Diageo targets $1 billion savings after FY sales decline
The Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker owner reported a net sales decline of 2% for the year ending 30 June 2026 before unveiling $1.2 billion restructuring plan The post Diageo targets…
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Whisky Week rolls into three Scottish cities
This year’s Whisky Week will offer its largest programme of experiences to date, featuring 50-plus venues in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh The post Whisky Week rolls into three…
Irish whiskey GI changes stir the pot
Ireland’s whiskey industry weighs in on the public consultation over the category’s geographical indication The post Irish whiskey GI changes stir the pot appeared first on The…
The Scotch Whisky Masters 2026 award winners
No matter which type of Scotch whisky is your favourite, there are outstanding offerings from every region The post The Scotch Whisky Masters 2026 award winners appeared first on…
This historic Polish distillery could be yours
In the heart of Hanseatic Szczecin, Starka SFW – a brand and distillery site going to auction this year – offers a unique opportunity to revive a heritage spirit and redevelop a…
Was 4 July the biggest drinking day of 2026 in the US?
Among people who drank on 4 July, consumption averaged nearly five drinks per person, more than on Christmas Day The post Was 4 July the biggest drinking day of 2026 in the US?…
Glenachulish gains planning permission for £6m distillery
The Highland Council has approved plans for a new £6 million (US$8.1m) single malt distillery by Loch Leven in Scotland The post Glenachulish gains planning permission for £6m…
Starka: the historic distillery seeking a comeback
The spirits industry has shown that dormant distilleries can become some of its greatest success stories. Could Starka be next? The post Starka: the historic distillery seeking a…
Kavalan returns to Israel
Taiwanese single malt whisky Kavalan has teamed up with distributor Eurostandart to reintroduce its core range to the Israeli market The post Kavalan returns to Israel appeared…
Pimentae aims for £1m with first crowdfund
Tequila-based ready-to-drink brand Pimentae will launch its first crowdfunding campaign next week with a target of £1 million (US$1.3m). The post Pimentae aims for £1m with first…
La Martiniquaise snaps up Lamb’s rum from Corby
Pernod Ricard’s Canadian arm has sold Lamb’s rum to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet and a Quebec-based alcohol firm for CA$39.2 million (US$28m) The post La Martiniquaise snaps up…
Spirits Maker Diageo Launches $1bn Cost-Cutting Plan To Arrest Subdued Growth
Diageo targets $1bn in savings over three years as it forecasts low-single-digit sales growth through 2029.