The recent easing of tariff tensions between the United Kingdom and the United States, following renewed engagement between King Charles III and Donald Trump, marks an important development for one of the UK’s most valuable export industries. President Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Scotch whisky following the King’s US state visit, describing the […]
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New in Forbes by Paul Kopec, CEO of Speyside Capital Paul Kopec, CEO of Speyside Capital, explores how production pauses in the spirits industry can offer a powerful lesson in long-term capital discipline. Using the example of a major distillery halting production, he highlights that such decisions are not signs of weakness, but rather strategic
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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 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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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
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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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
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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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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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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