Over the course of a single year, China’s brandy import value fell by more than US$500 million, while whisky import volume rose by more than 6.65 million litres — equivalent to nearly nine million additional 750-ml bottles. Read More
Whisky
With 50 whisky distilleries in operation, China’s whisky ambitions are racing ahead of consumption. Will the next major whisky producer be China? Read More
At the flagship Hyundai Department Store in Seoul, a limited-edition bottle of Macallan whisky sold out in under ten minutes. In the lobby, young customers queued for what many described as a “different kind of shopping experience.” Read More
Korean liquor giants including Lotte had teamed up with celebrity chefs to unlock opportunities for alcoholic drinks. Read More
According to official data compiled by us, in the first seven months of the year, India’s whisky imports rose 16% in volume and 12.2% in value, reinforcing the country’s emergence as a priority battleground for global whisky brands. Read More
Hong Kong Customs has intercepted HK$140 million (US$18 million) worth of smuggled goods — including Macallan 12-Year-Old whisky — hidden in containers bound for South Korea. Read More
In Taiwan, a licensed liquor merchant and his associates stand accused of bottling bootleg spirits in recycled Hennessy and Dalmore bottles — and selling them as the real thing. For a year, no one noticed. Read More
Following Trump's 30% tariff threat, EU is drafting a retalitation package targeting €72 billion worth of American goods including Bourbon, wine and beer. Read More
Sparkling wine emerged as a bright spot in China, but according to IWSR, the market will face continued pressure. Between 2024 and 2029, the overall Total Beverage Alcohol (TBA) category is expected to contract at a -1% CAGR, while wine is projected to decline -3% annually. Read More
A major tax cut on spirits was expected to shake up Hong Kong’s liquor market, but early signs suggest the impact may be more limited than hoped. Read More