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On the rocks? Scotch distilleries pause production as unsold ‘whisky loch’ grows

Demand for Scotland’s most famous export has slumped, with industry facing job cuts and closures Obscured by the Scottish countryside on the outskirts of Kirkcaldy, Cluny bond is, in effect, a small town built to store whisky. By the time the latest set of warehouses are finished on the former opencast coal mine, Diageo’s 220-hectare (544-acre) maturation campus will be able to store almost 3m…

On the rocks? Scotch distilleries pause production as unsold ‘whisky loch’ grows

Indian spirits manufacturer Radico Khaitan has broadened its premium whisky offerings to four key UK airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and Birmingham. The company is the first Indian spirits brand to establish a presence in these airports, which collectively handled over 170 million passengers in 2025. Radico Khaitan's luxury whisky portfolio now includes Rampur Indian Single Malt Double Cask, Rampur Asava, Rampur Barrel Blush, and Sangam World Malt.

The launch is part of the company's strategy to increase its brand visibility among international travelers and enhance the perception of Indian spirits in the global market. Abhishek Khaitan, Radico Khaitan's managing director, emphasized the importance of meaningful brand presence and positioning Indian spirits in the right environments.

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