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New in Forbes: Rethinking Geographic Diversification in the Global Spirits Market

New in Forbes by Paul Kopec, CEO of Speyside Capital In a recent Forbes Business Council article, Paul Kopec, CEO of Speyside Capital, takes a structural look at geographic diversification – a key factor in understanding risk and resilience across the global spirits industry. Kopec explains that the degree to which a spirits category is […]

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New in Forbes: The Role of Personal Stewardship in Portfolio Management

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New in Forbes by Paul Kopec, CEO of Speyside Capital As wealth and asset management become increasingly shaped by digital tools and automation, the value of personal judgement and long-term stewardship remains central to effective portfolio management. In a recent Forbes article, our CEO Paul Kopec reflects on how Scotch whisky cask management offers a

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The Rise of New World Whisky

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Why Chinese Single Malt Will Elevate Scotch, Not Threaten It Several centuries ago, the world of wine began a quiet revolution. For generations, France had been the unquestioned centre of global wine production. But as Catholic missionaries and colonial settlers travelled abroad, first to South America, then South Africa, California, Australia, and beyond, they carried

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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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Jura 12: A Case Study in Whisky Premiumisation

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Whisky Insight By Paul Kopec, CEO of Speyside Capital It’s great to see Jura, owned by Glasgow-based Whyte & Mackay, stepping forward with both a bold new look and a strategic repositioning of its core range. Jura as an island, and as a whisky, has long lived somewhat in the shadows of its mighty western

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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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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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Driving Sustainability in Scotch Whisky: Supply Chain Innovation

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Sustainability in Scotch whisky isn’t just a trend – it’s a priority for the entire industry, and is an area that Speyside Capital are committed to ensuring is recognised in everything we do. After all, the environment is the source of what makes Scotch Whisky truly special. We are closely following the progress being made

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Compound Annual Growth Rate Increase of 5.2% in Volume Predicted For Scotch Whisky

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Scotch whisky continues to assert its dominance in the global spirits market, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) increase of 5.2% in volume predicted from 2023 – 2028, according to a recent study released by GlobalData, Next-Gen Beverages: Bridging Affordability, Sensory, and Gen Z Preferences. This robust growth reflects broader trends in the spirits

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