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New Releases: Rosebank, Lochlea, & Eden Mill

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This release is a celebration of Eden Mill’s craftsmanship ahead of their new distillery’s 2025 opening. Lochlea Stout Cask Finish Credit: Lochlea Lochlea Distillery in Ayrshire has announced its first single malt matured in stout beer casks: Lochlea Stout Cask Finish.

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Whisky Cask Ownership Just Changed Forever: WOWGR Regulations Abolished After 25 Years

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The 3rd of March 2025 marked the end of a regulation that scammers have been using to deceive whisky investors for years. Notably, it only ever applied to spirits, beer, and tobacco – wine and petrochemicals were exempt from the beginning. This inconsistency created an opening for unscrupulous cask investment companies.

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Three Reasons Today’s Scotch Industry Could Survive A New Whisky Loch

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Fast forward to 2025, and the landscape is dominated by global beverage giants with deep pockets. When Pernod Ricard recently reported challenging conditions in scotch markets, strong performance from Absolut vodka and Jameson Irish whiskey helped steady the ship. This product diversity serves as a crucial safety net.

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Is Guinness Saving Diageo From A New Whisky Crisis?

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Facing declining Scotch whisky sales, Diageo leverages the booming success of Guinness and strategic production adjustments to navigate industry headwinds, demonstrating a more nuanced approach than previous downturns.