The Artisanal Spirits Company has successfully launched a new subsidiary in Taiwan. The group which operates the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, continues its Asian expansion project. The SMWS has long sought better trading options within the Taiwanese market.  In the past, it relied on third-party agreements and distribution umbrellas. However, the new subsidiary grants it […]

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has achieved landmark scotch whisky protection in Hong Kong. The license grants the organization trademark protection for the  ‘scotch whisky’ category of whiskies. As a result, the term ‘Scotch whisky‘ may only be used for whisky produced in Scotland. In addition, any whisky bearing the label must be blended with […]

The global whisky distillery and distributor, Beam Suntory, will be distributing its Ardray whisky brand worldwide. The company’s decision to send Adray to the global market follows success in the four largest whisky zones. Earlier, Ardray whisky was only available in four cities: London, Los Angeles, New York, and Shanghai. However, quoting robust sales and […]

Taiwanese whisky distillery Kavalan Whisky has reached an agreement with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to distribute its brands in Ontario. Kavalan struck an impressive deal that allowed it to sell three of its whisky brands in the Canadian province. Canadians will be able to expand their Kavalan Whisky collections at more affordable […]

Whisky in a can! Some of the world’s largest whisky distilleries and bottlers are turning to cans. Just as six-pack beer snacked on the shelves, whiskies are now available. Whisky distilleries all over the globe are swiping up new ways to deliver whisky. This time they are upping the competition to beer and sodas. In […]