Tag: Scotch whisky

• Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 08:21 UTC

  Proposals for a world class whisky tourist attraction in Edinburgh at the former House of Fraser

  

  Proposals to open a “world-class” whisky tourist destination in one of Edinburgh's most prominent empty buildings is set to go ahead. Drinks giant Diageo's plans for the former House of Fraser building at the west end of Princes Street are expected to be passed next week. They have been recommended for approval by council planning officers.

• Wednesday, February 7th 2018 - 09:27 UTC

  Get ready: International Scotch Day on Thursday 8 February

  

  Plans have been unveiled for the second International Scotch Day – a worldwide celebration of all things Scotch whisky – on Thursday, 8 February this year. As part of the festivities, world-leading Scotch whisky producer Diageo will open up its Archive at Menstrie, near Alloa – a liquid library of more than 5,000 bottles and claimed as the biggest of its kind in the world.

• Saturday, January 11th 2014 - 07:54 UTC

  UK launches scheme to protect Scotch whisky industry from fake products

  

  A new scheme has been launched to protect the Scotch whisky industry from fake or sub-standard products. The Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme has been set up by the UK government to help consumers identify genuine UK-made products.

• Tuesday, September 13th 2011 - 00:02 UTC

  Crisis, what crisis? Scotch whisky sales to Central and South America soar 49%

  

  Emerging markets helped boost Scotch whisky exports by 22% in the first half of this year, according to new figures. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said global shipments between January and June reached £1.8bn, up from £1.47bn achieved during the same period in 2010.