William Grant’s move for The Famous Grouse cleared by UK regulator
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared William Grant & Sons Group’s acquisition of The Famous Grouse and…
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UK competition watchdog to probe The Famous Grouse sale
The UK's competition watchdog has launched an investigation into William Grant & Sons' prospective purchase of The Famous Grouse from…
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Drinks M&A recovery set to continue in 2025
The Covid-19 pandemic, supply-chain upheaval and the economic turbulence caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have all dampened deal-making in…
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Scotch whisky company Edrington appoints new chairman
Angus Cockburn is to become the new chairman of UK distiller Edrington in March, succeeding Crawford Gillies who is due…
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Why history could inform aftermath of The Famous Grouse sale
There’s been a lot of chat in whisky circles about anniversaries this year and no wonder. You can hardly move…
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Edrington sells The Famous Grouse to William Grant
Edrington has agreed to sell Scotch whisky brand The Famous Grouse to Glenfiddich owner William Grant & Sons. The deal,…
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Scotch whisky exports slide in opening half of 2024
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called for government support after the volume and value of exports both fell at…
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Edrington, Beam Suntory to end two-decade UK distribution link
Beam Suntory plans to establish its own commercial business in the UK after the end of its long-running distribution link…
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Market for rare, expensive Scotch whisky softens amid global inflation
The value of the rarest and most expensive single-malt Scotch whisky is declining as global inflation hampers investor confidence, research…
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“Post-pandemic, people are looking for brands that invite them in” – Brugal on the “welcoming” category of premium rum
The Edrington Group appointed Eileen Livingston as managing director of rum brand Brugal’s global markets in 2020. With a background…
