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Scotch whisky positioned to lead ‘status spirits’ recovery

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The latest IWSR report confirms the recent slowdown in global ‘status spirits’, defined as bottles retailing above $100, is cyclical rather than structural, signalling a temporary correction following years of rapid premiumisation. Despite an overall 8% value decline in 2024, Scotch whisky continues to demonstrate notable resilience and long-term leadership potential within the high-end spirits […]

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Grey Clouds Over Mature Markets, But Global Whisky Demand Still Rising

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Recent analysis by Commercial Spirits Intelligence highlights the stark contrasts in Scotch whisky’s growth profile over the past 15 years. India and Japan dominate in volume growth, but smaller emerging markets across Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe are showing explosive compound growth rates. “As someone deeply involved in whisky investment and distribution, I see

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Speyside Capital joins BWA Annual House of Commons Lunch

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Head of Global Operations, Fiona Hunter, and a number of Speyside Capital team members recently joined the Bonded Warehouse Association’s annual House of Commons Lunch on 4th September 2025, featuring Andrew Griffith MP as the keynote speaker. The 200 year old association brought together a diverse audience of business leaders and professionals from the industry,

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Why the Middle East Is Opening Its Doors to Premium Whisky

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Our CEO, Paul Kopec, reflects on where the market is heading: “The Middle East has long been seen as a complex and restrictive market for international spirits producers. Yet today, it is transforming into one of the most dynamic frontiers for premiumisation in global drinks. At Speyside Capital, we already operate across the region, supporting

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Turkey on track to become Scotch’s fourth largest market by 2030

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New releases from the IWSR forecasts that the global beverage alcohol market is expected to grow by US$34 billion over the next decade, driven by resilient demand, evolving demographics and strategic shifts in consumption across emerging markets. For those of us immersed in the Scotch whisky sector, that projection is less surprising than it is

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Paul Kopec Joins Forbes Business Council

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We’re pleased to announce that Paul Kopec, CEO of Speyside Capital, has recently joined the Forbes Business Council, a curated global network of senior leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners selected for their professional expertise and contributions to their industries. Paul’s inclusion reflects not only the reputation he has built over 25+ years in business, but also

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Speyside Capital Announce Category Sponsorship for the 2025 Scottish Whisky Awards

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Speyside Capital is proud to announce our continued support of the Scottish Whisky Awards as an official category sponsor for 2025. Now in its 7th year, the awards remain a cornerstone of recognition within the Scotch whisky industry, and this year’s edition promises to be the most significant yet. This year, we sponsor the Single

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Historic Tariff Deal Opens India’s Doors for Scotch Whisky

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Scotch Whisky Breakthrough: Historic Tariff Deal Opens India’s Doors The recent landmark trade deal between the UK and India – cutting Scotch Whisky tariffs from 150% to 75%, with further reductions planned – could unlock transformational growth for the category. The Scotch Whisky industry may be facing flattening growth in some traditional markets, but India,

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