The Dram O'Clock News
Here's the latest round up of national and international news stories from the wide and wonderful world of whisky.
24th February 2012
Moodie Report: Ballantine's unveils first of four Signature Distillery Editions
Scotsman: Whisky boom is good news for growers
Global Trader: British whisky brand the toast of Argentina and America
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23rd February 2012
Scotland Food & Drink: Highland Park shows passion for food
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22nd February 2012
Scotsman: Chivas mulls new distillery after whisky export surge
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21st February 2012
The Drinks Business: Pernod plans diamond jubilee celebrations
Talking Retail: Scotch whisky association (SWA) celebrates 100 years
Whisky Magazine: Kilchoman launches Machir Bay
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20th February 2012
STV: Parliament to spotlight Scotch whisky industry
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19th February 2012
Daily Record: Whisky expert says dram in a tin can be a big success
STV: Rare bottles of whisky to fetch top prices at auction
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17th February 2012
Scotsman: Asian influence helps drive top of range whisky sales
Harpers: Wemyss launches range of regional malts
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16th February 2012
Inside Ireland: Jameson Whisky sales up 37% in the US
Aberdeen Press & Journal: Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Strathspey & Badenoch Herald: Rare whisky expected to fetch top price
Herald Scotland: Booming whisky sales lift jobs firm's profits
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15th February 2012
Off Licence News: Whisky Live launches Whisky Week
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14th February 2012
Whisky Magazine: Arran launches new limited edition bottles
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13th February 2012
Harpers: Glenmorangie to partner The Open Championship
Moodie Report: Bowmore Distillery unveils three travel retail exclusives
The Drinks Business: Ultra rare whisky raises £44k for heroes
Scotsman: Whisky hub visitors ger bearings with flavour map
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10th February 2012
Scotland Food & Drink: Highland Park unveils new Global Brand Advocate
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9th February 2012
Reuters: Diageo sees emerging growth offsetting Europe
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8th February 2012
BBC News: Whisky supports more than 10,000 workers, SWA reports
DFNI Online: Dalmore launches new limited edition Mackenzie malt
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7th February 2012
Scotland Food & Drink: Spirit of Speyside Whisky Awards
The Drinks Business: New look and launches at Bowmore
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6th February 2012
The Telegraph: £100,000 whisky served up to celebrate Diamond Jubilee
The Press Association: £8,000 Jubilee whisky goes on sale
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5th February 2012
Scotsman: Adelphi looking for new investors for distillery
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3rd February 2012
Harpers: Glenfiddich releases rare malt to auction
Scotland Food & Drink: Highland Park launches whisky first
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2nd February 2012
Campaign Live: Crayon nets Grant's global digital task
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1st February 2012
Shanken News Daily: 18th Annual Whisky Advocate Awards Unveiled
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31st January 2012
Harpers: Glenmorangie adds Artein to its Private Edition range
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30th January 2012
STV: Island distillery breakthrough in bid to produce 100% homegrown whisky
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29th January 2012
Scotsman: Whisky investors cheered by rise in values
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28th January 2012
Herald Scotland: A passage to India
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27th January 2012
DFNI Online: Beam Global appoints new travel retail business manager
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26th January 2012
Scotland Food & Drink: Speyside Whisky Festival organisers in high spirits
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25th January 2012
Daily Record: Scotland's whisky industry under threat by minimum pricing
STV: Whisky biofuel could be on forecourts in a few years
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24th January 2012
Whisky Magazine: Evan Williams Cinnamon Reserve bourbon launched
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23rd January 2012
Scotsman: Major Indian investment in Scotch
Press Association: Whisky course planned for pub staff
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21st January 2012
Daily Mail: 'We won't back your whisky if you break away' Hague tells Scotland
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20th January 2012
Scotsman: A dram fine thing for barley growers
Canada Newswire: Canada honours its best whiskies
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19th January 2012
The Daily Star: Distillers eye Beirut's top end whisky market
Forbes: World's best whiskies hit Vegas
BBC News: Scotching the trade protection racket
Moodie Report: Dalmore launches new whisky expression for cigar aficionados
PR Week: Glenfiddich seeks agency after parting with Gollin Harris
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17th January 2012
Financial Times: Beam buys last independent Irish whiskey distillery
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16th January 2012
The Spirits Business: High Roller's Scotch
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13th January 2012
The Republic: Kentucky Bourbon trail growing in popularity
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12th January 2012
Harpers: Last entries for Glenrothes Vintage Makers competition
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11th January 2012
Dumfries & Galloway Standard: Restoration of the Annandale Distillery
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10th January 2012
The Sun: Worker drowns in whisky
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9th January 2012
Whisky Magazine: Monkey Shoulder whisky arrives in America
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6th January 2012
Ayrshire Post: New whisky tourism destination opens in Ayrshire
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4th January 2012
Moodie Report: Glenmorangie adds Artein to Private Edition range
Business Today: The art of Japanese whisky
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3rd January 2012
The Drinks Business: Pernod Ricard India raises local whisky price bar
Just Drinks: Pernod brings Redbreast 12 Cask Strength to the US
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31st December 2011
Sky News: Scottish whisky defies economic downturn
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30th December 2011
Press Association: Distillery cooper toasts retirement
Livemint: Dave Broom on the emotions of drinking whisky
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24th December 2011
BBC News: Italian whisky seized in Medway towns
Scotsman: Distillers join together to toast growth as big names see sales rise
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23rd December 2011
Scotsman: Whyte & Mackay paying price for switch to high end brand growth
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22nd December 2011
Deadline: BenRiach launches new Solstice 17 year old
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21st December 2011
Scotland Food & Drink: Top whisky event searches for 'Am Dram' stars
Seeking Alpha: Pernod-Ricard brings premium brands to emerging markets
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20th December 2011
Off Licence News: Jameson whiskey in 100 Million Euro expansion
PR Web: Blend your own whisky with Master of Malt