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Today, it’s time to rank some of the best bottles of the good stuff. This is a list of the best Speyside single malt Scotch whiskies that are worth their hefty price tags. (September 22, 2022 -  Zach Johnston - Uproot)

How one company's commitment to terroir results in diverse and innovative single-malt whiskies. (September 23, 2022 -  Brendan McGinley - Esquire)

Islay’s famous Scotch is expanding fast, but residents say the growth is unsustainable. (September 17, 2022 -  Trefor Moss
- The Wall Street Journal)

The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has sent shock waves through the nation as well as the wider world. Here’s how the industry has reacted. (September 9, 2022 -  Eloise Feilden
- The Drinks Business)

Vinos might be the poster child of healthy drinking but malts aren’t too far behind. A few studies have linked moderate consumption of whisky to a range of benefits – including improving heart health and aiding weight maintenance. Here’s looking at a few perks of an on-the-rocks ritual. (September 13, 2022 -  Staff Writer - Lifestyle Asia)

Sotheby’s to auction The Timeless Whisky Collection is being called the highest valued collection of whisky for a single auction in the U.S. The pre-sale estimate is set at a staggering $1.6 to $2.1 million. (September 13, 2022 -  Madison Kopta - Whiskey Raiders)

Any discussion of Scotch whisky will bring up the topic of regional differences. For example, what's the difference between a Bruichladdich and a Benromach? (September 10, 2022 -  Meggan Robinson - Tasting Table)

Edrington-owned whisky brand The Macallan has introduced the first edition in a new annual release series inspired by the “extraordinary natural beauty” of the Speyside estate where it is produced. (August 15, 2022 - Scott Reid - The Scotsman)

Diageo has unveiled the fifth release in the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare limited edition Scotch whisky series. (September 5, 2022 - Melita Kiely - The Spirits Business)

It is estimated that 1.38 billion bottles of Scotch whisky were exported around the world last year – these were the 10 biggest markets for the spirit by volume. (September 5, 2022 - Louis Thomas - The Drinks Business)

What a monumental year it’s been forThe Glenturret.. Scotland’s oldest working distillery was officially established in 1763, but in 2022 it’s proving to be as relevant as ever  (August 31, 2022 - Brad Japhe - Forbes.com)

The first-ever direct container service connecting China and Scotland has set sale, transporting over one million bottles of whisky.  (August 31, 2022 - Eloise Feilden - The Drinks Business)

It’s no secret that whisky values have been absolutely soaring for the last decade. What was known back in the late 1970s as a “poor man’s drink” when bottles like Macallan 50 Year Old couldn't be given away, to being worth no less than US$50,000 a pop now, times have surely changed.  (August 22, 2022 - Nate Ganapathi - Augustman.com)

Master distiller Dennis Malcolm recalls his early years at The Glen Grant.  (August 2022 - Christopher Coates - Whisky Magazine)

The ex-head of Bruichladdich and Waterford Distillery founder speaks about his lifelong mission to champion barley and the role of the land in creating flavour. (August 2022 - Christopher Coates - Whisky Magazine)

A survey conducted by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has found that almost a third of distillers expect to see energy costs double within the next year. (August 25, 2022 - Louis Thomas - The Drinks Business)

Shirakawa 1958 Single Malt, believed to be ‘the world’s rarest Japanese whisky’, will be distributed worldwide by Tomatin Distillery in September. (August 24, 2022 - Georgie Pursey - The Spirits Business)

This September, for only the second time ever, Mitcher's Distillery will release US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey for sale to U.S. and export markets. This whiskey was released once before in 2019. (August 23, 2022 - Kyle Swartz - Beverage Dynamics)

New survey finds 30 percent of Scotch distillers expect energy costs to double in next 12 months; with 72 percent expecting shipping costs to go up by a further 50% (August 22, 2022 - The Scotch Whisky Association)

The Macallan has revealed the prototype bottle design of Horizon, the first whisky to be produced in collaboration with its luxury automotive partner, Bentley Motors. (August 22, 2022 - Georgie Pursey - The Spirits Business)

From two of the rarest whisky miniatures ever sold at auction, to a rare Johnnie Walker ledger dating back to the second World War, here is everything that’s been happening in the wonderful world of whisky auctions this month. (August 13, 2022 - Bradley Weir - Whisky Magazine)

Which trends can you trust? We at Beverage Dynamics know that retailers are eager to try out the newest advancements. So we spoke to some of the galvanizing forces behind all these advancements to see how the industry is changing, and what the future for beverage alcohol retail technology may hold. (August 18, 2022 - Jamie Stafford - The Drink Business)

As well as whisky’s strongholds in Scotland, Ireland and the US, countries all over the globe are crafting impressive expressions, as our annual World Whisky Masters blind-tasting competition proves. (August 3, 2022 - Nicola Carruthers - The Spirits Business)

The Scottish government will review whether the angels’ share from Scotch whisky maturation has health and environmental impacts. Every year, approximately 2% of whisky evaporates from casks during maturation. This is known as the ‘angels’ share’. (August 16, 2022 - Melita Kiely - The Spirits Business)

Research from national accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young reveals that UK restaurant insolvencies in the past year have jumped by 64% when compared to the 2020/21 level. (July 29, 2022 - Louis Thomas - The Drink Business)

We’ve analyzed data from Forbes' list of the 2,000 biggest public companies in the world this year, and these are the global drinks giants with the greatest market value. (July 27, 2022 - Louis Thomas - The Drink Business)

Exports of Irish spirits returned to growth last year after soaring by a quarter to surpass pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report. (July 27, 2022 - Nicola Carruthers - The Spirits Business)

Irish whiskey brand Jameson surpassed 10 million nine-litre cases in the 12 months to 30 June 2022, and is targeting 15m cases by 2030.(July 26, 2022 - Melita Kiely - The Spirits Business)

Data collated by Allied Market Research pegged the malt whisky market value at US$4.3bn in 2021, with a 4.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) forecast for the next 10 years. The challenges the pandemic posed to the industry are reflected in the data, which shows that the off-trade constituted more than three quarters of the global whisky market in 2021. (July 20, 2022 - Louis Thomas - The Drink Business)

The Top 100 Retailers launched in 2019. Businesses around the nation submit an entry form, including questions about size, marketing efforts, training programs, community outreach and growth plans. Each entry is reviewed by a panel of judges. Retailers chosen must demonstrate innovation, excellent customer service and superior beverage alcohol industry knowledge. (July 14, 2022 - Jamie Stafford - Beverage Dynamic)

From a whiskey launched by three fictitious pub landlords to a gin designed specifically with the Negroni in mind, June was filled with interesting and eclectic spirits launches. (July 13, 2022 - Georgie Pursey - The Spirits Business)

Ree Drummond loves cooking with whiskey or whipping up an easy cocktail with it—but if you have a recipe that calls for whiskey, can you use bourbon instead? The answer is yes! This is because all bourbon is technically whiskey, but all whiskey is not bourbon. Read on to learn more about the differences between bourbon and whiskey. (July 13, 2022 - Kate Trembly O'Brien - The Pioneer Woman)

Pernod Ricard-owned Jameson and the Irish golfer are coming together for a three year global ambassadorship, which will see Lowry using his influence on the global stage to promote the brand. (July 7, 2022 - Georgie Pursey - The Spirits Business)