Recent Uk Articles
Johnnie Walker's Bold Bet on Bourbon Drinkers
For the first time in 15 years, Johnnie Walker is adding a permanent new expression to its lineup in the United States — and it's one that's aimed squarely at the millions of American drinkers who've long called bourbon their spirit of choice. The new bottle, Johnnie Walker Black Cask Blended Scotc
Ardbeg Finally Did It: Cask Strength at 10 Years Old
For two decades, whisky lovers have been asking the same question every time they cracked open a bottle of Ardbeg Ten Year Old — why isn't there a cask strength version of this thing? It seemed like such an obvious move. The standard Ten is already one of the most talked-about single malt Scotches
Chivas, China, and the Scotch Whisky Reckoning
One of Scotland's most recognized whisky producers is having a rough go of it. Chivas Brothers, the Dumbarton-based distiller behind some of the most well-known Scotch brands on the planet, just reported a 5% drop in total sales for the six months ending in December. The culprit? A tough environmen
Scotch Whisky's Biggest Test: America Fades, India Beckons
For decades, the story of Scotch whisky on the world stage has been relatively straightforward. Make it in Scotland, ship it to America, watch the money roll in. But that story is getting complicated fast, and the numbers coming out of the Scotch Whisky Association are forcing an entire industry to
Glenfiddich's Bold Redesign: 139 Years in the Making
For a whisky brand that has been around since 1887, change doesn't come lightly. But William Grant & Sons has just pulled back the curtain on a sweeping new visual identity for Glenfiddich single malt — one that looks backward and forward at the same time, and signals that one of Scotland's mos
Scotch Whisky's American Problem Is Getting Worse
The numbers are in, and they paint a rough picture for an industry that has been a cornerstone of Scottish culture and commerce for centuries. Scotch whisky exports to the United States dropped 15% by volume after tariffs came back into play last spring, and the people who make the stuff say things
Basic Budget Friendly Scotch Whiskeys
Basic Budget Friendly Scotch Whiskeys Image credit: WhiskeyPulse/Canva You don't need to spend a small fortune to enjoy a good Scotch. While top-she
Scotch Whisky's Fight for Survival
The Scotch whisky business, long considered one of the most stable and storied industries in the United Kingdom, is now staring down a crisis that could reshape its future. New data paints a grim picture — nearly one in five distilleries across Scotland is in serious financial trouble, and the forc
Vampire Diaries Stars Bring Award-Winning Whiskey to Britain
American whiskey is making fresh inroads across the Atlantic, and this time it's arriving with some serious Hollywood backing. Brother's Bond Bourbon, the whiskey venture launched by actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, has officially set up shop in the United Kingdom through a new distribution
UK Cuts China Tariff on Scotch Whisky by Half
The United Kingdom has secured a significant trade agreement with China that slashes import tariffs on Scotch whisky from 10% down to 5%. The deal, finalized during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent trip to Beijing, represents a major development for an industry that has faced challenging market