Global exports of Scotch Whisky fell by more than £1.1bn during 2020, according to figures released by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). The export figures are the lowest they have been in a decade, as the combined impact of COVID-19 and the 25% tariff in the United States hit distillers hard. In 2020, the export […]
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Edrington disrupts whisky-making process with The Macallan Concept No. 1
The Macallan has unveiled the first release in what it expects to be a highly collectable limited edition series that celebrates the world’s visionaries. Exclusive to GTR, The Macallan Concept No. 1 is inspired by surreal art and incorporates innovative production techniques. The visionary series begins with a version that disrupts the whiskey-making process. Instead […]
Old Pulteney launches new travel retail collection
International Beverage Ltd. launched a new Old Pulteney travel retail collection at an exclusive tasting event at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. The new travel retail exclusive collection features a 10 Year Old, a 2006 Vintage and a 16 Year Old, and includes a return to age statements.. The company also evolved its packaging […]
Speyburn releases new GTR exclusive 16 Year Old expression
Speyburn single malt Scotch whisky is launching a third expression to its GTR exclusive range at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. Speyburn 16 Years Old follows the introduction of Hopkins Reserve and 10 Years Old. “The new travel retail-exclusive 16 Years Old is the perfect complement to the existing two TR-exclusive whiskies, Hopkins Reserve […]
Loch Lomond Group launches GTR exclusive collection
Independent distiller Loch Lomond Group has brought on industry veteran Andre de Almeida as Managing Director for Global Travel Retail to develop its duty free and travel retail business worldwide. De Almeida joins Loch Lomond from William Grant & Sons where he was European Travel Retail Director. “Travel Retail is definitely an important channel for […]
Beam Suntory to introduce new global operation at IAADFS 2015 at Stand #323
The new Beam Suntory will be exhibiting at the IAADFS Duty Free Show for the first time since the launch of its global distribution operation, showcasing its extensive portfolio of world-leading spirits. The recent integration of the Morrison Bowmore brands give Beam Suntory one of the largest whisk(e)y portfolios globally, which now encompasses Japanese, Irish […]
