Whisky news

It looks like Edrington has finally got it''s hands on Cutty Sark as a deal has been agreed with Berry Brothers for them to pass the Cutty Sark brand to Edrington and the Glenrothes brand moves the other way (although the Glenrothes distillery itself will remain with Edrington). As you'd expect long term supply agreements are also expected to be in place.

This news isn't going to surprise insiders too much as I remember talking to an Edrington contact as long ago as October/November 2008 who said they were expecting to acquire the Cutty Sark brand for the Maxxium portfolio.

You can find full detail on the story at Scotchwhisky.net