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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There are few moments in the Scotch whisky calendar that truly define the industry. The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is one of them. Now entering its 27th year, Spirit of Speyside whisky festival has grown into one of the largest celebrations of Scotch whisky anywhere in the world. Since its inception in 1999, it
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Superstar Ranveer Singh, co-founder of ABD Maestro, debuts a rare and exclusive release of 60 hand-crafted, individually numbered bottles priced at £9,100 each. Speyside Capital, the Scotland-based whisky asset manager, has played a pivotal role in a historic ultra-rare independent bottling of a single malt Scotch whisky, in collaboration with ABD Maestro, the super-premium and luxury spirits arm of Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD), the third
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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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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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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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
