Post-Brexit trade: US drops tariffs on whisky, cashmere and Stilton imports from UK

US drops tariffs on whisky, cashmere and Stilton as trade deal with Britain inches closer – two months after Liz Truss axed fees on American imports US said millions worth of tariffs on Scotch and other goods would be suspended Cashmere and cheese are also set to benefit from the American relaxation Comes a month … Read more

America drops tariffs on whisky, cashmere and Stilton after splitting UK from charges imposed on EU

US drops tariffs on whisky, cashmere and Stilton as trade deal with Britain inches closer – two months after Liz Truss axed fees on American imports US said millions worth of tariffs on Scotch and other goods would be suspended Cashmere and cheese are also set to benefit from the American relaxation Comes a month … Read more

Drinks giant Diageo says lockdown has driven demand for premium whisky and tequila

Drinks giant Diageo says lockdown has driven demand for premium whisky and tequila with customers creating their own cocktails at home as firm reports surprise growth in sales Diageo reported net sales fell 4.5 per cent to £6.9 billion at the end of 2020 However, organic net sales were up one per cent despite the global … Read more

Truss will ‘jump on plane asap to lobby Biden to drop punitive tariffs on Scotch whisky’

Liz Truss will ‘jump on a plane as soon as possible to lobby Joe Biden to drop punitive tariffs on Scotch whisky’ Truss will ‘jump on a plane to the US as soon as she can’ to lobby President Biden Scotch whisky industry alone has led to export losses approaching £450 million Scotch Whisky Association … Read more

Britain wants to end American tariffs on scotch whisky exports by cutting US tariffs after Brexit 

By Jason Groves and James Franey for the Daily Mail and Ross Ibbetson for MailOnline Boris Johnson will fly to Brussels tonight in a last-ditch bid to salvage a Brexit trade deal. In a dramatic intervention, the Prime Minister will try to thrash out the framework of a deal over dinner with European Commission chief … Read more

Silicon-Valley start-up launches ‘Nespresso machine’ for whisky

Barrel-aged whisky, rum or brandy in just three to five DAYS: Silicon-Valley start-up launches ‘Nespresso machine’ for spirits which claims to accelerate the ageing and create specific flavours Bespoken Spirits exposes alcohol to ‘micro staves’ of wood and applies pressure  Company likened the process to a ‘Nespresso machine on an industrial scale’  The technology reproduces … Read more

Decadent orange, chocolate & whisky mousse

Decadent orange, chocolate & whisky mousse By Mary Berry Published: 00:02 BST, 13 September 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 13 September 2020 Indulgent and delicious with a classic combination of flavours. Spoon into the pots and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with cocoa powder before serving Serves 6-8 … Read more

Scotland in miniature: Things to do in the Isle of Arran, from wildlife tours to whisky tasting

The Isle of Arran is affectionately known as ‘Scotland in miniature’. Which is not a bad promotional line — and an apposite one, given the variety of landscape from highland to lowland, all within a small space. You can fit Arran into Wales 48 times, and a leisurely drive around the island takes just under … Read more

Taunton son whose father gave him Macallan whisky every year puts collection up for sale for £40,000

Son, 28, whose father gave him bottle of 18-year-old Macallan whisky every year for his birthday puts collection up for sale for £40,000 so he can buy his first home Matthew Robinson was born in 1992 and father Pete bought whisky to celebrate Pete bought him a bottle of single malt Scotch every year, even … Read more