Friday, 12 June 2026 Whisky Trade Intelligence

Scotch whisky news, analysis and trade intelligence.

Diageo £1508.5 ▲0.33% · Pernod Ricard €63.4 ▲2.06% · Brown-Forman $26.7 ▲1.10% · LVMH €492.3 ▲2.04% · Rémy Cointreau €44.0 ▲3.04% · MGP Ingredients $16.5 ▲0.00% · Asahi ¥1,538 ▲3.02% · Kirin ¥2,704 ▲2.56% · Suntory BF ¥4,308 ▲1.25% · As of 12 Jun 2026 09:45 SGT
Doors open at Diageo’s US$415m Alabama site
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Doors open at Diageo’s US$415m Alabama site

TL;DR Diageo has opened a $415 million manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery, Alabama. The site creates 100 jobs and significantly expands the company's production

Higher ABV spirits to face higher tax in Karnataka
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Higher ABV spirits to face higher tax in Karnataka

TL;DR Karnataka plans a graduated liquor tax based on alcohol strength. This will increase duties on high-ABV spirits like premium Scotch and Indian single malts, potentially raising

Behind the celebrity spirits: people, stories & strategy
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Behind the celebrity spirits: people, stories & strategy

TL;DR Trade buyers are demanding more credibility from celebrity spirits brands. They now require proof of genuine production partnerships, transparency, and long-term commitment, forcing ventures to invest