New Uk Distillery Licences Up By A Third In 2016

The UK's Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) reports that according to figures released by HMRC, the UK saw a 17% rise in new distilleries in 2016. Counting five known licence cancellations in 2016, three in England and two in Scotland, a total of 273 distilleries are registered in the UK, marking 135% growth since 2010. "From traditional products like Scotch, to the great British gin boom and newer products like English and Welsh whisky, it is an exciting time for spirits producers across the UK," said Miles Beale, CE of the WSTA.