Scotch whisky12 Feb 2026Salmon exports remain high but Scotch whisky fallsScottish salmon exports increased in tonnage by 9%, while the volume of Scotch whisky exports dropped by 4.3%.12 Feb 20262 Feb 2026Is whisky tourism on the rocks?Some rural distilleries have closed visitor centres while others have cutr opening hours due to less footfall and difficulties finding staff. 2 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Chinese whisky tariff cut to come into force on MondayImport taxes on Scotch whisky will be halved from 10% to 5% - a deal the UK government said would be worth £250m to the UK's economy.30 Jan 202622 Jan 2026Visitor centre at Clynelish Distillery could close, says DiageoThe drinks giant says a review of its operations "regretfully" included plans to shut the centre.22 Jan 202616 Dec 2025'Do not drink' warning for island gin and whisky brandFood Standards Scotland says a distillery had been making alcohol "without required safety controls".16 Dec 202513 Dec 2025Whisky industry faces bleak midwinter as tariffs bite and exports stallTough economic forces are bearing down on whisky producers and the sectors which rely on them.13 Dec 202524 Sep 2025Whisky maker loses Scotch down the drain after machine error Supplies of a 12-year-old reserve produced by John Dewar & Sons in Glasgow accidentally flowed into a factory drainage system.24 Sep 202521 Sep 2025Has Trump left Scotch on the rocks?The US president did not leave the UK as the toast of Scotch whisky distillers after failing to cut tariffs.21 Sep 202518 Sep 2025Scotch whisky wants a pass on US tariffs. But why should Trump give it?The Scottish government is seeking a reduction or removal of the 10% tariff, which the whisky industry says costs businesses £4m per week.18 Sep 2025...