022 turnover of £15.4billion, Diageo is the world’s largest drinks company. Net sales to June 2022 increased 21.4% on the previous year, showing they are still actively developing brands and expanding through a global market. Diageo owns more than 200 brands, operates in over 180 countries, and employs just under 28,000 people globally. […]
Artist’s impression of what Clynelish will look like. Courtesy of Diageo Clynelish distillery has achieved cult status with its unique and waxy single malt expressions. Owned by industry giants, Diageo, Clynelish is set to undergo millions of pounds worth of expansion and renovation, owing to its success. You can read more about Clynelish, including its […]
GlenAllachie Master Distiller, Billy Walker. Speyside distillery GlenAllachie has secured £30 million worth of funding to expand internationally as the business continues to boom. The package comes from Clydesdale Bank and will be used to fund capital and capital expenditure as the company continues to expand and grow. HNH acted as a specialist advisor and […]
An artist’s impression of what Glenkinchie will look like. Courtesy of Diageo. Glenkinchie is located in the Scottish Lowlands and was founded by the Rate Brothers. The brothers started their whisky distilling venture in 1825 when they opened Milton distillery nearby. The name suggested what many suspected at the time, that anyone running a mill […]
Cardhu in the present day. In August 2019, Moray council approved plans for Diageo to revamp Cardhu distillery. The plans come after Diageo announced its plans to renovate Cardhu, Clynelish, Caol Ila, and Glenkinchie – the four distilleries that contribute to the Johnnie Walker blend by Diageo. The company is also constructing a three-storey Johnnie […]
