Scotch whisky is a symbol of British craftsmanship and tradition, of durability and reliability. And though it hasn’t been around for ever, it has been recognised throughout history. Its documented story begins in 1494, and tax records of the day show that a friar acquired eight bolls – about 2,500lbs – of malted barley, “wherewith to make aqua vitae”.
Some exciting news for the whisky world, Scotland’s deepest container terminal at Clydeport welcomed its first cargo ship, the Allseas Pioneer, last week, carrying textiles, furniture,
Happy New Year! Last year has been a fantastic year for EW&W and our clients. All areas of the whisky market are growing from strength
The British Standards Institution (BSI), the UK’s national standards body, has published the first guidelines on whisky production. These standards, known as BS 8636, encompass the
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