Tariffs imposed on both U.S. spirits and Scotch whiskey as a result of unrelated trade disputes have had a significant impact on spirit sales on both sides of the pond, according to industry figures. As a result of these tariffs, exports of Kentucky Bourbon fell 35% in 2020, with shipments to the European Union tumbling […]
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Beam Suntory extends Bowmore Timeless Series with new GTR exclusive 31 Year Old Whisky
Beam Suntory has added a Global Travel Retail exclusive 31 Year Old variant to its Bowmore Timeless Series. The new expression was launched in select travel retail locations last month. The Bowmore Timeless Series is a celebration of the 240 years of Bowmore’s legacy and is designed to capture the essence of the whisky’s Islay […]
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. suspends tariffs on single malt Scotch whisky
In a huge dose of good news for the travel retail industry, the U.S. has agreed to suspend tariffs on UK goods including single malt whiskies, it was announced this morning. The tariffs were imposed in retaliation over subsidies to the aircraft maker Airbus. The duties will be suspended for four months while the two […]
‘Lost decade of growth’ as tariffs and COVID hit Scotch Whisky exports
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 […]
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 […]
