New £15m whisky distillery / ProWein extends 2021 show / Scotch Whisky Masters results

Plans unveiled for £15m whisky distillery The former chief executive of Whyte & Mackay has revealed plans to build a new £15 million (US$19m) Scotch whisky distillery near Stirling. Read more...   ProWein expands 2021 show  Wine and spirits trade fair ProWein has extended its 2021 show by two days to ensure the event follows hygiene and safety measures. Read more...   The Scotch Whisky Masters 2020 results A second tasting seemed only logical to ensure all Scotch brands could take the chance to be rewarded for their products during the crisis. Happily, the results prove their efforts were worthwhile. Read more...     Tariffs cause 41% decline in American whiskey exports After American whiskey exports to the EU fell by 41%, 18 trade groups wrote a joint letter calling for the urgent removal of tariffs on spirits. Read more...   Pierce Brosnan joins Don Ramón Tequila James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has joined Tequila maker Casa Don Ramón as global spokesperson. Read more...   Mandatory closures ‘death sentence’ for on-trade Licensed venues in Scotland’s central belt have been ordered to close from tomorrow under new measures branded a “death sentence” for the industry. Read more...     Ron Izalco debuts 15-year-old rum Phenomenal Spirits has launched Ron Izalco 15 Year Cask Strength, which comprises a blend of Central American rums aged in ex-Bourbon barrels. Read more...   Spirit Master: Gradusnik To mark National Vodka Day this month, SB celebrates an acclaimed super-premium expression that scored one of the top accolades in a blind tasting. Read more...   In other news... William Grant & Sons acquired a distillery in Mexico to support the growth of Milagro Tequila. American whiskey maker Olde Raleigh will open a new distillery in North Carolina this autumn. Cirilo Oropeza, creator and master distiller of Espolòn Tequila, died at the age of 80.   Top 10 most popular stories   1. Ardnamurchan launches first single malt whisky   2. Clean Liquor Co raises £7m to expand globally   3. Rock band Kiss to release spirits range   4. Mark Reynier’s Renegade Rum Distillery starts production   5. Milk & Honey to close for good   6. Bowmore unveils 30-year-old single malt whisky   7. Hennessy XO celebrates 150 years with £15,000 decanter   8. Pernod enters vermouth category with St Petroni   9. Gin Guild threatens legal action against 29% ABV ‘gins’ 10. Altia and Arcus merge to become global player   Latest spirits industry vacancies Commercial Manager Walsh Whiskey Carlow, Ireland International Sales Manager Elixir Distillers London, UK Distiller Glenrinnes Distillery UK Post a job now and get your vacancy seen by over 600,000 potential candidates on the world's leading spirits industry site. For more information call +44 (0)20 7803 2427 or email lewis@unionpress.co.uk.

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