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Falkirk Distillery unveils Its first whisky release

Published 1 year ago

Falkirk Distillery has announced the launch of its first whisky, marking the region’s return to whisky production after three decades.

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Angus Dundee Distillers expands into China with construction of new distillery

Published 1 year ago

Angus Dundee Distillers, owner of Tomintoul and Glencadam malt distilleries, has embarked on a project to construct a malt whisky distillery and a visitor experience in Chun’an, China.

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Graham’s dairy group hit by £1.3m losses in ‘challenging year’

Published 1 year ago

Bridge of Allan-based Graham’s the Family Dairy has made a loss for the first time in its history as new accounts show the firm made a £1.3 million loss before tax in the year ended March 31 2023.

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Eden Mill receives global award recognition

Published 1 year ago

Eden Mill St Andrews, the independent distiller, has been awarded one of the top accolades and a duo of gold medals at The Global Spirits Masters.

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Stirling Distillery introduces Castle Rock blended malt whisky

Published 1 year ago

Stirling Distillery, nestled beneath Stirling Castle, has expanded its whisky repertoire with the introduction of a new blended malt whisky.

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Industry calls for government action as rate relief disparity threatens Scottish pubs

Published 1 year ago

The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) and the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) have joined forces, calling on the Scottish Government to pass on funding for their sector following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement which will see English businesses receive a 75% reduction in rates bills in the financial year 2024-25.

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Scottish food and drink showcased in Paris at St Andrew’s Day soirée

Published 1 year ago

Scottish food and drink professionals met with colleagues from France — the Scottish sector’s biggest export market — last night at a special ‘Scottish Islands’ themed St Andrew’s Day event backed by the British ambassador and the Scottish Government.

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SWI toasts opening of new £10m whisky facility in Fife

Published 1 year ago

Scotch Whisky Investments (SWI) has toasted the opening of its new whisky storage and warehousing facility at Glenrothes in Fife.

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Scottish chocolatier enjoys sweet success with new premises thanks to Business Gateway support

Published 1 year ago

A luxury Scottish chocolate brand that started in its owner’s home kitchen has successfully expanded into new premises after receiving advice and support from Business Gateway.

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Gordon & MacPhail reports surge in profits fuelled by vintage malt and Asian market expansion

Published 1 year ago

Whisky firm Gordon & MacPhail has reported a substantial increase in profits and turnover, with significant contributions from the successful sale of an 80-year-old single malt and robust growth in Asian markets.

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Kirkcaldy pizza venture rolls out new food truck with slice of £4m start-up funding

Published 1 year ago

Massimo Panarella, the entrepreneur behind Kirkcaldy-based Don Basilico, has successfully garnered a £25,000 loan to purchase a new food truck, enhancing his authentic Italian pizza offering in Fife.

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Alcohol duty freeze cheers Scotch Whisky producers

Published 1 year ago

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has praised the Chancellor’s decision to maintain the current 10.1% alcohol duty rates, providing a much-needed reprieve for the sector, saying that the decision to cancel a further hike provides “much-needed stability” for distillers.

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North Point Distillery launches Dalclagie Highland Single Malt

Published 1 year ago

Scottish craft spirit producer North Point Distillery has launched its Dalclagie Highland Single Malt Whisky.

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Artisanal Spirits Company secures £15m financing facility with Ferovinum

Published 1 year ago

The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), ownership of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has secured a substantial financing deal with Ferovinum, amounting to £15 million.

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Albex expands portfolio with £800k Rainbow Dust acquisition

Published 1 year ago

Paisley-headquartered the Albex Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Rainbow Dust from Real Good Food PLC in a deal worth £800,000.

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