Total whisky sales in the UK are predicted to grow 6% in value to £2.4 billion by 2022, according to a report by Edrington-Beam Suntory (EBS).  The report, which sources data from CGA and Nielsen, also forecasts 2.7% growth in volume terms to 7.6 million [8.4 litre cases].  The Whisky Yearbook report predicts Scotch single malt whisky will be one of the growth sectors…

Edrington, the international premium spirits company, has announced that chief executive officer Ian Curle will retire in March 2019 after 15 years in that role. His successor will be Scott McCroskie, who is currently a member of the Edrington board and managing director of The Macallan.   Curle joined the business in 1986 through Edrington’s subsidiary Lang Brothers, becoming group operations director…

Edrington Beam Suntory plans to put its Cutty Sark and Glenturret whisky brands up for sale in order to focus on its more premium brands. In a statement, Edrington chief executive Ian Curle said: “Premium spirits is the fastest growing area of the spirits market. Focussing our resources and investment on the brands best equipped to compete powerfully will help Edrington to capitalise on the…

Maxxium UK is to rebrand as Edrington-Beam Suntory UK, while also adding vodka, tequila and Irish whiskey to its portfolio. The new business name reflects the long-term strategic partnership of the two spirits producers Edrington and Beam Suntory, and it will manage UK sales, marketing and distribution of a portfolio of iconic global brands. These include: The Famous Grouse; Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbons;…

Spirits distributor Maxxium UK is rebranding as Edrington-Beam Suntory UK Distribution Limited to highlight its joint owners. The business is a joint venture between Edrington, which produces Macallan, Laphroaig and other Scotch whiskies, and Beam Suntory, the world’s largest bourbon producer. It counts brands including The Famous Grouse, Highland Park, Auchentoshan, Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam and Suntory in its stable. Edrington-Beam Suntory UK is also…

Berry Bros & Rudd has announced it has sold The Glenrothes Speyside Single Malt Scotch whisky to global premium spirits company, Edrington. The sale will see The Glenrothes reunited with The Glenrothes distillery and cooperage, which have been owned and run by Edrington and Highland Distillers since 1887. London-based wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros, has distributed the brand in international markets since 1995, and…

Maxxium is promoting off-trade sales director Mark Riley to managing director after Huw Pennell left the position to take on a new role at parent company Edrington. Maxxium is joint-owned by Edrington and Beam, and Pennell has become European managing director at Edrington after a decade at the helm of Maxxium. Riley used to work at Beam before joining Maxxium in 2009 as commercial operations…